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    ContractsOperator Wanted for Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre
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    Operator Wanted for Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre

    Contract value
    £1m
    Published 25 Sept 2026

    Ashfield District Council is seeking a commercial operator for its new 3,000m² Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre opening in December 2027, with preliminary market engagement starting now.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· East MidlandsPublished 25 Sept 2026· 2 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £1m
    Published 25 Sept 2026

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    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,000,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      East Midlands

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    Open tender — no closing date published. Opened 2 weeks ago.

    25 September 2026
    Open tender · no closing date published

    Brief

    Ashfield District Council, via Nottinghamshire County Council's procurement team, is seeking a commercial operator to run the Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC) in Ashfield. This is an early engagement notice for potential contractors. About the ADMC: The ADMC is a 3,000m² purpose-built automation centre opening in December 2027, designed to help local and regional businesses adopt automation solutions. The centre will operate across four key areas: Research and Development, Prototyping and Proof of Principle, Showcasing and Demonstration, and Skills and Training. It will anchor an automation business cluster, including the adjacent Ashfield Innovation and Technology Park. What We're Looking For: Ashfield District Council is running a public procurement process under the Procurement Act 2023 using a Competitive Flexible Procedure to appoint an external organisation to operate the ADMC. The successful operator will be responsible for running the centre effectively and efficiently, supporting local business growth while achieving financial sustainability. Current Stage: This notice marks the start of the preliminary market engagement stage. We are inviting potential contractors to: - Gain detailed understanding of the ADMC project and its progress - Participate in group engagement events (10 and 12 November 2024) - Engage in individual discussions - Help shape procurement requirements, contract scope, and terms Timeline: Ashfield District Council aims to have a commercial operator appointed in 2027. A previous procurement process in late 2025 was unsuccessful; this new process incorporates feedback from potential bidders regarding contract scope, subsidy, and compliance. To Participate: Express your interest and request the ADMC Intent to Go to Market information pack by contacting Jamie Burton at jamie.burton2@nottscc.gov.uk. You can also submit clarification questions to the same address.

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    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-077a58

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