Tender

BBC Music Studios, East Bank. Fit Out Works

BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

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Tender

08 Dec 2025 at 17:44

Summary of the contracting process

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is conducting a procurement process for the "BBC Music Studios, East Bank. Fit Out Works." This project falls under the industry category of building alteration work and is located at the former Olympic site in Stratford, East London. The procurement is facilitated through an open, competitive flexible procedure, currently in the tender stage. Key dates include the deadline for initial tender submissions by 9th February 2026 and the final award period ending on 26th March 2026. The contract, valued at approximately £17 million gross (£13.6 million net), will start on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027. The BBC seeks to enhance its capability to deliver diverse musical content through this new state-of-the-art facility.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction companies specialising in high-quality fit-out works. With a significant focus on the involvement of SMEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria, businesses with expertise in managing large-scale projects and offering competitive pricing would be well-positioned to compete. Opportunities exist for collaboration with key partners in the cultural and creative sectors, linked through shared site usage with the V&A, Sadler’s Wells, and UAL at the East Bank development. Participants can expect engagement in direct procurement processes, site visits, and detailed evaluations, allowing experienced firms to showcase their capability to deliver within the stipulated standards and timelines.

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Notice Title

BBC Music Studios, East Bank. Fit Out Works

Notice Description

For almost a century, Maida Vale Studios has served as an important asset in supporting the BBC's commitment to make the widest range of music available to widest possible audience. However, it is clear that the facility is no longer fit for purpose in supporting the BBC's future aspirations. As such the BBC prepares to welcome a new purpose-built home on the former Olympic site in Stratford, East London. The new site, delivered in association with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC), brings partnerships with the V&A, Sadler's Wells and UAL, and is designed to house and facilitate the BBC's live music output from the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, the BBC Singers, and the BBC's Rock and Pop output. The project is split into two phases: The Shell and Core of the BBC building and masterplan for the site is being delivered by the developer LLDC, the Construction Manager Mace, and the Architects Allies and Morrison. The BBC is responsible for the design and delivery of the Fit-Out of the space. The core project team for the Fit-Out works is shown below:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f13a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080817-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262700 - Building alteration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,600,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Additional Buyers

J4 PROJECTS LIMITED

Contact Name
Danielle Hibbert, Dr Jon Folly
Contact Email
danielle.hibbert@bbc.co.uk, no_reply@bbc.co.uk
Contact Phone
00000000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLI4 Inner London - East

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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