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title: "Digbeth (Tea Factory) - FIT OUT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051657"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)"
published: "2025-10-30"
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# Digbeth (Tea Factory) - FIT OUT

Buyer: BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051657

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069811-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,400,000 |
| Lots value | £10,400,000 |
| Awards value | £10,400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1A 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVERBURY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45262700 - Building alteration work

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 15:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069811-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 16:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022397-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069811-2025
  30th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022397-2025
  16th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bbc.co.uk/supplying/
- http://www.overbury.com
- https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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