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London Heathrow: project updates, contractors & tenders

AiroSignal tracked 36 opportunities at London Heathrow over the past 12 months, and 36 are still active. They break down into 1 tender or notice and 35 project and funding signals. The most recent project signal, from 7 Oct 2026, is "Heathrow Airport · third runway expansion" (phase: planning, owner: Heathrow Airport Limited).

Active
36
Tenders & notices
1
Projects & funding
35
Contracts awarded
0
Last update
7 Oct 2026
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London Heathrow at a glance

Passengers
83.9 million (2024)
Operator
Heathrow Airport Holdings
Opened
1946
Runways
2, longest 09L/27R at 3,901 m (12,799 ft)
Hub airlines
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
IATA / ICAO
LHR / EGLL
Elevation
83 ft (25 m)
Website
heathrow.com(opens in a new tab)

Airport facts: Wikidata (CC0) and OurAirports (public domain).

What is being bought at London Heathrow

Based on the 36 opportunities AiroSignal tracked here in the past 12 months.

Main themes

  • Infrastructure · 13
  • Airport IT · 2
  • Passenger experience · 2
  • Baggage handling · 1
  • Air traffic services · 1

Largest known value

£800m

London Heathrow Airport · £800m terminal expansion planning application

Project signal

Upcoming projects & funding

Project, funding and policy signals at London Heathrow, newest first.

  • Funding signal

    Heathrow Airport · third runway expansion

    Phase: Planning · Owner: Heathrow Airport Limited

  • Project signal

    London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 5 · expanded No1 Lounge fit-out

    Phase: Design · Owner: Heathrow Airport Holdings

  • Project signal

    London Heathrow · runway expansion climate compatibility assessment

    Phase: Planning · Owner: Heathrow Airport

  • Project signal

    London Heathrow (LHR) · Allways meet-and-assist passenger service launch

  • Policy signal

    London Heathrow (LHR) · third runway expansion project

  • Project signal

    London Heathrow (LHR) · AI cargo measurement technology trial

    Phase: Announced · Owner: Menzies Aviation

  • Project signal

    London Heathrow · geospatial operations platform implementation

    Phase: Announced · Owner: Heathrow Airport

  • Project signal

    International Airports: BOOST baggage innovation programme expansion

    Phase: Announced

  • Project signal

    Multi-Airport Baggage Handling: BOOST Initiative Expansion · robotics and AI-driven innovation programme

    Phase: Announced

  • Project signal

    Heathrow Airport · third-runway expansion planning and passenger/profit forecast

    Phase: Planning · Owner: Heathrow Airport

  • Project signal

    London Heathrow Airport · expansion project economic impact

    Phase: Announced · Owner: Heathrow Airport

  • Policy signal

    Heathrow Airport · third runway public consultation framework

  • Project signal

    Heathrow Airport · third runway expansion masterplan consultation

    Phase: Planning · Owner: Heathrow Airport

  • Project signal

    Heathrow Airport · third runway expansion planning framework consultation

    Phase: Planning · Owner: Heathrow Airport

  • Project signal

    Heathrow Airport · third runway expansion blueprint

    Phase: Announced · Owner: Heathrow Airport

  • Policy signal

    Heathrow Airport · National Policy Statement expansion amendments consultation

  • Project signal

    Heathrow Airport · expansion framework and hub development plan

    Phase: Announced · Owner: Heathrow Airport

  • Project signal

    Heathrow Airport · expansion framework and masterplan

    Phase: Announced · Owner: Heathrow Airport

  • Project signal

    Heathrow Airport · expansion plan approval

    Phase: Announced · Owner: Heathrow Airport

  • Project signal

    Heathrow Airport · expansion framework plan

    Phase: Announced · Owner: Heathrow Airport

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Live tenders & prior notices

Tenders, prior notices, market consultations and supplier registrations at London Heathrow, newest first.

  • Live tenderOpen ·

    London Heathrow (LHR) · civil engineering design & implementation

    GBP 150,000 · Deadline 30 Oct 2026

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Questions about London Heathrow

Is London Heathrow currently tendering?

Yes. AiroSignal currently lists 1 open or upcoming tender or notice at London Heathrow. The most recent is "London Heathrow (LHR) · civil engineering design & implementation", dated 21 Jul 2026, with a deadline of 30 Oct 2026.

How long is the runway at London Heathrow?

London Heathrow has 2 runways. The longest, 09L/27R, is 3,901 m (12,799 ft) long, with an asphalt surface. Other runways: 09R/27L at 3,658 m.

How many passengers does London Heathrow handle?

London Heathrow handled about 83.9 million passengers in 2024.

What projects are planned at London Heathrow?

AiroSignal has tracked 35 project and funding signals at London Heathrow in the past 12 months. The most recent are: "Heathrow Airport · third runway expansion" (phase: planning), "London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 5 · expanded No1 Lounge fit-out" (phase: design) and "London Heathrow · runway expansion climate compatibility assessment" (phase: planning).

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