- Kawneer (UK) Ltd - Final Clearance
- BBC Scotland - Dumbarton
- Adient Seating UK Ltd
- BBC Maida Vale - Phase 3
- July Engineering Collective
- Kawneer (UK) Ltd - Private Treaty
- Schaeffler (UK) Ltd
- BBC Scotland
- BBC Elstree
- Kawneer (UK) Ltd - Auction Sale
- DJS Engineering Ltd
- BBC Maida Vale - Phase 2
- MediaKind Systems UK Ltd - Phase 2
- Red Bee Media Phase 6
VIRTUAL / PHYSICAL VIEWING:
Please bring an acceptable form of photographic identification (UK Passport or UK Photographic Driving Licence), PPE including Safety Shoes will be required to gain access to the site. (No children under 16 years or animals will be allowed onto the sites)
Viewing: Tuesday 28th July 2026 - By appointment only
Lots located at: The Studios, Studio Drive, Dumbarton, G82 2AP, Scotland.
ON-LINE BIDDING:
1) Purchasers wishing to bid for any lot must first register on-line (www.ppauctions.com) and agree to abide by both the specific sale conditions (purchaser's terms) and the general terms & conditions.
2) All quantities, dimensions, descriptions & photographs given in the catalogue, placed on the bidding pages or quoted by the Auctioneer are approximate and for guidance only, and no warranties are given or implied.
3) Any bid (acceptable to the auctioneer) forms a legally binding contract and the purchaser is responsible for the lot or lots once confirmed by invoice from the Auctioneer. Lots marked '(Delayed Collection)' may be used by the vendor until the release date. N.B. Lots are not transferable.
4) VAT is payable at the current rate on all lots and on the Buyers Premium (Exported Items: Applicable VAT may be refunded on production of satisfactory shipping documents).
5) Buyers Premium of 18% plus VAT is payable on the bid price.
6) Timing: Lots will close at 30 second & intervals starting from 9.30am on Thursday 30th July 2026. Any bids received on a lot within the last two minutes will extend the closing time by two minutes for that lot.
OTHER BIDDING METHODS:
Purchaser's unable to bid on-line may bid by the following methods:-
A. Proxy Bids - all bids must be submitted to the Auctioneers on our bid form (available on request / viewing day).
B. Telephone Bids - available by prior arrangement with the Auctioneers only (minimum £2,000.00).
N.B. Bidding by any of the above methods forms a legally binding contract whether or not the lots have been viewed and regardless of any descriptive errors. Buyers Premium is still payable.
PAYMENT:
1) Payment must be made in full within 3 Days upon receipt of invoice. A 20% deposit is required on delayed items. Invoices will be emailed within 3 working days of the final lot closing.
Payment can be made by the following:-
a] BACS / CHAPS Payment (preferred method)
b] On-Line UK Debit & Credit cards Only: £500 Limit (+3% admin fee)
Title of the goods remains with the vendors until cleared funds have been received.
REMOVAL:
N.B. GOODS MAY ONLY BE COLLECTED AFTER CLEARED FUNDS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND ON PRODUCTION OF THE ORIGINAL COLLECTION NOTE.
Clearance: All lots must be removed between WEDNESDAY 5th & FRIDAY 14th AUGUST 2026(12.00noon). Due to the nature of the site, lots must be removed by prior appointment only (at least 48 hours notice - Tel: 01778 590111). Dates for clearance are Weekdays only (Excluding Bank Holidays). Times for clearance are 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9.30am to 12.00Noon Friday.
Please Note: Where relevant risk assessments, method statements, removal plans, timing details, etc. must be supplied to the Auctioneers for their approval prior to any work commencing on site. Where removal of equipment involves structural work "making good" will be the purchasers responsibility (BTMG). Please Note: Certain machines may have to be removed by approved contractors only.
Loading: All Lots are deemed to be purchased 'where they are situated' and in 'the condition as viewed'. All Preparation / Dismantling / Slinging / Lifting / Transportation etc. of the equipment is the exclusive responsibility of the purchaser.
Personnel / Equipment: All personnel intending to operate lifting / moving equipment on site must first produce to the Peaker Pattinson supervisor - current UK operating licenses - current UK equipment certificates and proof of all relevant UK insurances. They will be expected to work to The Vendors, Peaker Pattinson (Auctioneers) Ltd and current Health & safety regulations and may be ordered off the site at any time for breach of these.
BBC Scotland - Dumbarton
On-Line Auction Sale (Thursday 30th July 2026)
COMPLETED
Location
Studio Drive, Dumbarton
Viewing Info
Virtual / Physical VIEWING: Tuesday 28th July 2026 - by appointment only
Bidding Info
Opens - Thursday 16th July 2026
Closes - Thursday 30th July starting from 9.30am
Flysheet Availability
Catalogue Availability
Description
Auction for the BBC due to the closure of the Dumbarton Production & Studio facilities - over 650 lots:-
River City Set
‘The Oyster Café’ set from River City (contents included)
‘Scarlett’s One-Stop Shop’ set from River City (contents included)
‘The Studio’, Britcab metal clad building, 10x3m approx, metal shutters inc: staircase, heating & lighting
‘Tattoo Studio’ Rice of Leicestershire converted horse trailer
‘The Bee Pot’ wooden shed, 9ft wide x 10ft 9” (contents included)
‘Vintage’ wooden shed, 9ft wide x 16ft approx (contents included)
8x12ft metal container beauty parlour (contents included)
Contents of ‘Montego’ garage inc: tool cabinets, racking, used tyres, wheels, flame proof cupboards, EV chargers, workbenches etc
Honey Wagonco luxury loo, twin axle, 3 individual toilets, steps, handrails on a trailer, 1.75x5m approx dimensions
Make Up room inc: 4x REM, 1x Luca Rossini, 1x Holici Kresio Cobra etc make up / barber chairs (to 2010)
Studio 1 (BBC Scotland & BBC Studios)
Large Qty of Arri, Desisti studio lighting inc: LED, Ballast boxes
Kinoflow studio lights, ballast boxes etc
Qty various tripods, mobile stands, lighting brackets, chains, clamps, brackets, metal shades etc
Doughty single drop arms
ETC Element 40 channel lighting control panel inc: equipment
Qty various single & 3 phase cable, connectors, extension leads, distribution panels etc
Qty various Velvet model Veveta LED lighting
Arri M40/25 M8 & T1 studio lights with ballast
Qty various Kinoflow Freestyle studio lights in cases
Outside / Portable Buildings / Vehicles
Britcab double decker metal clad potable building, 10x3m approx with staircase, electrics etc
3x Portakabin jack leg metal clad portable buildings, internal partitions, 4.25m wide x 14.6m long
2x Britcab metal clad potable building, 10x3m approx with staircase, electrics etc
Premier Transline jack leg metal clad portable building, 2.7x3.7m approx
Volkswagen LT35 TDI MWB diesel white van, 5 speed manual, 2461cc engine, 87217 miles (last MOT), tow bar, MOT 12/2026, 55reg
Ford Transit 350 Leader Ecoblue TDCI 130 white ‘Luton’ body van, 1995cc engine, 6 speed manual, Pal Finger V500LQ tail lift, 49498 miles, MOT 12/2026, 20reg
Ford Transit 125T350 white diesel panel van, 2198cc engine, 6 speed manual, MOT 12/2026, 12reg
Mercedes Sprinter 413 CDi diesel van ‘Ambulance’, 2151cc engine, 245821 miles (last MOT) (2001)
Canteen Area
4x hot plates, serving table, 2x1.2m. 2x Stainless steel display chillers
Foster ‘counter line’ heated glass display cabinet
Matthe Algie hot drinks machine. Systopia touch screen cash register
Maestrowave panini griddle. Italtorni Model EK4 electric pizza oven (2024)
Daewoo KOM/9F85 electric microwave. King Edward Classic jacket potato oven
2x Williams under counter stainless steel freezer
Qty various stainless steel sinks, prep tables, shelving etc
Foster Eco Pro G2 stainless steel fridge. Williams LJISA stainless steel freezer
Falcon 6 & 4 gas burner range. Falcon Dominator gas grill
Lainox CEV0615 combi electric oven (2013). 2x Pitco gas twin basket deep fat fryers
Foster twin compartment under counter fridge. Williams HJ25A stainless steel twin door fridge
Building 21
Qty various metal frame staging
3x Sixteen3 high back reception pink & grey sofas. 2x blue upholstered / chrome leg reception sofas
4x various Arper grey upholstered 2 & 3 seater low back sofas
2x Chorus green & grey upholstered 2 seater sofas & chair (2021)
3x orange & green upholstered chairs, wooden legs
6x Grey metal frame wooden top ‘Team’ tables, 5.5m overall length x 1.6m deep
2x leather & teak ‘Eames’ style chairs. Qty various metal lockers, cabinets etc.
