Welcome Wildman,
Seems all to be happening in a bit of a last minute rush. It seems like you have little understanding of bees and beekeeping. We have all been there.
However bees are wild animals and we just try to domesticate them ( to a degree), as such I consider that I have a duty of care to my bees. I try not to do them any harm, but as I am only in my second year, all too often make mistakes, but none intentionally.
This forum has helped me out no end, but I had to do some of the work myself.
Before I got my bees I made sure that I had all the equipment I thought I would need ( and still forgot some). I got a good beekeeping book ( use the search facility for threads on here). I then joined my local beekeeping association and went on their theory and practical course, and after that was given a nucleus free from the course tutor.
However your bees are coming soon, and you are not ready. As above I suggest you contact your local BKA. You may well be offered loans of equipment. Someone may well offer to come and help you install your bees, and may offer ongoing support.
Even a 5 frame nucleus when opened can be overwhelming the first time, when you are suddenly immersed in a cloud of angry buzzing bees.
Last year was full of joy and wonder, with the bees letting me share their world - and loads of panic ( see I was not as prepared as I thought I was). This year the pleasure has increased and the panic decreased.
I can still often be in the middle of an inspection, and meet a situation which I do not know how to resolve - but now I can think it through, or close up the hive and go and seek advice, then take the action suggested.
In all I have learned to be prepared. I now never open up a hive without asking myself why I am opening it, and what do I intend to do.
That was not intended as a sermon, but hopefully advice so that you can get the most enjoyment out of a wonderful hobby.
Have fun.
