Appointment of an Operator for the i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland

Mid & East Antrim Borough Council has secured funding approval for the business case for the development of a new i4C Innovation and Cleantech Centre (herein referred to as “i4C”) located on the St Patrick’s Regeneration Site in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.
The Council is interested in appointing a suitably experienced operator to manage and operate the i4C in the medium to long term and, in the short term, to inform the design and lead the branding, marketing and fit-out of the i4C prior to its opening. Prior to commencing the procurement of an operator for the i4C, the Council wishes to discuss with experienced operators the Council’s thinking in relation to its approach to the operator procurement, including scope of operator services, risk allocation, commercial terms and procurement process. By undertaking this initial PME, the Council is seeking to attract strong market interest in the subsequent procurement, resulting in the appointment of an operator with the experience and capability to deliver the i4C’s long term success.