NUCs can also be purchased already installed in brand new hive equipment 
This will include
- Painted deluxe bottom board,
-Deep painted hive body,
- 5 new assembled frames with foundation (the other 5 will be from the nuc)
- Reversible notched inner cover,
-Deluxe telescoping cover,
-Ratchet strap for transport
- 5 Frame Nuc pre-installed.
This is great option, if you may need a few extra days to pick up your bees or if you have a few extra boxes but need the rest of the equipment.