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AT1301 DART Station Operations and Facilities Management for Luton Rising

Luton Council on behalf Luton Rising

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12 Dec 2024 at 14:00

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18 Jun 2024 at 09:35

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Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council, acting on behalf of Luton Rising, has completed the procurement process for the "AT1301 DART Station Operations and Facilities Management" project. This initiative falls under the "Miscellaneous business-related services" category (CPV code 79990000) and concerns the management of the driverless, energy-efficient Luton DART system. Located in the East of England (UKH21), this service ensures seamless transfers between Luton Airport and Central London. The open procedure method was used, and the contract was awarded to Ethos Farm Limited, with the contract being signed on 3rd December 2024. The initial tender was launched on 18th June 2024, with a submission deadline of 29th July 2024, following an amendment.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the building and facilities management industry, particularly those focusing on transport infrastructure and operations. Companies with expertise in managing high-efficiency, large-scale transport systems would find this contract highly beneficial due to the project's scale and impact, with the DART system having already served 2.7 million passengers within its first operational year.

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Notice Information

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. A single Provider is required to provide Station Operation and Facilities Management services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. A single Provider is required to provide Station Operation and Facilities Management services. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0470a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040097-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Luton Council on behalf Luton Rising
Additional Buyers

Luton Council

Luton Council on behalf of LUTON RISING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Postcode Area
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
TLH21 Luton
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETHOS FARM LIMITED

Further Information

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