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title: "MCS User Manual"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# MCS User Manual

Buyer: DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605e2

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003187-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,447 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATG AIRPORTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 15:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003187-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003187-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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