Tender

Request for quotation to trial technologies to improve customer experience through enhanced accessibility and special assistance services at Glasgow Airport - Challenge A

CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT

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Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Connected Places Catapult, a public authority and sub-central government entity based in London. The tender is titled "Request for quotation to trial technologies to improve customer experience through enhanced accessibility and special assistance services at Glasgow Airport – Challenge A." This initiative falls under the services category in the research and experimental development sector. The focus is on enhancing accessibility and special assistance services at Glasgow Airport, located in the UK. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 7th November 2025 and a submission deadline on 18th November 2025. The procurement method employed is an open competition, specifically tailored for contracts below the threshold, and allows for electronic submissions.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses specialising in accessibility technologies, digital innovation, and aviation services. It is particularly suited for firms that offer research and development solutions aimed at improving customer experiences in the aviation sector. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to collaborate with reputable entities like Connected Places Catapult and Glasgow Airport, providing a platform to showcase innovative solutions in a living lab environment. Furthermore, participating businesses have the potential to gain visibility and credibility within the industry, fostering growth and scaling opportunities through strategic partnerships and exposure to new markets.

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Notice Title

Request for quotation to trial technologies to improve customer experience through enhanced accessibility and special assistance services at Glasgow Airport - Challenge A

Notice Description

Connected Places Catapult and Glasgow Airport have collaborated to create the Connected Airport Living Lab, a collaborative R&D asset used to showcase UK-developed innovations, attract investment, and act as an innovation catalyst for the aviation sector. It is also used for testing and demonstrations of a diverse range of innovations aimed at addressing challenges facing the aviation sector, notably the decarbonisation of ground and air operations, the adoption of hydrogen, automation, data analytics and to enhance passenger experience. We are launching a new project to trial technologies to enhance the provision of special assistance at airports to make air travel more inclusive and accessible to all. We have conducted a period of discovery, including desk research, stakeholder interviews and airport observations and interviews at Glasgow Airport with relevant staff. Using this research, and in collaboration with Glasgow Airport, we have identified two key challenges which would improve customer service at the airport as well as support the Catapult's aim of supporting UK businesses to scale and grow.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d627
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069341-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,833 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@cp.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1R 0BE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Clerkenwell
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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