Tender

L25034-T-MC - Travel Retail Essentials - TRE

LONDON LUTON AIRPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED

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Tender

28 May 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

London Luton Airport Operations Limited is seeking to transform its traditional Confectionery, Tobacco, and News (CTN) category through the launch of the Travel Retail Essentials concession tender. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an SQ (Selection Questionnaire) being prepared for imminent release. Business proposals are invited for the service category "Retail trade services" under a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Interested parties must submit their qualifications by 27th June 2025, with the full tender documents available to qualifying bidders from 7th July 2025. The procurement focuses on a lucrative contract opportunity at the London Luton Airport Terminal in Luton, UK, valued at £63,404,000, with a contract duration of approximately 2520 days.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses involved in retail services, hotel, restaurant, and related trades. Companies that can meet the demanding requirements of a high-traffic airport retail environment, particularly those familiar with operating in strategically important locations, would be well-suited to compete. By securing this contract, businesses can significantly expand their market presence and establish vital connections within the travel and retail industry. The project supports businesses looking to leverage their expertise in retail operations to serve the large and diverse customer base at one of the UK's major airports.

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Notice Title

L25034-T-MC - Travel Retail Essentials - TRE

Notice Description

London Luton Airport Operations Limited are pleased to announce the launch of their Travel Retail Essentials concession tender; a transformation of the traditional CTN category. The first stage is an SQ which is being published on our jaggier portal imminently. The full tender pack will only be released to all qualifying bidders on the 7th July 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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see SQ documents for details. Additional information: Please see the documents available on our Jaggaer portal for further details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052852
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028251-2025
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
£63,404,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£63,404,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 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
Michaela Caulfield
Contact Email
procurement.team@ltn.aero
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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