--- title: "AT1301 DART Station Operations and Facilities Management for Luton Rising" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62e8b70f-0ef7-43d1-92cf-834c5644c022" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62e8b70f-0ef7-43d1-92cf-834c5644c022" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62e8b70f-0ef7-43d1-92cf-834c5644c022.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62e8b70f-0ef7-43d1-92cf-834c5644c022.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF LUTON RISING" published: "2024-12-12" --- # AT1301 DART Station Operations and Facilities Management for Luton Rising Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF LUTON RISING Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62e8b70f-0ef7-43d1-92cf-834c5644c022 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62e8b70f-0ef7-43d1-92cf-834c5644c022) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62e8b70f-0ef7-43d1-92cf-834c5644c022.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "AT1301 DART Station Operations and Facilities Management for Luton Rising" is being conducted by Luton Council on behalf of Luton Rising. The project falls under the industry category of building and facilities management services, specifically identified by CPV code 79993000. This tender, valued at GBP 21,000,000, involves managing the station operations and facilities of the DART station, which connects Luton Airport Parkway railway station with Luton Airport. The contract period is from 10 March 2025 to 9 March 2032. The award stage has been completed as of 12 December 2024, with the winning supplier announced as Ethos Farm. Key locations for delivery include the UK and various international regions. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in facilities management and operations, particularly those experienced in high-capacity transport systems. The open procedure procurement method has been used, making the tender accessible to a wide range of suppliers, including SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). By winning this contract, providers can enhance their portfolio with a prestigious project, benefiting from long-term revenue and the enhanced reputation associated with managing a pivotal transport link to one of the UK's major airports. ## Notice This project is being procured by Luton Council on behalf of Luton Rising (LR). Luton Rising are the Contract Manager and the contract will be entered into with Luton Rising. We are looking to appoint a single Provider to manage the station operations and the facilities management of the DART station. The Luton DART covers a 2km stretch between the mainline Luton Airport Parkway railway station and the UK's fifth biggest and fastest-growing major airport. Seamless transfer time from Central London in 32 minutes and from Luton Airport Parkway station to the airport terminal in 3 minutes replacing the previous bus services. It's a driverless system and scores over other means of transport in terms of energy efficiency and has extra benefits of comfortable seating and air conditioning, providing the ultimate express transfer for travellers. The DART carried over 2.7 million passengers in its first year of operation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6affd257-6a87-4be7-ae01-bd9048cbbbc7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2025 - 9 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £21,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £21,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF LUTON RISING | | Locality | LUTON | | Post town | Luton | | Postcode | LU1 2BQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton | | Local authority | Luton | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ETHOS FARM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79993000 - Building and facilities management services ## Release History - 12 Dec 2024 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6affd257-6a87-4be7-ae01-bd9048cbbbc7 - 12 Jul 2024 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ebe992d-093b-431b-8f13-551c4001c28a - 18 Jun 2024 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0716532c-bee3-4688-b1e1-a6742c2f08b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6affd257-6a87-4be7-ae01-bd9048cbbbc7 12th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ebe992d-093b-431b-8f13-551c4001c28a 12th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0716532c-bee3-4688-b1e1-a6742c2f08b1 18th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5a305358-d70e-ef11-812b-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.luton.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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