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Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS)

MAG AIRPORT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 15:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderCancellation

14 Apr 2026 at 15:57

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

10 Apr 2026 at 14:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 May 2025 at 11:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

MAG AIRPORT LIMITED is undertaking a procurement process to establish a framework agreement for Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) via an Integrated Controller Working Position (ICWP). This procurement targets the airports of Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands, with potential extension to any future airport acquisitions by MAG. The procurement method is selective, featuring a competitive flexible procedure. As of 14th April 2026, the procurement is at the award stage, with the standstill period ending on 23rd April 2026 and the contract expected to start on 27th April 2026. The industry category involves flight control and air traffic control software development services, primarily delivered within the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, specifically in flight control and air traffic systems. The framework agreement potentially spans up to 15 years, providing opportunities for long-term business growth through maintenance, support, and product upgrades. Suppliers with experience in creating sophisticated software solutions and integrating complex system architectures would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of efficiently merging data for improved air traffic control operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the competitive procedure offering a level playing field for diverse business entities to showcase their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS)

Notice Description

MAG are establishing a framework agreement for EFPS through an Integrated Controller Working Position (ICWP). This will allow Call-Off by each airport; Manchester Airport Plc, Stansted Airport Ltd and East Midlands International Airport Ltd in respect of the supply to each airport. MAG shall have the option to procure any hardware, software, licences, product upgrades, or services that relate to or are ancillary to the main purpose of the contract notice and / or that are required in order to receive the benefit of the applicable goods or services being procured. In the event that MAG acquires any other airport(s), we reserve the right to procure similar ICWP / EFPS systems for these airport(s) through the resulting framework agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: MAG shall have the option to procure any hardware, software, licences, product upgrades, or services that relate to or are ancillary to the main purpose of the contract notice and / or that are required in order to receive the benefit of the applicable goods or services being procured. In the event that MAG acquires any other airport(s), we reserve the right to potentially procure similar ICWP / EFPS systems for these airport(s) through the resulting framework agreement.

Renewal: Multiple extensions are anticipated. An initial 5 year framework agreement is anticipated with further potential extensions taking it through to 15 years in total. This potential framework length will allow MAG to call off any maintenance and support requirements long beyond the initial implementation at each of the three airports. The extensions may be exercised at MAG's discretion based on a range of factors including business needs and circumstances.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033898-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48120000 - Flight control software package

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

72212121 - Air traffic control software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAG AIRPORT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M90 1QX
Postcode Area
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
TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Woodhouse Park
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Frequentis (UK) Limited

Frequentis AG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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