Manchester Airport: project updates, contractors & tenders
AiroSignal tracked 5 opportunities at Manchester Airport over the past 12 months, and 3 are still active. They break down into 3 project and funding signals and 2 contracts awarded. The most recent project signal, from 1 Oct 2026, is "Manchester Airport Terminal 2 · sensory room facility for passengers with autism and accessibility needs" (phase: announced, owner: Manchester Airport).
- Active
- 3
- Tenders & notices
- 0
- Projects & funding
- 3
- Contracts awarded
- 2
- Last update
- 1 Oct 2026
Manchester Airport at a glance
- Owner
- Manchester Airports Group
- Opened
- 1929
- Runways
- 2, longest 05R/23L at 3,050 m (10,007 ft)
- Hub airlines
- Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus UK
- IATA / ICAO
- MAN / EGCC
- Elevation
- 257 ft (78 m)
Airport facts: Wikidata (CC0) and OurAirports (public domain).
What is being bought at Manchester Airport
Based on the 5 opportunities AiroSignal tracked here in the past 12 months.
Re-compete radar
- ~Q1 2029 · Manchester Airport · DHL ground handling services for SASIncumbent: DHL Supply Chain
Estimated from contract terms in award notices.
Upcoming projects & funding
Project, funding and policy signals at Manchester Airport, newest first.
- Project signal
Manchester Airport Terminal 2 · sensory room facility for passengers with autism and accessibility needs
Phase: Announced · Owner: Manchester Airport
- Project signal
Manchester Airport Terminal 2 · Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality lounge expansion
Phase: Construction · Owner: Manchester Airport
- Project signal
Manchester Airport · 2026 summer route expansion to North Africa, Mediterranean, and South Asia
Owner: Manchester Airport
Source links, full details and match scores are in your free AiroSignal briefing.
Contracts awarded
Awarded contracts at Manchester Airport, with the winning supplier and an estimated re-compete window where known.
- Award signalAwarded ·
Manchester Airport · DHL ground handling services for SAS
Incumbent: DHL Supply Chain · Re-compete ~Q1 2029
- Award signalAwarded ·
Manchester Airport · accessibility services CAA rating audit
Incumbent: ABM
Source links, full details and match scores are in your free AiroSignal briefing.
Questions about Manchester Airport
Is Manchester Airport currently tendering?
No open or upcoming tender or notice is listed for Manchester Airport right now. AiroSignal does track 3 project and funding signals there that can point to future procurement.
How long is the runway at Manchester Airport?
Manchester Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05R/23L, is 3,050 m (10,007 ft) long, with a concrete surface. Other runways: 05L/23R at 3,048 m.
What projects are planned at Manchester Airport?
AiroSignal has tracked 3 project and funding signals at Manchester Airport in the past 12 months. The most recent are: "Manchester Airport Terminal 2 · sensory room facility for passengers with autism and accessibility needs" (phase: announced), "Manchester Airport Terminal 2 · Aspire Pre-Flight Hospitality lounge expansion" (phase: construction) and "Manchester Airport · 2026 summer route expansion to North Africa, Mediterranean, and South Asia".
Who has won recent contracts at Manchester Airport?
Suppliers named on recent awards at Manchester Airport include DHL Supply Chain and ABM. AiroSignal tracked 2 contract awards there in the past 12 months, the most recent being "Manchester Airport · DHL ground handling services for SAS" (26 Aug 2026).
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