Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb6-606e-71a9-b74c-206e631b2378/automated-distribution-and-manufacturing-centre-admc pending GB open procedure # Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC) [Nottinghamshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nottinghamshire-county-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 11 Mar 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender 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 [theadmc.co.uk](https://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 - Please feel free to submit any clarification questions to Jamie Burton - NCC/ADC will respond to these promptly. Read full description ## CPV classification Commercial property management services Building and facilities management services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-04eb7d-2025-03-11T13:05:56Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb7d-2025-03-11T13:05:56Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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