Published date: 15 April 2024

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 16 May 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Network operating system software development services - 72212214

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£1,000,000

Procurement reference

LUTON001-DN712340-24231909

Published date

15 April 2024

Closing date

16 May 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

10 September 2024

Contract end date

9 September 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Luton DART, which was launched in March 2023, and is a fast transit system that will link London Luton Airport with Luton Airport Parkway station and is capable of moving passengers to/from airport in four minutes. The project included the creation of a terminal station building and platforms, a multi-storey car park, with drop off and pick up areas, a public transport interchange, and provision for retail and commercial space.
Clearly the aim of DART is to ameliorate passenger interchange between the station and airport terminal previously served by bus, which will not only benefit airport passengers, but improve access and social inclusion, serve airport businesses and their staff, and contribute to long-term economic growth and employment.
Another key aim of the project was to support seamless journeys e.g. St Pancras, to London Luton Airport in 32 minutes, develop other rail markets e.g., in the East Midlands and achieve mode share targets by rail to reduce carbon emissions.


Luton DART is seeking to improve the existing website and its digital ticketing capabilities, so it is better positioned to develop the market, increase mode share to rail and reduce carbon emissions.

More information

Links

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Caroline Sturman

Address

Town Hall
George Street
Luton
LU1 2BQ
United Kingdom

Email

caroline.sturman@luton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.luton.gov.uk