---
title: "Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0516ad"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAG AIRPORT LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS)

Buyer: MAG AIRPORT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0516ad

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## Summary

MAG AIRPORT LIMITED is undertaking a procurement process to establish a framework agreement for Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) via an Integrated Controller Working Position (ICWP). This procurement targets the airports of Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands, with potential extension to any future airport acquisitions by MAG. The procurement method is selective, featuring a competitive flexible procedure. As of 14th April 2026, the procurement is at the award stage, with the standstill period ending on 23rd April 2026 and the contract expected to start on 27th April 2026. The industry category involves flight control and air traffic control software development services, primarily delivered within the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, specifically in flight control and air traffic systems. The framework agreement potentially spans up to 15 years, providing opportunities for long-term business growth through maintenance, support, and product upgrades. Suppliers with experience in creating sophisticated software solutions and integrating complex system architectures would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of efficiently merging data for improved air traffic control operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the competitive procedure offering a level playing field for diverse business entities to showcase their capabilities.

## Notice

MAG are establishing a framework agreement for EFPS through an Integrated Controller Working Position (ICWP). This will allow Call-Off by each airport; Manchester Airport Plc, Stansted Airport Ltd and East Midlands International Airport Ltd in respect of the supply to each airport. MAG shall have the option to procure any hardware, software, licences, product upgrades, or services that relate to or are ancillary to the main purpose of the contract notice and / or that are required in order to receive the benefit of the applicable goods or services being procured. In the event that MAG acquires any other airport(s), we reserve the right to procure similar ICWP / EFPS systems for these airport(s) through the resulting framework agreement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: MAG shall have the option to procure any hardware, software, licences, product upgrades, or services that relate to or are ancillary to the main purpose of the contract notice and / or that are required in order to receive the benefit of the applicable goods or services being procured. In the event that MAG acquires any other airport(s), we reserve the right to potentially procure similar ICWP / EFPS systems for these airport(s) through the resulting framework agreement.

Renewal: Multiple extensions are anticipated. An initial 5 year framework agreement is anticipated with further potential extensions taking it through to 15 years in total. This potential framework length will allow MAG to call off any maintenance and support requirements long beyond the initial implementation at each of the three airports. The extensions may be exercised at MAG's discretion based on a range of factors including business needs and circumstances.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033898-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | £6,400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled, Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAG AIRPORT LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FREQUENTIS; FREQUENTIS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48120000 - Flight control software package
- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services
- 72212121 - Air traffic control software development services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 14:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033898-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 14:57 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033896-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032866-2026
- 19 May 2025 at 10:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022527-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033898-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033896-2026
  14th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032866-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022527-2025
  19th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.frequentis.com
- https://www.indracompany.com/en/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.magairports.com/
- https://www.magairports.com/work-with-us/procurement-and-contracts/

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