SAUDI ARABIA. King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) operator Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) has released new tender packages for food & beverage operators across its international terminals 1 and 2.
The tenders consist of multiple projects offering a total of 17 outlet locations in prime spots within T1 and T2 as well as their linking concourses.
Project sizes range from 35sq m to 667sq m – suitable for cafés, grab-and-go kiosks, casual dining, and fine dining concepts.
- The first package presents a single 316sq m site, preferred for a globally recognised coffee brand.
- The second package offers four spaces sized from 99sq m to 667sq m for various dining concepts.
- The third package encompasses six locations between 35sq m and 289sq m in T1 and T2.
- The fourth package details six sites ranging from 35sq m to 316sq m for coffee shops and food offerings.
Successful bidders will be granted five-year contracts, with three months allotted for fit-outs post-handover of white box spaces.
RAC said it seeks experienced multi-unit operators to deliver a variety of brand concepts and cuisine experiences for passengers. Concession fees based on a minimum annual guarantee or revenue share on sales are expected as the basis for financial proposals.
Proposals must be digitally submitted through RAC’s tender portal by 22 April at 3 pm local time.
Riyadh Airports said it views this flotation as an opportunity to further enhance the services offered to its growing passenger base. Interested operators are encouraged to review full details on the RAC website – https://tendering.riyadhairports.com/web/login.shtml.
The tenders coincide with KKIA breaking new records in passenger numbers and commercial growth, RAC said.
RAC Chief Commercial Officer Abdulaziz Al Asaker commented: “We are very pleased with the tremendous success KKIA has seen in 2023, resulting in new heights of passenger traffic and commercial revenues.
“With this latest round of F&B tenders, we aim to further enhance the experience offered to our valued travellers. We look forward to reviewing innovative proposals from leading operators that will enrich the services across our terminals.” 
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