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Planned procurement · Notice 090919-2026
Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC)
Ashfield District Council
- Value
- £1m
- Stage
- Early notice
- Where
- East Midlands
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 31 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2037
In plain English
Ashfield District Council is preparing to appoint a commercial operator to run its new Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC) in Ashfield, with the contract expected to run from March 2027 to March 2037. This notice is only an early market engagement stage - no tender has been published yet, and businesses are invited to join briefing sessions and discussions to help shape the eventual contract.
Good fit for: Organisations experienced in operating innovation, R&D, or business support/technical facilities who could run a large automation centre commercially.
Watch out: This is a pre-market engagement notice, not a live tender - no bids can be submitted yet; A previous 2025 attempt to procure this contract failed due to scope, subsidy and compliance issues; Contract requires running a 3,000m2 facility covering R&D, prototyping, showcasing and skills training - likely needs significant capability and resources; Interested parties must contact the named individual to join engagement events and express interest before any formal process begins
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What the buyer says
Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC) Procurement Early Engagement Notice Purpose This notice is to make potential contractors aware that, via the Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) procurement team, Ashfield District Council (ADC) will commence a process to appoint a commercial operator for their Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC). The publication of this notice commences the preliminary market engagement stage of the procurement process. The procurement is expected to follow a Competitive Flexible Procedure, based on the Procurement Act 2023. Background The ADMC is a flagship project for Ashfield District Council. The ADMC will work with businesses to create and implement bespoke automation strategies and solutions that improve productivity and enable prosperity and growth. The ADMC will be a 3,000m2 purpose built, multifunctional, automation centre. Its vision is based on four “pillars” of activity: • Research and Development • Prototyping and Proof of Principle • Showcasing and Demonstration • Skills and Training The ADMC will be at the centre of a cluster of automation businesses, some of which will be located on the adjacent Ashfield Innovation and Technology Park that is also in development. The ADMC building is expected to be completed by December 2027. More details can be found on the ADMC website at www.theadmc.co.uk. Proposed Governance and Operation ADC confirmed its positioning regarding governance and operation of the ADMC in January 2025. It has resolved to carry out a public procurement procedure to appoint an external organisation to run the ADMC. ADC believe that this contracted approach will allow the ADMC to be operated effectively and efficiently such that it achieves its twin goals of supporting the greater ad…
Procedure: not stated. Published 25 Sep 2026.
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