Scope
Reference
DN765544
Description
Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking tenders, on behalf of Ashfield District Council (the Council) (ADC) ,
Ashfield District Council (ADC) has secured £21.5m from the Towns Fund programme to build the Automated Distribution & Manufacturing Centre (ADMC) on a green field site in Kirkby in Ashfield, near M1 junction 28 and opposite Sutton Parkway station. The ADMC will be the centrepiece of a dedicated Innovation and Technology Park.
The 3,000 square metre building will become a centre of excellence for automation. It will support both the specialist manufacturing and distribution/fulfilment sectors, including small and medium sized enterprises. The building is estimated to be completed in March 2027.
The primary research and development area is a single storey building, with loading docks and facilities suitable for locating and operating automation systems in a flexible manner.
The remainder of the building houses a two-storey laboratory, training/conference area and an office complex along with an atrium for holding showcasing and other events. On the ground floor there is a designated lab and office for Nottingham Trent University which is a key partner in the project.
The ADMC's vision is to be an independent centre where businesses can receive automation related support and advice to help them grow their businesses.
The ADMC's mission is to work with businesses to create and implement bespoke automation strategies and solutions that improve productivity and enable prosperity and growth.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2035
- Possible extension to 31 December 2040
- 15 years
Description of possible extension:
A 10-year contract with an option to extend for a further five years, with a tenant break at 5 years, with 12 months' notice.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79993000 - Building and facilities management services
Contract locations
- UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Follow link below to the tendering portal advert where you can register your interest
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 90% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
Click on View Opportunities and search with reference : DN765544
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=21dd06fc-367c-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=d661b96d-4a7c-f011-813a-005056b64545
Link to the portal advert where you can register your interest.
Contracting authority
Ashfield District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMGL-3337-TLYD
Urban Road
Kirkby in Ashfield
NG17 8DA
United Kingdom
Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Nottinghamshire County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Providing Procurement Services
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCV-5152-BXBP
County Hall, Loughborough Road
Nottingham
NG2 7QP
United Kingdom
Email: prpc@nottscc.gov.uk
Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire