Planning

AT1452 Civil and Structural Inspections for Luton Rising DART

LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 07:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Borough Council, in collaboration with Luton Rising, is planning a procurement process titled "AT1452 Civil and Structural Inspections for Luton Rising DART." This procurement will focus on architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services for the Luton DART, a direct air rail transport service. The procurement, classified under public authority - sub-central government and public undertaking, involves the inspection of civil engineering assets and a review of structural reports related to landslips, drains, and manholes. A market engagement event is scheduled for 4th June 2026 in Luton, providing potential suppliers with insights into the procurement process, with a subsequent tendering process set to follow via the ProContract e-tendering portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil and structural engineering services, particularly those able to conduct comprehensive inspections and engineering reports. The contract, with a considerable financial scope of £3,600,000, is open to SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring diverse participation. Starting in January 2027 and spanning a decade, the opportunity is ideal for firms with expertise in airport infrastructure inspections and maintenance, aiming to grow through long-term government contracts. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance the visibility and reach of businesses within the public sector infrastructure domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1452 Civil and Structural Inspections for Luton Rising DART

Notice Description

To conduct principal inspection of Luton DART (direct air rail transport) civil engineering assets, followed by ongoing general inspections. Also to review structural engineering reports and inspections for a landslip, drains, manholes etc. to be inspected and reviews of all civil structures and assets at the airport.

Planning Information

A Market Engagement event will take place in Luton on 04 June 2026 at 09:30am which will include a presentation, question and answer session and the opportunity to go on the DART. This event is being led by Luton Rising with Luton Council assisting with the procurement. If you would like to attend the event in Luton on the 04 June please email Caroline.Sturman@luton.gov.uk and you will be sent an invite. The tender opportunity will be conducted through the ProContract (Proactis) e-tendering portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069852
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044191-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2027 - 1 Jan 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LONDON LUTON AIRPORT LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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