Tender

L25046-T-SG - Grounds Maintenance & Winter Ops

LONDON LUTON AIRPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED

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Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

London Luton Airport Operations Limited is undertaking a selective procurement process titled "L25046-T-SG - Grounds Maintenance & Winter Ops," classified under the grounds maintenance services industry (CPV code: 77314000). This opportunity, within the region of UKH21, is at the tender stage, with a notable end date for submissions being 18 September 2025. The procurement method employed is a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, and it requires potential suppliers to demonstrate compliance with UK and Civil Aviation Authority regulations. The services will be provided over a term of six years with possible one-year extensions twice, thus totalling up to eight years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses experienced in providing grounds and winter maintenance services at airports. Successful bidders will need to ensure minimal disruption to airport operations and maintain high service standards, complying with strict regulatory requirements. Companies with expertise in airport-related activities, possessing the necessary certifications, tools, and workforce, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The project's value estimated at GBP 5,714,000 presents a substantial potential contract size, encouraging robust competition from qualified contractors looking to expand their service offerings in a high-demand sector.

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Notice Title

L25046-T-SG - Grounds Maintenance & Winter Ops

Notice Description

The Tendered Opportunity is for an on-site provision of Grounds Maintenance and Winter Operations Services to LLA. LLA seek a professional, high-quality service undertaken with due care skill and attention whilst giving consideration to LLA's guests and guest experience. Experience of undertaking Grounds and Maintenance Services for Airports is essential and ensuring that minimal disruption to day to day operations and Guest experience is maintained throughout Service delivery. All Services undertaken (inclusive of any plant and machinery, tools, chemicals and equipment) must be compliant and maintained to current industry standards and used appropriately by suitably qualified and vetted resources. All Services must comply (and be evidencable) with any, UK and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations, LLA bylaws and English Law. This will be on a 6+1+1 Years term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Tendered Opportunity is for an on-site provision of Grounds Maintenance and Winter Operations Services to LLA. LLA seek a professional, high-quality service undertaken with due care skill and attention whilst giving consideration to LLA's guests and guest experience. Experience of undertaking Grounds and Maintenance Services for Airports is essential and ensuring that minimal disruption to day to day operations and Guest experience is maintained throughout Service delivery. All Services undertaken (inclusive of any plant and machinery, tools, chemicals and equipment) must be compliant and maintained to current industry standards and used appropriately by suitably qualified and vetted resources. All Services must comply (and be evidencable) with any, UK and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations, LLA bylaws and English Law. This will be on a 6+1+1 Years term. Additional information: Please see tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05894b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049285-2025
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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,714,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,714,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 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
Not specified
Contact Email
shannen.gillingwater@ltn.aero
Contact Phone
+44 1582395523

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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