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Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 8 - Jul 13
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For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15
Description
Summer National Nucleus Colony – Paynes 6-Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen)50 non refundable deposit Summer National Nucleus Colony Paynes 6 Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen). Pre order now for June. Total price 330 with free mainland UK delivery or collection. Remaining balance payable by bank transfer (BACS) no later than 2 weeks before delivery or collection. Buy your summer nuc today June 3rd onwards delivery. Summer National Nucleus Colony Paynes 6 Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen) Our summer nucs
£50 non-refundable deposit — Summer National Nucleus Colony – Paynes 6-Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen). Pre-order now for June. Total price £330 with free mainland UK delivery or collection. Remaining balance payable by bank transfer (BACS) no later than 2 weeks before delivery or collection.
Buy your summer nuc today — June 3rd onwards delivery.
Summer National Nucleus Colony – Paynes 6-Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen)
Our summer nucs for sale UK are supplied on six National frames in a Paynes poly nuc. A great option for building colonies through summer dearth and preparing for winter.
Choose a UK-mated Buckfast queen (calm, productive) or a Carniolan queen (vigorous growth, excellent forage response). All colonies are health-checked and raised to UK standards.
Ideal for beekeepers in Dorset and across the UK who want a reliable 6 frame nuc for sale with June availability.
Why Choose Our Summer Nucs?
- ✔ Summer build — expand steadily through June–July.
- ✔ Queen choice — Buckfast (calm, steady) or Carniolan (strong expansion).
- ✔ 6-frame summer nuc — Paynes poly nuc with feeder & travel screen (6 frame nuc for sale spec).
- ✔ Free delivery or collection — Dorset hand-delivery, UK courier, or collection by arrangement.
What You’ll Receive
- 1 × Summer National nucleus colony of bees
- 1 × Paynes 6-frame poly nuc box with feeder & ventilated travel screen
- 1 × UK-mated queen — Buckfast or Carniolan (marked)
- 6 × National frames, including:
- Frames of brood in all stages
- Frames of pollen and capped honey stores
Availability
Available for June delivery. We will contact you 2–4 weeks in advance to confirm availability, agree a delivery or collection date, and issue your final invoice. The remaining balance must be paid by bank transfer (BACS) no later than 2 weeks before delivery or collection.
Want earlier bees? See our Spring nucs (from May) or Overwintered nucs (from April).
Delivery & Collection Options
- Free Dorset hand-delivery — by our beekeepers to any postcode in Dorset (dates arranged in advance).
- Free mainland UK delivery — secure packaging via Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1 pm.
- Collection by arrangement — collect directly from our Dorset base at a time agreed with us.
Many customers searching for “summer nucs for sale near me” choose our free local delivery or collection, while those further afield use our free next-day UK courier service.
FAQs — Summer Nucs
What’s the difference between a summer nuc and a spring nuc?
Summer nucs are created later in the season and grow through June–July. Spring nucs are available from May and start building earlier in the season.
When will my summer nuc be ready?
Summer nucs are usually ready from June. We will contact you 2–4 weeks before your nuc is ready to agree a delivery or collection date and issue your final invoice. The remaining balance must be paid by bank transfer (BACS) no later than 2 weeks before delivery or collection.
Are these National or Langstroth frames?
This product is National format. For Flow Hive options, see our Langstroth nucs.
Payment Terms & Deposits
A £50 deposit per nucleus colony is required at the time of ordering to secure your bees. All deposits for nucleus colonies are non-refundable, as each colony is specifically raised and allocated to your order.
We will contact you 2–4 weeks before your nucs are ready to confirm progress, agree a delivery or collection date, and issue your final invoice.
The remaining balance must be paid in full by bank transfer (BACS) no later than 2 weeks before delivery or collection. Bees cannot be dispatched or released without cleared funds.
Shipping Notes
- Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
- Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
- Delivery to the USA:
- Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
- If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
- We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
- Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
- To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
- Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy