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01 Aug 2025 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

London Luton Airport Operations Limited has initiated a tender process for multiple food and beverage concessions at London Luton Airport. The tender, titled "L25054-T-SG - Multi-Lot Airside & Landside Food & Beverage Units," falls under the industry category of "Restaurant and food-serving services" (CPV: 55300000). This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions required by 3rd October 2025. The opportunity is structured into five distinct lots strategically located in high-traffic zones of both the Airside and Landside areas within the terminal, such as bars, quick service restaurants, and cafes. The procurement method is a selective, negotiated procedure with prior competition, and the main entity responsible is London Luton Airport Operations Limited, based in Luton, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the food and beverage industry, particularly those with experience operating in high-footfall environments. It is suited for organisations that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing food and beverage services and are capable of delivering quality service in a dynamic airport setting. Individual businesses or consortia from the public, private, or voluntary/community sectors are encouraged to apply. Interested parties must register through the LLA e-Tendering Portal to submit their bids and can express interest in multiple lots, which allows for strategic engagement in a bustling airport marketplace.

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Notice Title

L25054-T-SG - Multi-Lot Airside & Landside Food & Beverage Units

Notice Description

LLA is pleased to announce the publication of a Multi-Lot Request For Bid ("RFB") related to a tender for the operation of food and beverage concessions at the Airport. This opportunity will include several units strategically located both Airside and Landside, within the main International Departures Lounge (IDL) and the Arrivals area of the Airport. Tender Structure - Lot Overview The tendered opportunity will be divided into five distinct Lots, each representing a unique concession opportunity within the Airport. Bidders may express interest in one or more Lots, subject to the eligibility criteria outlined in the RFB. The Lots are as follows: * Lot 1a - operation of an airside bar * Lot 1b - operation of an airside quick service restaurant ("QSR") / food & beverage outlet * Lot 2 - operation of airside cafe * Lot 3 - operation of a landside QSR * Lot 4 - operation of a landside Grab & Go Each Lot represents a strategic opportunity to serve passengers and visitors in high-traffic zones within both the Airside and Landside areas of the terminal. Award Limitation - Lot 1a and Lot 1b Please note that, in respect of Lot 1a and Lot 1b, LLA will only award one of those Lots to a single Winning Bidder. This approach aligns with the principles of the assessment process as detailed in the RFB.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b9f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045352-2025
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

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55400000 - Beverage-serving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 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
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
Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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