Award

MCS User Manual

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, a central government public authority based in Lichfield, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "MCS User Manual" project. This contract involved producing user manuals for the guidance of Air Traffic Officers on the Modular Control System for Aeronautical Ground Lighting Services. Current information indicates that this was a direct procurement, conducted below the threshold without competition, categorised under services within the defence and security special regime. The contract has been awarded to ATG Airports Limited, headquartered in Warrington, with the contract period running from 1st January 2026 to 31st March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £34,136.40, signed on 19th December 2025.

This tender, focusing on specialised services in aeronautical operation, provides significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses proficient in creating technical manuals or operational guidance for air traffic systems. Companies with a background in aerospace engineering, design consultancy, or technical writing for aviation systems would be especially well-suited to such contracts. The structured yet specialised nature of this procurement process demonstrates that specialised skills in navigation systems or lighting services provide a competitive advantage in securing future contracts within the defence sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

MCS User Manual

Notice Description

User's manuals to be produced for the guidance of Air Traffic Officers on the Operation of the Modular Control System (MCS) for Aeronautical Ground Lighting Services including Signs, RHAG Marker Boards, Traffic lights, Obstruction Lights; and where appropriate Net Barrier Installation or Arrestor Systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003187-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,447 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
diocomrcl-enser@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATG AIRPORTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0605e2-2026-01-14T15:31:24Z",
    "date": "2026-01-14T15:31:24Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0605e2",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PPWG-8368-RJMG",
            "name": "Defence Infrastructure Organisation",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PPWG-8368-RJMG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "St George's House, DMS Whittington",
                "locality": "Lichfield",
                "postalCode": "WS149PY",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKG24"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "diocomrcl-enser@mod.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-02590813",
            "name": "ATG Airports Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "02590813"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Lowton Business Park Newton Road, Lowton",
                "locality": "Warrington",
                "postalCode": "WA3 2AP",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD36"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "chris.mcguinness@atgairports.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PPWG-8368-RJMG",
        "name": "Defence Infrastructure Organisation"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "715730534",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "MCS User Manual",
        "description": "User's manuals to be produced for the guidance of Air Traffic Officers on the Operation of the Modular Control System (MCS) for Aeronautical Ground Lighting Services including Signs, RHAG Marker Boards, Traffic lights, Obstruction Lights; and where appropriate Net Barrier Installation or Arrestor Systems.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "specialRegime": [
            "defenceSecurity"
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-02590813",
                    "name": "ATG Airports Limited"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "73110000",
                            "description": "Research services"
                        }
                    ],
                    "deliveryAddresses": [
                        {
                            "region": "UK",
                            "country": "GB",
                            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-01-01T00:00:00+00:00",
                "endDate": "2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 34136.4,
                "amount": 28447,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2025-12-19T00:00:00+00:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "003187-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003187-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-01-14T15:31:24Z",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}