--- title: "Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) Systems" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c05f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c05f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c05f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c05f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MAG AIRPORT LTD" published: "2024-11-27" --- # Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) Systems Buyer: MAG AIRPORT LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c05f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c05f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c05f.json) ## Summary MAG Airport Ltd is planning a public procurement process to replace its legacy Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) System with a modern, purpose-built solution for air traffic control across all MAG airports, including Manchester (MAN), Stansted (STN), and East Midlands (EMA). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with MAG seeking expressions of interest from potential suppliers. A Request For Information (RFI) will be issued at a later stage. Interested parties must self-register via the MAGSource portal and contact Gary Sadler to express their interest. Key dates include a future notice expected on 2 June 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for technology suppliers offering cutting-edge air traffic control software solutions. Businesses with expertise in next-generation Integrated Controller Working Positions (ICWP) and modular, API-first architectures are particularly well-suited to compete. Participation in this process will allow suppliers to showcase their capabilities and influence MAG's procurement strategy and decision-making. By engaging in early market engagement, businesses can position themselves as valuable partners in this strategic initiative, potentially leading to future contractual relationships with MAG Airport Ltd. ## Notice MAG Airport Limited (MAG) is initiating early market engagement to consider options to replace the legacy Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) System used by Air Traffic Control, with a modern, purpose-built solution that can be utilised across all MAG airports. ### Lot Information Lot 1 MAG Airport Limited (MAG) is initiating early market engagement to consider options to replace the legacy Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) System used by Air Traffic Control, with a modern, purpose-built solution that can be utilised across all MAG airports. To achieve this, MAG is seeking input from technology suppliers who offer cutting-edge EFPS solutions. MAG is eager to learn about suppliers' thoughts, insights, and innovative approaches to partnering on this strategic initiative. MAG is seeking solutions that deliver next-generation Integrated Controller Working Positions (ICWP) within a modern and fit-for-purpose air traffic technology environment and integration capability. Our aim is to procure a flexible, modular solution that operates inside our modern, API-first, decoupled architecture. By participating in this process, you will help MAG gain a better understanding of the current market offerings and capabilities for EFPS and ICWP solutions. MAG will use the information gathered from this process to inform their procurement strategy and decision making. Please note that this process does not constitute a formal tender or invitation to bid, and MAG reserves the right to change or cancel the process at any time. Participation in this process does not guarantee or imply any future contractual relationship between MAG and any supplier. Suppliers who participate in this process will be responsible for their own costs and expenses. MAG will treat all information provided by suppliers as confidential and will not disclose it to any third parties without prior consent. Thank you for your interest in partnering with MAG on this strategic initiative. We look forward to hearing from you soon. MAG are initially seeking expressions of interest and will issue a Request For Information (RFI) at a later stage to interested parties. The procurement process will be managed through MAGSource. All bidders interested in participating in this procurement must self-register via the portal which can be accessed here: https;//esourcing.waxdigital.co.uk/MAG/Signin.aspx Once registered, please contact gary.sadler@magairports.com to express an interest and be included in the event. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038275-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MAG AIRPORT LTD | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M90 1QX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Woodhouse Park | | Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East | | Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48121000 - Air traffic control software package ## Release History - 27 Nov 2024 at 11:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038275-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://esourcing.waxdigital.co.uk/MAG/Signin.aspx - https://www.magairports.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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