---
title: "L24132-T-TSTH - Duty Free Concession"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f787"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON LUTON AIRPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED"
published: "2025-03-21"
---

# L24132-T-TSTH - Duty Free Concession

Buyer: LONDON LUTON AIRPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f787

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## Summary

London Luton Airport Operations Limited is inviting tenders for a duty-free concession at London Luton Airport. This tender falls under the industry category of retail trade services and is specifically classified under service procurement. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with a selective method and a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Businesses must submit their Standard Questionnaire (SQ) by 15th April 2025. Successful bidders will receive the full tender pack on 21st April 2025, and contracts are set to commence in November 2026. The total contract value is £1,000,000,000, and the tender submission methods include both electronic and written submissions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in retail trade services, particularly those with experience in airport concessions. Given the sizeable contract value and the strategic location of London Luton Airport, participating in this tender could lead to substantial business growth and enhanced market presence. Companies skilled in delivering high-quality, duty-free retail experiences would be well-suited to compete. This procurement, with its extensive duration of nearly ten years and robust financial scope, provides ample opportunity for businesses to establish long-term partnerships and expand their footprint in the airport retail sector.

## Notice

London Luton Airport Operations Limited are pleased to announce the launch of their Duty-Free tender for a contract to commence November 2026. The first stage is an SQ, with a full tender pack only being released to all qualifying bidders on the 21st April 2025 (those who have passed the SQ stage). Bidders will be notified of qualification and progression to subsequent stages accordingly. More details can be found within the SQ documentation pack

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010739-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON LUTON AIRPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU2 9NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Vauxhall |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2025 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010739-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://london-luton.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/london_luton_airport_operations/web/login.html?_ncp=1726217150488.823877-1LLA
- https://www.london-luton.co.uk/corporate

## Provenance

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