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Price is not the only criteria

LONDON LUTON AIRPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED

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24 Mar 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

London Luton Airport Operations Limited is seeking tenders for an air traffic control software package under a restrictive procedure, with the procurement stage currently active. The procurement, valued at GBP 58 million, falls under the goods category and is classified under CPV code 48121000. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically by 15th April 2025. The contract is set to be executed at London Luton Airport, situated within the UKH21 region, with a contract duration of 3600 days. Participation requires adherence to selective procurement methods and specific suitability criteria outlined in the tender documents.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in air traffic control software and development services to expand their market reach. Companies experienced in delivering such software packages and meeting stringent technical and economic selection criteria stand to benefit significantly. The lucrative contract, valued at GBP 58 million with robust electronic submission policies, is geared towards firms that can guarantee quality and reliability, making it an attractive proposition for established players in the air navigation services sector.

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Notice Title

Price is not the only criteria

Notice Description

Air Navigation Services Provider

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see Tender documents. Additional information: Please see Tender docs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010838-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48121000 - Air traffic control software package

72212121 - Air traffic control software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£59,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLH21 Luton

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

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