Planning

Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) Systems

  • MAG Airport Ltd

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-038275

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04c05f

Published 27 November 2024, 11:38am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

MAG Airport Ltd

Olympic House, Manchester Airport

Manchester

M90 1QX

Contact

Gary Sadler

Email

gary.sadler@magairports.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKD33 - Manchester

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.magairports.com/

Buyer's address

https://esourcing.waxdigital.co.uk/MAG/Signin.aspx

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Other activity

Airport Related Activites


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Electronic Flight Progress Strips (EFPS) Systems

Reference number

DGI92 GS

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 48121000 - Air traffic control software package

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

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.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKD33 - Manchester
Main site or place of performance

All MAG Airports - MAN, STN & EMA

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

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.

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

2 June 2025


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

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.