---
title: "L25034-T-MC - Travel Retail Essentials - TRE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052852"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON LUTON AIRPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# L25034-T-MC - Travel Retail Essentials - TRE

Buyer: LONDON LUTON AIRPORT OPERATIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052852

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## Summary

London Luton Airport Operations Limited is seeking to transform its traditional Confectionery, Tobacco, and News (CTN) category through the launch of the Travel Retail Essentials concession tender. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an SQ (Selection Questionnaire) being prepared for imminent release. Business proposals are invited for the service category "Retail trade services" under a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. Interested parties must submit their qualifications by 27th June 2025, with the full tender documents available to qualifying bidders from 7th July 2025. The procurement focuses on a lucrative contract opportunity at the London Luton Airport Terminal in Luton, UK, valued at £63,404,000, with a contract duration of approximately 2520 days.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses involved in retail services, hotel, restaurant, and related trades. Companies that can meet the demanding requirements of a high-traffic airport retail environment, particularly those familiar with operating in strategically important locations, would be well-suited to compete. By securing this contract, businesses can significantly expand their market presence and establish vital connections within the travel and retail industry. The project supports businesses looking to leverage their expertise in retail operations to serve the large and diverse customer base at one of the UK's major airports.

## Notice

London Luton Airport Operations Limited are pleased to announce the launch of their Travel Retail Essentials concession tender; a transformation of the traditional CTN category. The first stage is an SQ which is being published on our jaggier portal imminently. The full tender pack will only be released to all qualifying bidders on the 7th July 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see SQ documents for details. Additional information: Please see the documents available on our Jaggaer portal for further details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028251-2025 |
| 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 | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,404,000 |
| Lots value | £63,404,000 |
| 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

- 28 May 2025 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028251-2025

## 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

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