Tender

L25037-T-LH Surface Access Transport Planning Consultancy & services

LONDON LUTON AIRPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED

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Tender

29 Jul 2025 at 10:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

London Luton Airport Operations Limited is currently seeking submissions for its project titled "L25037-T-LH Surface Access Transport Planning Consultancy & services". This procurement falls under the "Transport systems consultancy services" industry category and targets efforts to enhance sustainable transport access to Luton London Airport, located in the East of England, UK. The contract is being offered as part of a Competitive Quotation (below threshold) process, with a procurement method of limited tender. The procurement is in the tender stage, and interested parties have until 18 August 2025 to submit their proposals. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 October 2025 and continue until 30 September 2028.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for experienced transport planning consultancies that can demonstrate previous work of similar scale and complexity. The framework agreement allows for submissions from both single entities and consortia drawn from the public, private, and voluntary sectors. This zero-value framework will enable service instructions via individual call-off contracts, either through direct award or competitive processes, defining specific scopes and deliverables. Particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises, this tender offers a platform to contribute to major strategic transport initiatives with potential for sustained business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L25037-T-LH Surface Access Transport Planning Consultancy & services

Notice Description

Luton London Airport (LLA) is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified transport planning consultancies to support strategic objectives within the Surface Access category. The awarded bidders will work in collaboration with LLA to develop and implement strategies aimed at increasing the airport's sustainable transport mode share. This includes enhancing access via public transport, active travel, and other low-emission surface transport options. This framework will be awarded depending on the quality and credibility of submissions. It will be established as a zero-value framework agreement, under which services will be instructed via individual Call-Off Contracts. Each Call-Off Contract will define a clear scope, deliverables and agreed costs. The call off contracts from the framework will be either Direct award or via competition. Further detail can be found in the tender attachments on the LLA Jaggaer Procurement Portal. Prospective bidders must be able to demonstrate previous experience of similar work and be prepared to provide references. Applications are welcome from single organisations or consortia from the public, private and voluntary/community sector. To access this or any other LLA open tenders, please visit the LLA e-Tendering Portal below where you can view the necessary tendering documents and express your interest. https://london-luton.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ All tender opportunities can be found under the 'Open to all' or 'My ITT tab' in the sourcing area on the portal. If this is your first time using this portal, you will need to register in order to Express Interest. Click on the 'Register here' button in order start the process, if you are already registered on the LLA e-Tendering portal simply enter your details and login as usual. During registration, simply complete the information required, please note you must express an interest through this portal in order to be attached to the tender project. After expressing interest and reviewing any tender documents, in order to progress you will also be asked whether or not you wish to Intend To Respond or Decline To Respond, click the appropriate button. Doing so will indicate to the buyers your intention to either make a submission or not and allow you to progress. Once you have expressed an interest and intend to respond, you will be able to submit a response and use the messages tab to ask any tender related questions. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender. Additional information: Prospective bidders must be able to demonstrate previous experience of similar work and be prepared to provide references. Applications are welcome from single organisations or consortia from the public, private and voluntary/community sector. To access this or any other LLA open tenders, please visit the LLA e-Tendering Portal below where you can view the necessary tendering documents and express your interest. https://london-luton.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ All tender opportunities can be found under the 'Open to all' or 'My ITT tab' in the sourcing area on the portal. If this is your first time using this portal, you will need to register in order to Express Interest. Click on the 'Register here' button in order start the process, if you are already registered on the LLA e-Tendering portal simply enter your details and login as usual. During registration, simply complete the information required, please note you must express an interest through this portal in order to be attached to the tender project. After expressing interest and reviewing any tender documents, in order to progress you will also be asked whether or not you wish to Intend To Respond or Decline To Respond, click the appropriate button. Doing so will indicate to the buyers your intention to either make a submission or not and allow you to progress. Once you have expressed an interest and intend to respond, you will be able to submit a response and use the messages tab to ask any tender related questions. We accept no liability if you have not expressed an interest in the tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65d960de-5cef-4c04-8510-6b64f58aa5e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b24168f-4d86-4927-9afc-1050e917f652
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON LUTON AIRPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Lisa Howe
Contact Email
procurement.team@ltn.aero
Contact Phone
07800899129

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU2 9NU
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
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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