Bristol Airport: Invitation to Tender – Car Rental
| Company | Bristol Airport |
|---|---|
| Date | 27.11.2025 |

Bristol 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:
| Event | Date (12:00 UK Time) |
| Clarification deadline | Wednesday 3rd December 2025 |
| Stage 1 submission | Wednesday 10th December 2025 |
| Stage 2 issue | Wednesday 17th December 2025 |
| Stage 2 submission | Monday 26th January 2026 |
| Evaluation & BAFO invite | Monday 19 January 2026 |
| BAFO deadline | Wednesday 21 January 2026 |
| Approval & award notification | 17–20 February 2026 |
| Contract drafting complete | Friday 27 February 2026 |
| Concession start | Monday 2 March 2026 |