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title: "London Luton Airport Mass Transit Scheme - System Works"
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# London Luton Airport Mass Transit Scheme - System Works

Buyer: LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-920c483f-c4dd-490f-bc77-5a7b93891579

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## Summary

The Luton Borough Council is initiating a tender for the "London Luton Airport Mass Transit Scheme - System Works", which involves the design, construction, commissioning, and testing of a 2.1km guided mass rapid passenger transit system. Located in the East of England, this procurement falls under the public transport services by railways industry category. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 5 April 2017. The estimated value of the capital works is between £30 million and £35 million, with annual operations and maintenance costs around £2 million. The contract for operations will span five years, with an optional extension of an additional five years.

This opportunity presents substantial growth potential, particularly for contractors specialising in civil engineering, transportation systems, and public transportation works. Businesses with experience in large infrastructure projects and those committed to delivering social value within the local area will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. The procurement method will utilise a competitive dialogue procedure, underscoring the buyer's interest in innovative solutions and effective delivery for this significant infrastructure investment.

## Notice

Design, construction, commissioning and testing of the systems works for a new 2.1km long guided mass rapid passenger transit system to run from Stirling Place, close to Luton Airport Parkway station, to Luton Airport terminal. The works will include guided track, rolling stock, signalling, mechanical and electrical services, platform screen doors and all associated works. The successful contractor will also be required to operate and maintain the system for a period of up to 5 years (with an option for LLAL to extend this by a further 5 years). Some of the works will be within the airside sections of the airport. The capital works will be funded by LLAL on a lump sum FIDIC contract basis. A separate contract will be entered into for the operations and maintenance of the system. The procurement will be carried out under a competitive dialogue procedure and delivering growth and investing in social values within the local area will form part of the award criteria. Additional information: Estimated value excluding VAT is made up of capital works of 30,000,000 GBP to 35,000,000 GBP and O&M in the region of 2,000,000 GBP per annum. The duration of the capital works construction contract is 42 months. The O&M contract is for 5 years with an option for LLAL to extend for a further 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0138f666-7faa-4c22-8084-92306b4fefee |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2017 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0138f666-7faa-4c22-8084-92306b4fefee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0138f666-7faa-4c22-8084-92306b4fefee
  6th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procurement.luton.gov.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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