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13 Feb 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by MAG Airport Limited for Paramedic Services at Manchester Airport. The tender, titled "Paramedic Services Tender at Manchester Airport," falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting medical, paramedical, and ambulance services. The procurement method involves a selective, competitive flexible procedure aligned with the Procurement Act 2023. This includes a Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) and a Best and Final Offers stage. The procurement is currently active, with an expression of interest deadline set for 23rd March 2026, and the enquiry period closing on the 17th March 2026. The successful service provider is expected to deliver 24/7 first aid and emergency responder services across the Manchester Airport estate. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st December 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2032, with a total gross value estimated at £2,400,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in medical and paramedic services, with a well-demonstrated ability to meet stringent service level agreements and response times. Businesses adept at leveraging technology to deliver rapid medical response services, or those experienced in airport operations, may find themselves well-suited to compete. The procurement process, offering a structured competitive flexible procedure, potentially opens doors for SMEs capable of providing high-quality paramedic services. The evaluation criteria favour a combination of technical expertise, representing 60% of the assessment weight, and commercial viability at 40%, ensuring that bidders provide both quality and cost-effective solutions. Therefore, businesses that can offer top-tier paramedic services at competitive prices will be positioned to benefit from this contract, enhancing their visibility and positioning in the public service sector while contributing to the safety and wellbeing initiatives at Manchester Airport.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Paramedic Services Tender at Manchester Airport

Notice Description

The objective of this procurement is to secure a partnership with a key strategic partner to provide best-in-class Paramedic Services at Manchester Airport. Paramedic Services are essential for the day-to-day operation of the airport, maintaining passenger and staff safety and regulatory compliance. The Supplier will need to ensure they meet the response times set out in the Service Level Agreement, shared at the ITN stage, therefore, having robust contracts in place with suppliers who have experience in providing these important services is vital. This Procurement supports two of MAG's values: "People at our Core" and "Safe Hands", both of which are relevant to this particular service based on the safety and wellbeing of staff and passengers. The Supplier will deliver an on-site First Aid and Emergency Responder Service 24-hours per day, 7 days a week, including all bank holidays and weekends across the Manchester Airport estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013441-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

85142000 - Paramedical services

85143000 - Ambulance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 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
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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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

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

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