AAHK releases fashion & lifestyle tender for HKIA

AAHK noted HKIA is a world-class international transport hub with extensive air, sea and land links as well as round-the-clock facilities.

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is undertaking a tender process for what it called a ‘unique business opportunity for retailer operators in this prestigious aviation hub in Asia.’

Through offering premium products and services, the Authority said it strives to provide the best shopping experience for our passengers.

The tender, which closes on August 22, 2025, 4pm (Hong Kong Time), covers 495sq ft of retail space in Level 7, Departures East Hall, Terminal 1

The tender documents are available for downloading at the ePROS website, and potential tenderers must hold a valid Registered Account as “Retailer/ F&B Operator” and pay a fee of HK$5,000 (non-refundable) to access the documents.

Riga Airport releases four-lot tender amidst terminal expansion project

At the time of the announcement of the tender, Riga Airport has started the implementation of stage 6 of its terminal expansion project, the planned completion of which is the end of 2028.

Riga Airport is announcing an international tender for the management of commercial spaces within the passenger terminal. The goal is to enhance the modern passenger experience and promote the growth of non-aviation revenues, both in the existing commercial areas and, later, in the extended terminal.

The operator(s) selected through this tender will initially manage the existing commercial areas.

Upon completion of the terminal extension, they will have the opportunity to continue operations in the newly expanded facilities—approximately twice the current size—for an additional 10 years beyond the completion of the terminal expansion.

Laila Odiņa, Chairperson of the Board of Riga Airport, noted: “Air travel today is a multifaceted passenger experience that includes not only essential airport services but also the added value of shopping, leisure, and entertainment. In seeking new commercial operators, with the construction of the new terminal we aim to reimagine this offer and elevate its quality.

This tender is a key part of our strategic vision to enhance the travel experience and build top-tier commercial partnerships. We are seeking forward-thinking, experienced partners who are ready to collaborate in bringing together Riga Airport’s strategic vision to life—becoming Northern Europe’s premier travel hub, renowned for exceptional, innovative services and a seamless, inspiring passenger experience.”

Four’s the magic number

Odiņa ccontinued: “Riga Airport is inviting experienced international operators of commercial areas in international airports or on cruise ships from around the world to participate.

Shortlisted candidates will then be asked to submit detailed technical and financial proposals. The results of the tender are expected to be announced in early 2026. Operations under the new agreement are scheduled to begin on 1 January 2027, following the expiration of the current concession agreement with “TAV Latvia.”

The tender comprises four lots, totalling roughly 4,000sq m.

The first lot covers duty free stores with a total area of 2006.56sq m at the time of signing the contract and an associated warehouse area of 776.60sq m.

Following the completion of stage six of the Terminal expansion project, the store area will increase to 3646.03sq m, while the warehousing area will increase to 1952sq m.

Riga noted qualified bidders in the fourth lot will be entitled to area extension and handover of additional area, taking into account forecasts of business lounge passengers provided by Riga Airport and defined level of service requirements.

The second lot comprises F&B establishments with a total area of 1314,49sq m (increasing to 3618sq m), and an associated warehouse of 434,70sq m (increasing to 1234,70sq m).

At the time of the announcement of the Tender, Riga Airport has started the implementation of stage 6 of its terminal expansion project, the planned completion of which is the end of 2028.

The planned completion date of the project is December 31, 2028.

The terminal expansion project includes a new passenger terminal building, a baggage handling and sorting complex, new access roads, and a multi-storey car park.

The total planned construction area is approximately 30,000sq m.

Throughout the construction period, Riga Airport said it will continue full operation without interruption.

AAHK releases lifestyle concessions tender at HKIA

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has released a tender for a lifestyle accessories concession at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), presented as a unique business opportunity for retail operators in a prestigious aviation hub in Asia.

HKIA noted it is a world-class international transport hub with extensive air, sea and land links as well as round-the-clock facilities.

The tender closing date is July 31, 2025 at 4pm local time.

The concession; located in Level 6, Departures West Hall, Terminal 1 (Restricted Area), covers approximately 797sq ft.

The tender documents are available for downloading on the HKIA ePROS Website.

HKIA noted potential tenderers must hold a valid Registered Account as ‘Retailer/ F&B Operator’ and pay a fee of HK$5,000 to access the documents.

Perth Airport calls for retail opportunity EOIs across Terminals 3 and 4

The aim of the new developments is to optimise the customer experience.

Perth Airport has issued a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for new retail opportunities across terminals 3 and 4.

The sectors covered are food & beverage, news and books, and specialty categories. Retailers will be invited to bid on up 13 sites.

Perth Airport Chief Commercial & Aviation Officer Kate Holsgrove said that the refurbishment and refresh of the retail offering within the T3/T4 infrastructure aligned with the airport’s ongoing commitment to optimise the customer experience.

Perth Airport hails strong retail potential

“Even though we are designing and building new terminal facilities within the Airport Central precinct for Qantas Group to relocate in 2031, we are committed to upgrade the current T3/T4 terminals to ensure we are catering for passengers in the interim,” she explained.

“Retailers are invited to explore the opportunities available at Perth Airport by connecting to the millions of passengers that travel through our terminals each year.”

Holsgrove added: “These terminals offer strong potential for retailers specialising in food and beverage, travel essentials, books and magazines, and a broad range of speciality stores including gifts, fashion, beauty apparel, kids, athleisure, and accessories.

Retailers will be invited to bid on up to 13 sites, across sectors including speciality categories, news and books, and F&B.

“Our commercial team is looking to engage with potential partners via a Request for Proposals programme for up to 13 sites across T3 and T4.”

Enquiries can be made via Retail Leasing & Development – Senior Manager Chad Daly, email: [email protected]

Montenegro announces RFP second stage for Podgorica and Tivat Airports

Nik Gjeloshaj, President of the Tender Commission, announced the continuation of the process in late 2024 after years of stagnation.

The Government of Montenegro, through its Tender Commission, has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) as part of the ongoing tender process to grant a long-term concession for the two airports.

With support from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), this step marks the second phase of the tender process, with the Montenegro Government stating it is a clear demonstration of the 44th Government’s commitment to concluding a procedure initiated in 2019, with the aim of fostering Montenegro’s further economic development.

Notably, in the five years since the process began, only the pre-qualification phase had been completed, resulting in three international bidders qualifying for the second phase.

The Montenegro Government added that recognising the critical importance of airport development for Montenegro’s tourism and overall economic growth, the continuation of this process is of exceptional significance.

It added that the strategic decision on the long-term development of Montenegro’s airports will hinge on the receipt of suitable proposals, either through a public-private partnership model or direct state development of the airports.

TRBusiness has reached out to the relevant departments from the Government of Montenegro for further information on the tender process, and will update this article accordingly.

Philippines Public-Private Partnership Center launches long-term RFP

It is the country’s first eco-airport and commenced operations in 2018 (Photo: Presidential Communications Operations Office)

The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center for the Republic of the Philippines has launched an RFP for Bohol-Panglao International Airport.

An invitation for the submission of comparative proposals was released on 25 july 2024, and covers the upgrade, expansion, operation and maintenance of the airport, which is in the municipality of Panglao in the province of Bohol.

It is the country’s first eco-airport and commenced operations in 2018.

The Project is included in the Infrastructure Flagship Projects of the National Government, and is expected to: improve regional connectivity; attract new airlines, connections and international flights; expand the airport capacity; promote sustainability and operational performance; and provide commercial services in the terminal and on the landside.

The PPP Center noted an unsolicited proposal from Philippines-based infrastructure development company Aboitiz InfraCapital has already been received by the PPP Center and The Department of Transportation and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

Aboitiz InfraCapital is listed as the private proponent of the project, and the proposal is still open for comparative challenge, though no deadline has been set.

All proposals will be subject to negotiation with the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, who are listed alongside the Department for Transportation as the implementing agencies.

Candidates wishing to submit a proposal must submit a non-refundable participation fee of PHP 250,000, or $4,500.00, along with an official expression of interest, a letter appointing an authorized representative to execute a non-disclosure undertaking for the grant of access to the virtual data room, and the duly executed non-disclosure undertaking.

The estimated cost of the project is PHP4.53bn (£60m), and the contract term is 30 years.

TRBusiness has reached out to both the PPP Center and Aboitiz InfraCapital, and will update this article accordingly.

Iraqi government and World Bank branch launch Baghdad RFQ

Baghdad International Airport circa 2003 (Photo: Thomas Hartwell, USAID).

The Government of Iraq, acting through its General Company for Airports and Air Navigation Administration (GCAAN), has launched a tender for the rehabilitation, expansion, financing, operation, and maintenance of Baghdad International Airport under a public-private partnership model.

It is a two-stage public tender set to select a private partner to rehabilitate, expand, finance, operate, and maintain Baghdad International Airport under a long-term Public-Private Partnership (PPP) contract.

The tender opened on the 25 July, and applications will close 12 September at 12pm.

Interested parties have been invited to respond to the Government’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to be shortlisted for the tender, the next stage of which will be an RFP (Request for Proposals).

The tender documents note Baghdad International Airport is a strategic airport for Iraq, and as the main international gateway into the country and the country’s largest international airport, it currently provides services to over 3 million passengers in 2023.

The tender also noted the selected private partner will be expected to modernise and rehabilitate the airport infrastructure, expand passenger and cargo terminal facilities to meet traffic demand, and operate and maintain the airport in line with international best practice, including IATA and ICAO standards.

The International Financial Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is acting as the lead transaction advisor for this PPP project and supporting the Government of Iraq with the implementation of the tender.

The tender falls under the umbrella of Iraq’s vision for Sustainable Development 2030, which according to Iraq’s Ministry for Planning is “based on promoting sustainable development dimensions that empower Iraqis to live in a safe and unified country where all have equal rights.”

TRBusiness has reached out to the tender authorities for further information and will update this news article accordingly.

JSC Lithuanian Airports announces upcoming tender for duty free shops

Vilnius Airport is also undertaking at the building of a building a new passenger departures terminal, which it says will be operational by Q125.

The Vilnius and Kaunas branches of the JSC Lithuanian Airports, acting on behalf of JSC Lithuanian Airports (LTOU), has issued a tender for four total units across the two airports.

Two units will be situated in Vilnius airport (VNO), and a further two have been commissioned for Kaunas Airport (KUM)), totalling 2,574sq m in retail space.

Applications are to be submitted from 16 September 2024 to 23 September 2024, and JSC Lithuanian Airports said it is seeking “an operator with experience in such activities and high customer quality standards.”

The basic operating requirements for any potential tenderer were: four direct or subsidiary-owned duty free shops operated during the last three years; trade consisting of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, cosmetics, perfumery, and confectionery across both apron and cruise channels; and experience in either the European Economic Area (EEA), the Middle East or North America.

JSC Lithuanian Airports also added its minimum requirements included proof of at least 700,00 customers served at a single location for the duration of 2023.

Düsseldorf Airport seeks experienced partners for F&B/retail tenders

Düsseldorf Airport had around 19 million passengers in 2023, and it is the biggest airport in North-Rhine Westphalia.

Düsseldorf Airport has launched multiple tenders – running in parallel – for the development of twelve F&B areas, alongside those for books and press, souvenirs, and convenience goods.

The F&B tender comprises eights spaces in the public areas and four spaces in the airside area of the airport.

In the first lot, two spaces will be awarded to bakeries. Düsseldorf Airport noted small, regional bakeries were expressly invited to apply for one of the smaller lots.

The second lot includes four spaces provisioned for fast food, cafes, restaurants, and a conference centre, while the third lot (six spaces) carries a similar focus on cafes, casual dining and snacking concepts.

Düsseldorf Airport says a new F&B area will be created in Pier C, and emphasised quality, variety, individualisation, sustainability, regional products and digital offers were important success factors for this segment.

Düsseldorf Airport had around 19 million passengers in 2023, and it is the biggest airport in North-Rhine Westphalia.

The second set of tender concepts vary based on terminal and boarding gate location. A total of eleven spaces will be allocated in two mixed lots on both the landslide and airside.

The tender emphasised it was seeking partners with relevant experience in the retail business looking to target pick-up and drop-off passengers, visitors and employees, alongside those able to offer personalised offers and simplified processes, such as self-checkout tills, as a must.

In terms of product range, sustainability and high-quality were listed as the top qualifiers for those wishing to submit. and products for this tender are intended to cover the book, press and souvenirs segment, lottery, convenience food, toys, and electronics.

Chisinau International Airport launches open tender for F&B and retail

Chișinău International Airport is the main air gate of the Republic of Moldova.

Chisinau International Airport says the contract duration is three years, which may be prolonged based on the signing of an additional annex, provided all contractual obligations are met by the tenant.

Bids are due between 26 March and 15 April, with the applications reviewed between 15-16 April. The winner of the open tender will be announced on 17 April.

The tender is for a single lot with premises in the limited access and common access areas of the airport, Express Lounge, and airport territory (this includes a travel retail shop, restaurant, cafeteria, business lounge, storage premises, and a canteen). Together these premises comprise 11 units, totalling 5 151,8sq m.

Chisinau International Airport (Chisinau) says its expectations of the winning bidder include: improvement of the overall traveler experience; Creation and operation of commercially attractive units; the combination of local heritage with the international offer; and an increase in the share of non-aeronautical revenues.

The focus on enhancing traditional elements within the tender boils down to the following key points: the commercialisation of products, made in Moldova from 10 or more national producers; and the distribution of products (also made in Moldova) via a sales network of the economic agent, in other locations, countries, airports.

Chisinau also made the following statement regarding rent for the open tender locations:

“The starting amount of the monthly rent for the 10 premises which are the subject of the rent is €154 615,9 per month, VAT excluded. The amount of the rent payment is set for passenger traffic of 2.8 million passengers. With every increase of passenger traffic with 100 thousand, annual rent will increase with 2% annually, and in case of decrease of passenger traffic, the amount of the rent payment will remain unchanged.”

During summer navigation season 2024, 23 airlines will be operating regular and charter flights from Chișinău International Airport to 43 international destinations.

From 2015–2019, the total passenger flow of Chișinău International Airport increased by around 35%. The maximum passenger flow was registered in 2019 reaching a total of 2.9m passengers.

Chisinau says it expects pax to reach 3m by the end of 2024, and 4.5m by 2027. Like many others, the airport was badly affected by the onset of the covid pandemic and the emergence of the Ukraine conflict.

In 2023, the pre-pandemic numbers were almost reached, with the total number of passengers rising to 2.8m.

Upon successful reception of the tender, the tenant will have up to 90 calendar days from the date of handover for the arrangement of premises and start of commercial activities.

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AAHK releases fashion & lifestyle tender for HKIA

Riga Airport releases four-lot tender amidst terminal expansion project

Four’s the magic number

AAHK releases lifestyle concessions tender at HKIA

Perth Airport calls for retail opportunity EOIs across Terminals 3 and 4

Perth Airport hails strong retail potential

Montenegro announces RFP second stage for Podgorica and Tivat Airports

Philippines Public-Private Partnership Center launches long-term RFP

Iraqi government and World Bank branch launch Baghdad RFQ

JSC Lithuanian Airports announces upcoming tender for duty free shops

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