Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is seeking to appoint suppliers to a £600M framework for small to medium construction works across its three sites: Manchester Airport, East Midlands Airport and Stansted Airport.
From: newcivilengineer.com
The framework is for an initial five years, with an option to extend contracts up to eight years, and will cover a wide range of construction and civil engineering projects.
The procurement notice outlines opportunities across three primary specialisms – Building, Civils, and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) works – each crucial to maintaining and expanding airport infrastructure in both airside and landside environments.
In the Building category, suppliers will be tasked with providing construction services that encompass new builds, fit-outs and refurbishments with design and build options. These works will span office areas, terminal buildings and commercial spaces, with individual projects capped at a value of £5M. This reflects the ongoing need for modernisation and expansion as passenger numbers grow and airport facilities evolve. The Manchester Airport Buildings Lot is projected to have a value of £124.2M (including VAT), Stansted is valued at at £110.7M and East Midlands at £35.1M.
The Civils component is for design and build jobs up to £5M in value and covers an extensive scope of civil engineering services, including repairs, alterations, additions and reconstruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, utilities, water supply systems and storm drainage networks. This suite of works is vital to ensure that the airports’ underlying infrastructure remains safe, efficient and capable of supporting increasing operational demands. Manchester Airport’s Civils Lot again has the biggest workbank, with an estimated spend of £118.68M, with Stansted and East Midlands airports accounting for £105.78M and £33.54M respectively.
Meanwhile, the MEP section addresses mechanical, electrical and plumbing works at the three airports. These works include minor repairs, new installations, inspections, and testing, covering networks for water, gas and electricity. This component supports vital services and ensures operational continuity, with individual contracts valued at up to £5M. Manchester Airport’s MEP Lot again represents the largest investment, with £33.12M, followed by Stansted at £29.52M and East Midlands at £9.36M.
The total value of the framework is estimated at £600M, inclusive of VAT, underscoring the scale and strategic importance of these works to MAG’s broader airport development and maintenance agenda. The contracts are expected to run from December 2025 until December 2030, with a possible extension until the end of 2033.
This procurement process not only highlights MAG’s commitment to maintaining world-class airport facilities but also opens substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the construction and engineering sectors. By segmenting the work into lots across three airports and varying specialties, MAG encourages competitive bidding and the involvement of diverse suppliers.
The deadline for requests to participate is 11.59pm on 18 July.
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The procurement notice outlines opportunities across three primary specialisms – Building, Civils, and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) works – each crucial to maintaining and expanding airport infrastructure in both airside and landside environments.
In the Building category, suppliers will be tasked with providing construction services that encompass new builds, fit-outs and refurbishments with design and build options. These works will span office areas, terminal buildings and commercial spaces, with individual projects capped at a value of £5M. This reflects the ongoing need for modernisation and expansion as passenger numbers grow and airport facilities evolve. The Manchester Airport Buildings Lot is projected to have a value of £124.2M (including VAT), Stansted is valued at at £110.7M and East Midlands at £35.1M.
The Civils component is for design and build jobs up to £5M in value and covers an extensive scope of civil engineering services, including repairs, alterations, additions and reconstruction of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, utilities, water supply systems and storm drainage networks. This suite of works is vital to ensure that the airports’ underlying infrastructure remains safe, efficient and capable of supporting increasing operational demands. Manchester Airport’s Civils Lot again has the biggest workbank, with an estimated spend of £118.68M, with Stansted and East Midlands airports accounting for £105.78M and £33.54M respectively.
Meanwhile, the MEP section addresses mechanical, electrical and plumbing works at the three airports. These works include minor repairs, new installations, inspections, and testing, covering networks for water, gas and electricity. This component supports vital services and ensures operational continuity, with individual contracts valued at up to £5M. Manchester Airport’s MEP Lot again represents the largest investment, with £33.12M, followed by Stansted at £29.52M and East Midlands at £9.36M.
The total value of the framework is estimated at £600M, inclusive of VAT, underscoring the scale and strategic importance of these works to MAG’s broader airport development and maintenance agenda. The contracts are expected to run from December 2025 until December 2030, with a possible extension until the end of 2033.
This procurement process not only highlights MAG’s commitment to maintaining world-class airport facilities but also opens substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the construction and engineering sectors. By segmenting the work into lots across three airports and varying specialties, MAG encourages competitive bidding and the involvement of diverse suppliers.
The deadline for requests to participate is 11.59pm on 18 July.
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