Invitation to Tender – Car Rental
Created: 26th Nov 2025Bristol Airport has launched an open tender for its Car Rental Concession Agreements, inviting bids from high-quality car rental operators.
The tender offers the opportunity to operate one of up to six on-site car rental concessions at Bristol Airport’s car rental centre for a period of seven years. Bidders must demonstrate financial resilience, operational capability, and alignment with the Airport’s sustainability goals.
The Airport’s car rental centre opened in 2019 and offers a large office and reception area, dedicated pick-up and return spaces, and wash-bay provision. The car rental centre is connected to the Airport’s terminal via a free passenger shuttle bus, which runs every 15 minutes.
Rupert Lawrie, Commercial Director, Bristol Airport said:
“We’re looking to form a stable, long-term partnership with a provider to further improve the experience of our passengers, reinforcing our position as one of the UK’s leading regional airports. We welcome bids that focus on consistent and high-quality customer service, and work with us on our sustainability goals.”
Interested partners can make submissions through the Airport’s e-tendering system In-Tend by Wednesday 10th December. In-tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bristolairport/aspx/Home).
Timeline:
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Event |
Date (12:00 UK Time) |
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Clarification deadline |
Wednesday 3rd December 2025 |
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Stage 1 submission |
Wednesday 10th December 2025 |
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Stage 2 issue |
Wednesday 17th December 2025 |
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Stage 2 submission |
Monday 26th January 2026 |
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Evaluation & BAFO invite |
Monday 19 January 2026 |
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BAFO deadline |
Wednesday 21 January 2026 |
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Approval & award notification |
17–20 February 2026 |
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Contract drafting complete |
Friday 27 February 2026 |
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Concession start |
Monday 2 March 2026 |