Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
MAG AIRPORT LIMITED
6th Floor,Olympic House, Manchester Airport
MANCHESTER
M901QX
Contact
Scott Hawley
Telephone
+44 7711574389
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
11748654
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
https://mag.medius-s2c.com/S2C/SignIn.aspx
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/kWMbq
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://mag.medius-s2c.com/S2C/SignIn.aspx
one.6) Main activity
Airport-related activities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Airport Operational Database (AODB)
Reference number
ID6727
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48131000 - Aviation ground support software package
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
MAG Technology are approaching the market to procure a replacement for the 'core' AODB capabilities and are seeking next-generation AODB solutions that fit within our modern, API-first, and decoupled architecture. We prefer flexible and modular solutions that can adapt to our evolving technological needs.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48620000 - Operating systems
- 48810000 - Information systems
- 63731000 - Airport operation services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
Main site or place of performance
Manchester Airport
East Midlands Airport
Stansted Airport
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
MAG Technology's vision is to build the world's most intelligent airports, featuring industry-leading Airport Operating Systems that seamlessly integrate and optimise airport operations ensuring the highest levels of efficiency, safety, and passenger satisfaction.
The Airport Operational Database (AODB) is critically important and plays a central role to support our airport's daily operations. It is the master repository and most truthful representation for all flight related details and is used to feed other airport systems and processes (i.e. Flight Information Displays, Website, A-CDM etc). The AODB is used by many stakeholders to manage day-to-day airport operations, including ATC, Ground Handlers, Airlines, Airfield Operations, Passenger Services and the Billing team use it to aid aviation revenue collection.
We seek to replace the legacy Chroma AODB with a modern, purpose-built solution across all MAG airports, including ACDM capability, specifically at Manchester and London Stansted.
MAG has been using a variation of the Chroma solution for over 30 years. Ownership of the solution has changed significantly over the years; multiple capabilities and features have been added and now MAG airports have varying versions of the AODB.
Our strategy is to use modern enterprise integration technologies to move to a 'loosely coupled' systems landscape, away from a single vendor, monolithic solution. This has seen the introduction of an enterprise integration layer, and the de-coupling of features from the legacy Chroma application over time, to incrementally reduce the complexity and risk associated with migration from the platform.
The current business capabilities implemented in Chroma have been assessed, and we have identified 'core' capabilities to migrate to a new AODB solution, with the other 'non-core capabilities' moved away from AODB - for example, resource planning/forecasting and flight information display (FID/PID) capabilities.
We are now focused on a replacement for the 'core' AODB capabilities and we are seeking next-generation AODB solutions that fit within our modern, API-first, and decoupled architecture. We prefer flexible and modular solutions that can adapt to our evolving technological needs.
Future AODB capabilities:
• Flight information;
• Data management and prioritisation;
• ACDM;
• Automated call to gate;
• Messaging/ Announcement rules;
• Specialist Interfaces;
• User set up;
• Reference data management and set up;
• Aviation, Fixed Electrical Point and Non-Aviation Billings;
• Contract management
Replacement of the AODB is a key strategic project within MAGs wider digital transformation programme, reflected in our vision, mission and key objectives below.
We are seeking an experienced aviation technology vendor that can meet our future AODB requirements and work collaboratively with us to achieve our long-term vision and evolving operational and technology needs.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £20,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
180
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract will be re-tendered on the expiry of the agreement.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 4
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
The details are contained on the PQQ document.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To participate in the tender you must register your interest at the following address:
http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/kWMbq
Once registered you will be given access to the PQQ documents.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Conditions are detailed in the PQQ document.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
Please refer to the PQQ document.
three.1.8) Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded
Please refer to the PQQ document.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-010859
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
4 October 2024
Local time
1:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
28 October 2024
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
To participate in the tender you must register your interest at the following address:
http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/kWMbq
Once registered you will be given access to the PQQ documents.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
MAG
Olympic House, Manchester, M90 1QX
Manchester
M90 1QX
Country
United Kingdom