Planning

Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) Systems

MAG AIRPORT LTD

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Planning

27 Nov 2024 at 11:38

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

MAG Airport Ltd is planning a public procurement process to replace its legacy Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) System with a modern, purpose-built solution for air traffic control across all MAG airports, including Manchester (MAN), Stansted (STN), and East Midlands (EMA). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with MAG seeking expressions of interest from potential suppliers. A Request For Information (RFI) will be issued at a later stage. Interested parties must self-register via the MAGSource portal and contact Gary Sadler to express their interest. Key dates include a future notice expected on 2 June 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for technology suppliers offering cutting-edge air traffic control software solutions. Businesses with expertise in next-generation Integrated Controller Working Positions (ICWP) and modular, API-first architectures are particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in this process will allow suppliers to showcase their capabilities and influence MAG's procurement strategy and decision-making. By engaging in early market engagement, businesses can position themselves as valuable partners in this strategic initiative, potentially leading to future contractual relationships with MAG Airport Ltd.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) Systems

Notice Description

MAG Airport Limited (MAG) is initiating early market engagement to consider options to replace the legacy Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) System used by Air Traffic Control, with a modern, purpose-built solution that can be utilised across all MAG airports.

Lot Information

Lot 1

MAG Airport Limited (MAG) is initiating early market engagement to consider options to replace the legacy Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) System used by Air Traffic Control, with a modern, purpose-built solution that can be utilised across all MAG airports. To achieve this, MAG is seeking input from technology suppliers who offer cutting-edge EFPS solutions. MAG is eager to learn about suppliers' thoughts, insights, and innovative approaches to partnering on this strategic initiative. MAG is seeking solutions that deliver next-generation Integrated Controller Working Positions (ICWP) within a modern and fit-for-purpose air traffic technology environment and integration capability. Our aim is to procure a flexible, modular solution that operates inside our modern, API-first, decoupled architecture. By participating in this process, you will help MAG gain a better understanding of the current market offerings and capabilities for EFPS and ICWP solutions. MAG will use the information gathered from this process to inform their procurement strategy and decision making. Please note that this process does not constitute a formal tender or invitation to bid, and MAG reserves the right to change or cancel the process at any time. Participation in this process does not guarantee or imply any future contractual relationship between MAG and any supplier. Suppliers who participate in this process will be responsible for their own costs and expenses. MAG will treat all information provided by suppliers as confidential and will not disclose it to any third parties without prior consent. Thank you for your interest in partnering with MAG on this strategic initiative. We look forward to hearing from you soon. MAG are initially seeking expressions of interest and will issue a Request For Information (RFI) at a later stage to interested parties. The procurement process will be managed through MAGSource. All bidders interested in participating in this procurement must self-register via the portal which can be accessed here: https;//esourcing.waxdigital.co.uk/MAG/Signin.aspx Once registered, please contact gary.sadler@magairports.com to express an interest and be included in the event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c05f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038275-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48121000 - Air traffic control software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAG AIRPORT LTD
Contact Name
Gary Sadler
Contact Email
gary.sadler@magairports.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M90 1QX
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Woodhouse Park
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

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