Tender

Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS)

MAG AIRPORT LIMITED

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Tender

19 May 2025 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

MAG Airport Limited is initiating a procurement process for a new Electronic Flight Progress Strip System (EFPS) aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and safety across Manchester, East Midlands, and Stansted airports. This opportunity, classified within the industry of flight control software, invites businesses to participate in a competitive tender process. Located in Manchester, the buyer is seeking to establish a framework agreement that allows call-off by respective airports for the supply of ICWP/EFPS. The procurement stage is currently in the 'tender' phase with key activities including a pre-qualification questionnaire submission through SAP Ariba. Expressions of interest are due by 16 June 2025, and the award decision is expected by 5 November 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for companies specializing in flight control software development and air traffic control systems to expand their business. Given the detailed requirements for an integrated controller work position (ICWP) and competitive flexible procedure, businesses poised to benefit are those with capabilities in national and international software solutions for air traffic control, as well as robust support and maintenance capabilities. SMEs are also encouraged to apply, making this an inclusive chance for diverse business entities to participate in a long-term framework agreement that anticipates multiple potential extensions, fostering sustained growth and development until potentially 2040.

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Notice Title

Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS)

Notice Description

MAG are seeking to invite tenders for a new Electronic Flight Progress Strip System (EFPS) to replace systems at our existing three airports, Manchester, East Midlands and Stansted. In consideration of the 'state of the art' within the market place, at the time of writing this requirement, it is clear that the evolution to an integrated controller work position (ICWP) is the way forward, in order to produce efficiencies and promote safety by enabling controllers to operate in a less cluttered and distracting environment. Primarily, the ICWP is viewed as an integration platform whereby the merging of data from various airports systems, from other vendors, will provide a clearer more efficient workspace for controllers and have the flexibility to permit the evolution of new ways of working. At this stage, it is required that the first delivery of an ICWP/EFPS will occur at Manchester and must include the EFPS functionality. MAG are seeking to establish a framework agreement for ICWP/EFPS to 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. Further information is available in the tender documentation. If you are wishing to express an interest in this opportunity and wish to view the prequalification documents please firstly register your company details on the MAG portal, on the following URL, and select "Register your interest": https://www.magairports.com/work-with-us/procurement-and-contracts/ Once you have registered please email gary.sadler@magairports.com and stephen.thirlwell@magairports.com to advise that you have registered on the Portal. You will then be given access to the project documents via SAP Ariba. Details on how to provide a response to MAG are detailed in the documentation. Bidders must submit their Pre-Qualification Questionnaires via the SAP Ariba Portal.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022527-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAG AIRPORT LIMITED
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
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

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