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AT1301 DART Station Operations and Facilities Management for Luton Rising

LUTON COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF LUTON RISING

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Award

12 Dec 2024 at 14:02

Tender

12 Jul 2024 at 15:37

Tender

18 Jun 2024 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "AT1301 DART Station Operations and Facilities Management for Luton Rising" is being conducted by Luton Council on behalf of Luton Rising. The project falls under the industry category of building and facilities management services, specifically identified by CPV code 79993000. This tender, valued at GBP 21,000,000, involves managing the station operations and facilities of the DART station, which connects Luton Airport Parkway railway station with Luton Airport. The contract period is from 10 March 2025 to 9 March 2032. The award stage has been completed as of 12 December 2024, with the winning supplier announced as Ethos Farm. Key locations for delivery include the UK and various international regions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in facilities management and operations, particularly those experienced in high-capacity transport systems. The open procedure procurement method has been used, making the tender accessible to a wide range of suppliers, including SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). By winning this contract, providers can enhance their portfolio with a prestigious project, benefiting from long-term revenue and the enhanced reputation associated with managing a pivotal transport link to one of the UK's major airports.

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Notice Title

AT1301 DART Station Operations and Facilities Management for Luton Rising

Notice Description

This project is being procured by Luton Council on behalf of Luton Rising (LR). Luton Rising are the Contract Manager and the contract will be entered into with Luton Rising. We are looking to appoint a single Provider to manage the station operations and the facilities management of the DART station. The Luton DART covers a 2km stretch between the mainline Luton Airport Parkway railway station and the UK's fifth biggest and fastest-growing major airport. Seamless transfer time from Central London in 32 minutes and from Luton Airport Parkway station to the airport terminal in 3 minutes replacing the previous bus services. It's a driverless system and scores over other means of transport in terms of energy efficiency and has extra benefits of comfortable seating and air conditioning, providing the ultimate express transfer for travellers. The DART carried over 2.7 million passengers in its first year of operation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6affd257-6a87-4be7-ae01-bd9048cbbbc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF LUTON RISING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETHOS FARM

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