Spring National Nucleus Colony – Paynes 6-Frame Poly Nuc (Buckfast or Carniolan Queen)

Our spring nucs for sale UK are supplied on six National frames in a Paynes poly nuc for reliable build-up as the season starts. Ideal for beekeepers who want to expand through May and early summer.

Choose a UK-mated Buckfast queen (calm, productive) or a Carniolan queen (rapid spring growth, excellent honey yield). All colonies are health-checked and raised to UK standards.

Perfect for beekeepers in Dorset and across the UK searching for a dependable 6 frame nuc for sale with May availability.

Why Choose Our Spring Nucs?

• ✔ Spring start — build steadily through May and June.
• ✔ Queen choice — Buckfast (calm, steady) or Carniolan (rapid build-up).
• ✔ 6-frame spring 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 × Spring 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 May 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.

Need earlier bees? See our Overwintered nucs (from April). Need later? See our Summer nucs (from June).

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 “spring 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 — Spring 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 nuc is 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.