Construction companies across Surrey are being encouraged to sign up as a potential Gatwick Airport supplier.
With 41 million annual passengers, London Gatwick is the UK’s second largest airports. It is a major driver of national and regional economy, generating ยฃ5.5 billion GVA and supporting over 76,000 jobs.
Gatwick has a supply chain commitment to working with businesses based in the region. This means businesses based in the local area can benefit from contracts worth ยฃ151 million a year.
As part of its new overarching Supply Chain Strategy, the airport is now looking to expand its database of construction companies.
It has set up a survey form to identify Surrey businesses in construction-related industries that are interested in working at London Gatwick.
Those interested should complete the Expression of Interest form on the Gatwick Airport website.
Gatwick’s construction supply chain strategy
London Gatwick has developed a new overarching Supply Chain Strategy linked to its wider Capital Investment Programme.
The new Construction Frameworks will deliver improved facilities and services for its passengers and airline customers over the next six years. It includes construction works, various professional services including design services, and surveys.
To ensure the airport has a capable, engaged, and strong supply chain to respond and deliver the associated works, the Supply Chain team have developed an Expression of Interest Survey for businesses working in construction-related industries.
This will enable the airport and its contractors to promote future indirect opportunities to work with Tier 1 framework suppliers on relevant projects in 2025 and beyond.
The opportunity is open to all businesses in Surrey. So whether you have previously delivered works directly to London Gatwick or not, the airport wants to hear from you. This will help it understand the range of capabilities that local and regional businesses offer.
Other Gatwick Airport supplier opportunities
Gatwick is a major driver for the local and regional economy, as well as supporting the wider UK economy. It is committed to supporting local businesses and creating new opportunities associated with its local supply chain.
Are you a regional small and medium-sized business that wants to work with Gatwick Airport?
Regional small and medium-sized enterprise businesses in certainโฏpostcodes canโฏregister their interest in working with the airport as a supplier.
Note: this is only open to SMEs located in the RH, BN, CR, KT, TN, GU, PO, SM, ME, CT, BR and DA postcodes).
Full details of Gatwick’s procurement policy is available on its website.
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