Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
London Luton Airport Operations Limited
London Luton Airport, Navigation House, Airport way
Luton
LU3 9LY
Contact
Terry Gittins
Telephone
+44 1582405100
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH21 - Luton
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
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Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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one.6) Main activity
Airport-related activities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
L24043a-T-TG Economic support on Business Rates
Reference number
L24043a-T-TG
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
London Luton airport LLA pays non-domestic rates to Her Majesty’s Government based on a rateable value RV estimated by the Valuation Office Agency VOA. The VOA has indicated that LLA will be moved to a Receipts and Expenditure Basis R and E from the current Contractors Basis.LLA has a retained specialist real estate advisor who assisted with negotiations on the 2023 valuation, these advisors remain appointed and are engaged to work on the 2026 valuation to mitigate any increase. However, considering the potential increase in cost, LLA is also seeking an economic advisor to work alongside the retained advisor to minimise the impact of any potential increase in RV for the 2026 valuation.LLA is seeking for the chosen economic advisor to:1. Work alongside the retained advisor to add an alternative perspective on how to reduce the RV.2. Undertake a detailed review of the part of the RV calculation that considers tenant’s assets and depreciation, and analysis of the VOA’s estimates of
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH21 - Luton
Main site or place of performance
London Luton Airport
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Economic support on April 2026 VOA Ratable Value for Business Rates
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £800,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
21
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
See Tender documents that are available after signing an NDA
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
See Tender documents that are available after signing an NDA
three.1.6) Deposits and guarantees required
See Tender documents that are available after signing an NDA
three.1.7) Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them
See Tender documents that are available after signing an NDA
three.1.8) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
See Tender documents that are available after signing an NDA
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
See Tender documents that are available after signing an NDA
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
28 May 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The LLA Legal Team
Percival house, Percival way
Luton
LU2 9NU
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The LLA Legal team
Percival House, Percival way
Luton
LU2 9NU
Country
United Kingdom