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ID6196 Onward Travel Services - Stansted Airport

STANSTED AIRPORT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jan 2025 at 11:44

Tender

21 Jun 2024 at 10:53

Planning

24 Jan 2024 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

Stansted Airport Limited has completed the procurement process for the "ID6196 Onward Travel Services - Stansted Airport" tender, classified under the CPV code 60172000, which involves the hire of buses and coaches with drivers. The services include providing onward travel coach services to and from Stansted Airport to London and other regional cities in the UK. This procurement was conducted using a competitive procedure with negotiation, and contracts have been awarded on 23rd December 2024 and 11th December 2024. The tender has been divided into three lots, although all lots were cancelled. The procurement method was selective, and the process adhered to the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation and coach services sector, especially those with expertise in providing high-quality, cost-effective transport solutions. Companies like National Express Limited and Flibtravel International UK Limited were successful in securing contracts, demonstrating the high standards expected. Businesses with capacities to manage large scale transport operations and those looking to expand their market presence in the UK would find such contracts a valuable growth opportunity, leveraging the high traffic and strategic importance of Stansted Airport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ID6196 Onward Travel Services - Stansted Airport

Notice Description

Onward travel coach services to and from Stansted Airport to London and other regional cities in the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - London Routes

Onward travel coach services to and from Stansted Airport to London

Lot 2 - London Routes

Onward travel coach services to and from Stansted Airport to London

Lot 3 - Regional

Onward travel coach services to and from Stansted Airport to regional towns and cities in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043406
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000016-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60171000 - Hire of passenger cars with driver

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£405,097,790 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
11 Dec 202411 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STANSTED AIRPORT LIMITED
Contact Name
Gregory Mina
Contact Email
gregory.mina@stanstedairport.com
Contact Phone
+44 1279272034

Buyer Location

Locality
STANSTED
Postcode
CM24 1QW
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex, TLI London

Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Takeley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

FLIBTRAVEL INTERNATIONAL

NATIONAL EXPRESS

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