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Digbeth (Tea Factory) - FIT OUT

BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)

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Award

30 Oct 2025 at 15:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 May 2025 at 17:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) has initiated a significant procurement process titled "Digbeth (Tea Factory) - FIT OUT" which involves fit-out works at their new premises in Digbeth. The contracting process, now at the award stage, is under the selective procurement method using a competitive flexible procedure. Overbury Plc has been selected as the primary contractor for the building alteration work, which will start in December 2025 and is expected to be completed by the end of September 2026. This involves fitting out four floors, including technical rooms and meeting spaces, with a total contract value of £13 million. The project, based in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom (UKG31), is a major works procurement conducted under legal basis outlined by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for large contractors involved in construction and fit-out projects, particularly those experienced in technical room furnishings and office space modifications. The projects' scale and requirement for intricate fit-out solutions necessitate expertise in managing detailed finishes and mechanical and electrical installations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could also find partnership opportunities in niche areas like acoustics, furnishings, and specialised wall and floor finishes. The project’s design was assisted by notable consultative services from J4 Projects, MGAC, and Arup, indicating the importance of collaboration with experienced consultants, thereby making it an attractive opportunity for companies aiming to leverage their technical and project management capabilities for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digbeth (Tea Factory) - FIT OUT

Notice Description

The requirement is summarised below: The BBC are looking to appoint a contractor to carry out fit-out works at their new home at The Tea Factory in Digbeth. The BBC's current home to its 650 staff is The Mailbox. Staff are expected to move from The Mailbox to The Tea Factory in 2027. Stoford (with BAM) started redeveloping The Tea Factory from a derelict building to a Shell and Core office1 in January 2024. They are making good progress and expect to complete their works in late December 2025. 1 As part of the Shell and Core, Stoford and BAM are also building the walls and lids to the Technical Rooms (i.e., Studios, Edit Suites, etc). The fit-out works are expected start on site date in early January 2026 and be completed by no later than the end of September 2026. The fit-out is over four floors (Ground, 1, 2 and 3) with a plant area on the roof. The scope of fit-out works includes: * Finishes (including acoustics) to the Technical Rooms: o 8x Radio Studios. o 10x Edit Suites. o 1x TV Studio. o 1x TV Studio Gallery. o 1x Lecture Theatre. o 4x Apparatus Rooms. * Construction of Radio Drama Studio and Control Room including a 'Dead Room'. * Construction of six meeting rooms with structural lids. * All M&E to the floor plates and all rooms / spaces. * Raised access floor. * Acoustic finishes. * Wall and floor finishes. * FF&E (excluding technical rooms). Design of the works has been progressed to RIBA Stage 4 by BBC Workplace with support from the following consultants: * J4 Projects Project Managers * MGAC Cost Consultant * AWW Architects * IDSR Interior Designers * CMB MEP Design * Arup Structural Engineer * Ion Acoustics Acousticians The works will be procured under the JCT 2024 D&B Contract. The BBC does not intend to novate the designers to the contractor; however, it may be acceptable for the contractor to directly appoint the designers if they (a) deem it to be beneficial for the project and (b) can demonstrate that any associated risks (e.g., conflicts of interest) can be mitigated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051657
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069811-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262700 - Building alteration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£10,400,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Overbury Plc

Further Information

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