---
title: "Dumbarton Exit, Rivercity Set Demolition_"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd0c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# Dumbarton Exit, Rivercity Set Demolition_

Buyer: BBC (BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd0c

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069689-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £489,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BJM DESIGN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111100 - Demolition work

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 12:04 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069689-2026
- 16 Jul 2026 at 13:46 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067328-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069689-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067328-2026
  16th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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