Scope
Reference
PROC/2023/12/AC
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:
Total value (estimated)
- £13,600,000 excluding VAT
- £17,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45262700 - Building alteration work
Contract locations
- UKI4 - Inner London - East
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See Tender Documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
See Tender Documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 February 2026, 2:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
9 February 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Cost | Cost | 30% |
Other information
Payment terms
See Tender Documents
Description of risks to contract performance
See Tender documents
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
1. Issue of Procurement Documents
2. Site visit to East Bank Studios
3. Deadline for submission of clarification questions before deadline for submission of Initial Tender
4. Deadline for submission of Initial Tender
5. Presentations
6. Complete Evaluation of Initial Tenders
7. Notification of Final Stage
8. Final Stage Starts
9. Deadline for submission of Final Tenders
10. Complete Evaluation of Final Tenders
11. Award notification
12. Mandatory Stand still (8 working days)
exc. Good Friday and Easter Monday
13. Contract signature
14. Mobilisation Commencement
15. Service Commencement (Start On-Site)
Documents
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Notification of Final Stage Monday 2nd March 2026
Contracting authority
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRB-3233-GTQL
Broadcasting House, Portland Place
London
W1A 1AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
J4 Projects Limited
Summary of their role in this procurement: Project Management/Tender Evaluation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHWN-2431-VNCV
Counterslip
BRISTOL
BS1 6BX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Dr Jon Folly
Telephone: 00000000
Email: Danielle.hibbert@bbc.co.uk
Website: https://www.j4projects.co.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of