Tender

L24132-T-TSTH - Duty Free Concession

LONDON LUTON AIRPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED

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Tender

21 Mar 2025 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

London Luton Airport Operations Limited is inviting tenders for a duty-free concession at London Luton Airport. This tender falls under the industry category of retail trade services and is specifically classified under service procurement. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a selective method and a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Businesses must submit their Standard Questionnaire (SQ) by 15th April 2025. Successful bidders will receive the full tender pack on 21st April 2025, and contracts are set to commence in November 2026. The total contract value is £1,000,000,000, and the tender submission methods include both electronic and written submissions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in retail trade services, particularly those with experience in airport concessions. Given the sizeable contract value and the strategic location of London Luton Airport, participating in this tender could lead to substantial business growth and enhanced market presence. Companies skilled in delivering high-quality, duty-free retail experiences would be well-suited to compete. This procurement, with its extensive duration of nearly ten years and robust financial scope, provides ample opportunity for businesses to establish long-term partnerships and expand their footprint in the airport retail sector.

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Notice Title

L24132-T-TSTH - Duty Free Concession

Notice Description

London Luton Airport Operations Limited are pleased to announce the launch of their Duty-Free tender for a contract to commence November 2026. The first stage is an SQ, with a full tender pack only being released to all qualifying bidders on the 21st April 2025 (those who have passed the SQ stage). Bidders will be notified of qualification and progression to subsequent stages accordingly. More details can be found within the SQ documentation pack

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f787
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010739-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON LUTON AIRPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Tanja Scheider
Contact Email
procurement.team@ltn.aero
Contact Phone
+44 1582405100

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
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

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

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