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Framework Complete
Departure Manager (DMAN)
Published 2 Sep 2026
2 Sep 2026
- Primary CPV
-
48120000 *
Flight control software package
- Location
- 🇬🇧 North West
- Value
- £5,000,000
- Contract
-
7 years Duration
22/09/2026 21/09/2033
- Contract Types
-
48 *Software packages & information systemsFull CPV Breakdown
- SME suitable
- Not stated
Publisher Address
6th Floor, Olympic House, Manchester, M90 1QX, United Kingdom · UKD
Contact
Award Criteria
Not specified
Related tenders
MAG AIRPORT LIMITED
All notices from this publisher Same CPV code
48120000 *
All notices with this CPV code
Reference: ID07301
MAG invited tenders to establish a Framework Agreement for Departure Manager (DMAN) systems at our Manchester (MAN) and
London Stansted (STN) Airports).
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) currently uses
Pre-Departure Sequencer (PDS) systems at
Manchester (MAN) and London Stansted (STN)
airports to support air traffic controllers (ATCOs),
but these systems depend heavily on human
expertise and lack the comprehensive functionality
of a Departure Management (DMAN) system. In
response to the 2022 amendment to the Air Traffic
Management Regulation (EU No 716/2014), MAG
is now required to implement DMAN systems at
both airports, marking a significant move toward
more intelligent and integrated airport operations.
Additionally, MAG plans to install new Electronic
Flight Progress Strip (EFPS) systems with
Integrated Controller Working Positions (ICWP),
with completion targeted for 2028 at Manchester
and 2032 at Stansted. To meet these timelines, fully
operational and standardised replacement systems
must be in place at each airport by their respective
deadlines.
There is a need for the successful supplier to
supply a highly adaptable, interoperable and
integrated solution for the implementation of a
DMAN system in accordance with the
Requirements set out in the tender documentation.
Full CPV breakdown
- 48120000 — Flight control software package (primary)
Notice details
- Buyer type
- Other public body
- Competition
- Open competition (any supplier can bid)
- Contract type
- Goods
- Bids received
- 1
- Winning supplier
- SME
- Procurement method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Main category
- Goods
- Above threshold
- Yes
- Legal basis
- UKPGA 2023/54
- Notice status
- Complete
- Award status
- Active
- Award date
- 24 Aug 2026
- Contract can be extended to
- 21 Sep 2041
- Renewal
- The Framework will be let for an initial period of 7 years with potential further 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 airport. The extensions may be exercised at MAG's discretion based on a range of factors including business needs and circumstances
- Framework agreement
- Yes
- Reserved / special regime
- Utilities
- Language
- EN
- Published
- 02 Sep 2026 11:13
- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05e77d
- Notice ID
- ID07301
Competition
1
Bids received
1
Bids considered at final stage
1
SME bids at final stage
0
VCSE bids at final stage
Organisations on this notice
Supplier, Tenderer SME
Regal House, Twickenham, TW1 3QS, United Kingdom
GB-COH 02704890
Key dates
- Future Signature Date
- 21 Sep 2026 · Scheduled
Full notice record
72 detailsEverything the publisher included in this notice, organised by section.
Organisations
| Party 1 › Name | MAG AIRPORT LIMITED |
| Party 1 › Address › Street | 6th Floor, Olympic House |
| Party 1 › Address › Town / city | Manchester |
| Party 1 › Address › Postcode | M90 1QX |
| Party 1 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 1 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 1 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKD33 |
| Party 1 › Contact › Email | info.procurement@magairport.com |
| Party 1 › Role | buyer |
| Party 1 › Link | https://www.magairports.com/ |
| Party 1 › Classification › Description | Public undertaking |
| Party 2 › Name | Frequentis (UK) Limited |
| Party 2 › Address › Street | Regal House |
| Party 2 › Address › Town / city | Twickenham |
| Party 2 › Address › Postcode | TW1 3QS |
| Party 2 › Address › Country | GB |
| Party 2 › Address › Country | United Kingdom |
| Party 2 › Address › Region (NUTS) | UKI75 |
| Party 2 › Contact › Email | Sales.UK@frequentis.com |
| Party 2 › Role › Role 1 | supplier |
| Party 2 › Role › Role 2 | tenderer |
| Party 2 › Link | http://www.frequentis.com |
| Party 2 › Business size | sme |
| Party 2 › VCSEs | No |
| Party 2 › Public service mission organisation | No |
| Party 2 › Sheltered workshop | No |
Buyer
| Name | MAG AIRPORT LIMITED |
Tender
| Title | Departure Manager (DMAN) |
| Status | complete |
| Procedure type | open |
| Procedure | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Special regime | utilities |
| Techniques › Framework agreement | Yes |
| Lot › Status | complete |
Awards
| Title | Departure Manager (DMAN) System |
| Status | active |
| Date | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Value › Value incl. VAT | £6,000,000 |
| Value › Value | £5,000,000 |
| Value › Currency | GBP |
| Category | goods |
| Above threshold | Yes |
| Supplier › Name | Frequentis (UK) Limited |
| Item › CPV › CPV 1 › Description | Flight control software package |
| Item › CPV › CPV 2 › Description | Industry specific software development services |
| Item › CPV › CPV 3 › Description | Air traffic control software development services |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 1 › Region (NUTS) | UKD |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 1 › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 1 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 2 › Region (NUTS) | UKF |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 2 › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 2 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 3 › Region (NUTS) | UKI |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 3 › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 3 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 4 › Region (NUTS) | UKJ |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 4 › Country | GB |
| Item › Delivery › Delivery 4 › Country | United Kingdom |
| Contract period › Start | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Contract period › End | 21 Sep 2033 |
| Contract period › Can be extended to | 21 Sep 2041 |
| Can be renewed | Yes |
| Renewal › Description | The Framework will be let for an initial period of 7 years with potential further 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 airport. The extensions may be exercised at MAG's discretion based on a range of factors including business needs and circumstances |
| Has options | Yes |
| Document › Document type | Award notice |
| Document › Description | Contract award notice on Find a Tender |
| Document › Link | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082975-2026 |
| Document › Published | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Assessment Summaries Date Sent | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Milestone › Type | Future signature date |
| Milestone › Due | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Milestone › Status | scheduled |