Scope
Reference
WS2525702015
Description
The objective of this procurement is to secure a partnership with a key strategic partner to provide best-in-class Recycling and Resource Management services at Manchester and East Midlands Airports, and support MAG on developing and achieving its Recycling Strategy.
In addition, this Procurement supports our strategic CSR objective which commits our airports to be net zero carbon by 2038 by cutting our remaining carbon emissions to zero and removing the need for carbon offsets. Working in partnership with a strategic partner which supports this objective is fundamental as well as ensuring Continuous Improvement on recycling and waste reduction.
The minimum requirement for the successful supplier(s) at Manchester and East Midlands Airport, will be to implement a solution that enables on-site waste segregation and ensures compliance with Simpler Recycling Legislation from 1st April 2026 at both airports.
Total value (estimated)
- £16,000,000 excluding VAT
- £19,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract (s) will be let for a period of 4 (four) years, with the option for MAG to extend for a further 3 (three) years (1+1+1 years) after the initial 4 (four) year term. The extensions may be exercised at MAG's discretion based on a range of factors including business needs and circumstances.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Manchester Airport
Description
Provision of Recycling and Resource Management services at Manchester Airport.
The minimum requirement for the successful supplier, will be to implement a solution that enables on-site waste segregation and ensures compliance with Simpler Recycling Legislation from 1st April 2026 at Manchester Airport.
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,400,000 excluding VAT
- £17,280,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. East Midlands Airport
Description
Provision of Recycling and Resource Management services at East Midlands Airport.
The minimum requirement for the successful supplier, will be to implement a solution that enables on-site waste segregation and ensures compliance with Simpler Recycling Legislation from 1st April 2026 at East Midlands Airport.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,600,000 excluding VAT
- £1,920,000 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
25 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
If you are wishing to express an interest in this opportunity and wish to view the prequalification documents please firstly register your company details on the MAG portal, on the following URL, and select "Register your interest":
https://www.magairports.com/work-with-us/procurement-and-contracts/
Once you have registered please email gregory.mina@stanstedairport.com and advise that you have registered on the Portal. You will then be given access to the project documents via SAP Ariba.
Details on how to provide a response to MAG are detailed in the documentation.
Bidders must submit their Pre-Qualification Questionnaires via the SAP Ariba Portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | Technical Weighting, including the below criteria: - Mobilisation & Resource Management - Service Delivery - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Innovation and Technology |
Quality | 55% |
| Commercial | Cost | 40% | |
| Contract | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
MAG is issuing this Tender Notice to commence a Pre-qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) to parties interested in taking part in the procurement process in relation to a proposed contract for Recycling and Resource Management Services at both Manchester and East Midlands Airports.
The purpose of the pre-qualification process is to provide MAG with sufficient information to select a shortlist of qualified applicants who will be invited to participate in a competitive tender process.
MAG is following the competitive flexible procedure in line with the Regulations of the Procurement Act 2023 and following the PQQ stage (subject to a sufficient number of compliant PQQ responses being received), MAG intends to select the Applicants who have achieved an overall PQQ Score of at least 60% for each Lot to be invited to submit a tender.
Following the PQQ, MAG will commence the Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) with the shortlisted Bidders from the PQQ.
Following the conclusion of the evaluation process of the initial tender submissions, MAG intends to take forward the 3 (three) top scoring Bidders at the ITN stage from the Lot which is the most economically advantageous to MAG to the Presentations and Best and Final Offers ("BAFO") stage. MAG reserves the right to take forward more Bidders in the event of a tie.
Contracting authority
MAG AIRPORT LIMITED
- Companies House: 11748654
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHNZ-5718-LHXL
6th Floor, Olympic House
Manchester
M90 1QX
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)