Open62 days left · closes 11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026

Group Plant & Tool Hire Tender

Mag Airport Limited · Public undertaking

In brief

Mag Airport Limited is looking for suppliers for laboratory equipment work (North West, East Midlands, South East).

The estimated value is £1,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 4 March 2027.

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

Bids close at 11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: 11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026

How bids are scored

Commercial 70% · Technical 15% · ESG 15%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 22 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

MAG is seeking to award a contract for the provision of Plant and Tool Hire services across its UK airports through a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. The successful supplier will be required to provide access to a comprehensive range of plant, powered access equipment, lifting equipment, accommodation units, generators, pumps, survey equipment, temporary site equipment, tools and associated accessories to support operational, maintenance and construction activities across Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands Airport. The contract will also support the requirements of approved third-party contractors operating on MAG sites. The appointed supplier will be responsible for the supply, delivery, collection and ongoing support of hire assets, together with management information and spend reporting to support effective contract management and continuous improvement throughout the contract term. The procurement seeks to establish a single contractual arrangement with a supplier capable of delivering a responsive, compliant and commercially competitive service across all MAG locations. Bidders will be evaluated against the following criteria: Technical Commercial ESG Legal and Contractual Compliance

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 62 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West, East Midlands, South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

11 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 086423-2026

About the buyer

Mag Airport LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from Mag Airport Limited

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From notice 086423-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.