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title: "Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC)"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC)

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb7d

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## Summary

Nottinghamshire County Council has initiated a procurement process to appoint a commercial operator for the Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC) located in Nottinghamshire. The procurement falls under the public authority sub-central government category and is in the Planning stage, with preliminary market engagement currently scheduled. Key milestones include initial engagement events on the 25th and 31st of March 2025, with further events possibly running until the end of April 2025. This process follows a Competitive Flexible Procedure as specified by the Procurement Act 2023. The ADMC building is expected to be completed by March 2026, and the appointed operator should be in place by the end of 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in commercial property management services and building and facilities management. It is well-suited for businesses capable of providing bespoke automation strategies to enhance productivity and prosperity in local and regional markets. The ADMC will serve as a hub for innovation, offering research and development, prototyping, showcasing, and training programmes. Companies participating in this tender will benefit from a 3,000m2 state-of-the-art facility and be part of an emerging cluster of automation businesses within the Ashfield Innovation and Technology Park. Engaging in this procurement process will allow firms to gain detailed insights and tailor their participation to meet the project's requirements and goals.

## Notice

Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC) Intent to Go to Market 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 in March 2026. 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 adoption of automation within local and regional businesses and achieving financial sustainability. ADC aims to have a commercial operator appointed by the end of 2025. Preliminary Market Engagement stage of the Procurement Process The procurement is expected to follow a Competitive Flexible Procedure, following the Procurement Act 2023. This notice commences the procurement process via a preliminary market engagement stage. The preliminary market engagement stage is intended to allow potential contractors to gain a more detailed understanding of the ADMC, its progress, and the procurement process being undertaken. It will also support NCC and ADC to develop the first stage tender by helping to: * Develop the requirements and approach to the procurement. * Design the conditions of participation and award criteria. * Prepare the tender notice and associated tender documents. * Identify likely contractual terms. * Building capacity in relation to the contract being awarded. NCC/ADC proposes to run initial group engagement events via Teams on two dates: * 25th March 2025 1.00pm to 3.00pm * 31st March 2025 10.00am to 12.00pm Further events may be run before the end of April 2025 as demand requires. NCC/ADC may also be prepared to have individual engagements with potential contractors. These will be arranged as needed before the end of April 2025. All information and material collected from these pre-market engagement activities will need be documented and form part of the subsequent tender pack, respecting commercial confidentiality. Contact To express interest in being part of the Preliminary Market Engagement stage of this procurement process and to be sent the ADMC - Intent to Go to Market - Power Point Information Pack, please contact Jamie Burton - jamie.burton2@nottscc.gov.uk Please feel free to submit any clarification questions to Jamie Burton - jamie.burton2@nottscc.gov.uk NCC/ADC will respond to these promptly.

### Planning Information

Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC)
Intent to Go to Market 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 in March 2026. 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 adoption of automation within local and regional businesses and achieving financial sustainability.
ADC aims to have a commercial operator appointed by the end of 2025.
Preliminary Market Engagement stage of the Procurement Process
The procurement is expected to follow a Competitive Flexible Procedure, following the Procurement Act 2023. This notice commences the procurement process via a preliminary market engagement stage.
The preliminary market engagement stage is intended to allow potential contractors to gain a more detailed understanding of the ADMC, its progress, and the procurement process being undertaken. It will also support NCC and ADC to develop the first stage tender by helping to:
• Develop the requirements and approach to the procurement.
• Design the conditions of participation and award criteria.
• Prepare the tender notice and associated tender documents.
• Identify likely contractual terms.
• Building capacity in relation to the contract being awarded.
NCC/ADC proposes to run initial group engagement events via Teams on two dates:
• 25th March 2025 1.00pm to 3.00pm
• 31st March 2025 10.00am to 12.00pm
Further events may be run before the end of April 2025 as demand requires.
NCC/ADC may also be prepared to have individual engagements with potential contractors. These will be arranged as needed before the end of April 2025.
All information and material collected from these pre-market engagement activities will need be documented and form part of the subsequent tender pack, respecting commercial confidentiality.
Contact
To express interest in being part of the Preliminary Market Engagement stage of this procurement process and to be sent the ADMC - Intent to Go to Market - Power Point Information Pack, please contact Jamie Burton - jamie.burton2@nottscc.gov.uk
Please feel free to submit any clarification questions to Jamie Burton - jamie.burton2@nottscc.gov.uk NCC/ADC will respond to these promptly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008720-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008720-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008720-2025
  11th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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