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AwardUpdate

23 Jul 2026 at 12:04

Award

16 Jul 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, initiated by the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), involves the demolition of the River City set at Dumbarton, Scotland. This procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically demolition works, and is part of an urgent requirement due to unforeseen hazardous materials identified on site. The procurement process has been completed via a direct award due to extreme urgency, bypassing standard procedures to mitigate risks associated with project delays. The contract was awarded to BJM Design, with the work expected to be carried out between 20th July 2026 and 31st October 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in demolition, site clearance, and construction-related services. Companies with experience in managing urgent and complex projects, especially small and medium enterprises, might find this type of direct award beneficial for business growth. The contract's immediate nature necessitates a capable and responsive supplier who can efficiently handle projects requiring rapid mobilisation and execution.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Dumbarton Exit, Rivercity Set Demolition_

Notice Description

Dumbarton is the filming location for the BBC Scotland serial drama River City which has been decommissioned. Consequently, the set needs to be derigged and removed from the site to be handed over to the landlord in the condition agreed upon in the lease.

Procurement Information

The grounds for this are that the works are strictly necessary by reason of extreme urgency brought about by events that were unforeseeable by the contracting authority, namely the unexpected identification of hazardous materials on site necessitating an immediate site exit which could not reasonably have been anticipated in the contracting authority's planning and programming. The urgency of the situation is such that it is impossible to comply with the minimum time limits required under the standard open or restricted procedures, or indeed the accelerated variants thereof, without creating an unacceptable risk to the programme of wider works required to achieve site exit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069689-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111100 - Demolition work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£489,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1A 1AA
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BJM DESIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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