Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Reference

DN797617

Description

To conduct principal inspection of Luton DART 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.

Total value (estimated)

• £800,000 excluding VAT
• £960,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2036
• 9 years

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

The right to instruct additional surveys and minor repairs as may be identified from annual or principal inspections as and when required. Modification or variation of contract can also be undertaken as the need arises as new contract.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Contract locations

• UKH21 - Luton

Participation

Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation

See Procurement Specific Questionnaire available on the Proactis e-tendering portal.

Technical ability conditions of participation

See Procurement Specific Questionnaire available on the Proactis e-tendering portal.

Particular suitability

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
• Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

4 November 2026, 12:00pm

Submission type

Requests to participate

Deadline for requests to participate

10 November 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://procontract.due-north.com

Participation Stage tender documentation will be available on the Proactis (ProContract) e-tendering website.

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Suppliers to be invited to tender

3 to 5 suppliers

Selection criteria:

See Participation Stage Quality Questions and supporting tender documents.

Award decision date (estimated)

1 March 2027

Award criteria

Other information

Payment terms

30 days in arrears of undisputed invoice

Description of risks to contract performance

Unknown risks which may be identified following annual or principal inspections which may require additional inspections or more frequent inspections to be undertaken or if the legislation/Health & Safety Act requirements change and a new/amended standard is to be achieved which may incur additional costs and/or inspections.

Applicable trade agreements

• Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Competitive flexible procedure description

Opportunity available

Participation Stage open

Evaluation and Moderation of compliance questions, quality questions and financial due diligence

Shortlist Bidders who pass participation stage down to maximum of 5

Invite shortlist Bidders to complete Non-Disclosure Agreement to be signed and returned

Upon receipt of signed NDA invite shortlisted Bidders to complete Tendering Stage quality questions and Pricing Schedule

Evaluation and Moderation

Internal approval

Assessment summaries sent

Contract Award Notice

Standstill

Formal Contract Award

Contract Details Notice

Documents

Documents to be provided after the tender notice

Participation Stage documents will be available on the Proactis (ProContract) e-tendering portal to any interested bidders.

https://procontract.due-north.com

Once shortlisting has been undertaken further documents will be available to the shortlisted Providers.

Contracting authority

LONDON LUTON AIRPORT LIMITED

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHLV-8136-XYDH

KIMPTON ROAD

Luton

LU2 0LA

United Kingdom

Contact name: Caroline Sturman

Email: caroline.sturman [at] luton.gov.uk

Website: https://lutonrising.org.uk/

Region: UKH21 - Luton

Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)

Other organisation

These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.

LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Summary of their role in this procurement: Managing Organisation

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCV-4283-GVPW

Town Hall

Luton

LU1 2BQ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Mrs Caroline Sturman

Email: caroline.sturman [at] luton.gov.uk

Website: https://www.luton.gov.uk

Region: UKH21 - Luton

Contact organisation

Contact LONDON LUTON AIRPORT LIMITED for any enquiries.

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