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Tender

02 Jul 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by MAG Airport Limited, a public undertaking based in Manchester, involves the acquisition of Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) fixtures, fittings, and components for Manchester, East Midlands, and Stansted Airports. The tender is categorized under the goods industry and employs a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) for supplier selection. As of now, the tender is active in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 26th August 2026. The estimated contract value is GBP 12,000,000 gross, with an award period concluding on 30th October 2026. This multi-staged tender allows for both direct awards and further competition within a framework agreement, accommodating up to four participants.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in aeronautical lighting solutions. Suitable businesses would include those capable of supplying compatible AGL systems, particularly firms that are either Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or authorised integrators with system-specific technical knowledge. The procurement's focus on technical competency, commercial value, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria highlights opportunities for innovative and sustainable businesses. Participants are encouraged to demonstrate their capability to fulfil the requirements efficiently, ensuring compliance and safety across the airports' operations.

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Notice Title

MAG Group Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) Fixtures, Fittings & Components Purchase

Notice Description

MAG is seeking to establish a Multi-Supplier Framework to facilitate a controlled, yet flexible method of procuring Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) fixtures, fittings and components across a diverse asset base. The requirement will incorporate Manchester (MAN), East Midlands (EMA) and Stansted (STN) Airports. It is MAG's intention that the Framework will allow for both Direct Award and Mini-Competition mechanisms to facilitate the purchase of goods. MAG will be following a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) which will evaluate Bidders against the below criteria: - Technical Competency (including ESG) - Commercial Value - Legal Compliance Further information will be available in the subsequent Tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Bidders will be asked to price against a pre-defined list of goods, however MAG requests that Bidders provide a breakdown of additional goods they can provide and associated costs.

Renewal: The possible extensions are broken down into 1x2 year extension. For example, initial term 3 years +2yrs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c288
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062331-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34997210 - Runway lights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2027 - 5 Jan 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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), TLJ South East (England)

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

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