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AwardedAwarded 24 August 2026

Departure Manager (DMAN)

Mag Airport Limited · Public undertaking

In brief

Mag Airport Limited awarded IT and software work to Frequentis UK Ltd on 24 August 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £5,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 7 years, up to 15 years with extensions, starting 11 May 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Frequentis UK Ltd (SME)
1 bid received
£5,000,000
Awarded 24 August 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 076509-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 082975-2026

About the buyer

Mag Airport LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

15

Awards

10

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From notice 076509-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 24 November 2025, last updated 2 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.