This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Sep 2026 at 13:44

Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

MAG Airport Limited is procuring a single supplier for plant and tool hire across Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports. The requirement covers access to a broad range of equipment for operational, maintenance and construction activities, including powered access and lifting equipment, accommodation units, generators, pumps, compressors, surveying equipment, temporary site equipment, earthmoving and construction machinery, cooling and ventilation equipment, hand and power tools, floodlights, modular buildings and associated accessories. The supplier will provide delivery, collection and ongoing support for hired assets, together with management information and spend reporting. The arrangement will also support approved third-party contractors working on MAG sites. This is primarily a goods requirement, delivered across the three airport locations in England.

The procurement has reached tender: MAG invited offers through a multi-stage competitive flexible procedure. Stage 1 is a PQQ and selection questionnaire, followed by an invitation to tender, an optional best-and-final-offer stage, and contract award. The PQQ submission deadline was 15:00 on 12 October 2026; the tender period ends on 30 November 2026 at 23:59, and the award decision is due by 1 February 2027. The single lot has an estimated value of £1,000,000 excluding VAT, or £1,200,000 including VAT. The initial contract runs from 4 March 2027 to 3 March 2030, with options for two further one-year extensions, up to 3 March 2032. Evaluation is 70% commercial, 15% technical and 15% ESG.

This opportunity suits plant, equipment and tool-hire businesses able to provide a comprehensive, responsive service across multiple airport sites. Suppliers should have the fleet, stock access and operational capacity to source, deliver, collect, maintain and support varied hire assets, including lifting, powered access, generators, pumps, survey equipment, temporary site facilities, construction machinery and tools. The requirement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Strong logistics and asset-management processes will be important, as the appointed supplier must support airport operations, maintenance and construction work as well as approved third-party contractors. Businesses should be able to provide reliable management information and spend reporting, meet technical and contractual requirements, and demonstrate credible environmental, social and governance performance. The contract may also support purchases as well as hire.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Group Plant & Tool Hire Tender

Notice Description

MAG is seeking to award a contract for the provision of Plant and Tool Hire services across its UK airports through a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The successful supplier will be required to provide access to a comprehensive range of plant, powered access equipment, lifting equipment, accommodation units, generators, pumps, survey equipment, temporary site equipment, tools and associated accessories to support operational, maintenance and construction activities across Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands Airport. The contract will also support the requirements of approved third-party contractors operating on MAG sites. The appointed supplier will be responsible for the supply, delivery, collection and ongoing support of hire assets, together with management information and spend reporting to support effective contract management and continuous improvement throughout the contract term. The procurement seeks to establish a single contractual arrangement with a supplier capable of delivering a responsive, compliant and commercially competitive service across all MAG locations. Bidders will be evaluated against the following criteria: Technical Commercial ESG Legal and Contractual Compliance

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: While this agreement has the primary purpose of enabling the hire of assets within the scope, there is also potential for purchases to be made through the contract period.

Renewal: The proposed contract will include optional extension periods, exercisable at Manchester Airports Group's discretion. The initial contract term is expected to be three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional one-year periods, giving a maximum total contract duration of five (5) years.

Planning Information

MAG Airport is undertaking preliminary market engagement to gain refreshed insights into current market capabilities and interest. Previous tender exercises have focused solely on the provision of equipment and plant hire. As we consider the potential inclusion of consumables within the scope, we are seeking to understand whether this would be a viable strategic direction, and to assess whether there is sufficient capacity and capability within the market to meet our overall requirements. To support this, MAG is inviting up to six organisations to participate in 30 minute initial discussions via Microsoft Teams. These sessions will provide an opportunity for mutual introductions and allow MAG to share its current thinking while gaining valuable market input to help shape any future procurement activity. Meetings will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis and will take place over the next two weeks. If your organisation is interested in participating, please contact Dan Garnett at dan.garnett@magairports.com. Subject to availability, a meeting will be scheduled accordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086423-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

31120000 - Generators

31518100 - Floodlights

38296000 - Surveying instruments

42122000 - Pumps

42123000 - Compressors

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

42650000 - Pneumatic or motorised hand tools

43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

43830000 - Power tools

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2027 - 3 Mar 2030 3-4 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
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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), TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Woodhouse Park
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

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