Flexible lab, manufacturing
and office space
AMIDS is Scotland’s home of advanced manufacturing and innovation and provides a positive environment which delivers a major boost to Scotland’s manufacturing and Life Science sectors.
AMIDS is a collaborative project between Renfrewshire Council and Buccleuch Property.
Sustainability and net zero is a core value of the AMIDS project and offers occupiers the ability to connect to Scotland’s most advance district heat network.
AMIDS is already home to two national innovation assets as anchor tenants:
CPI’s Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre
National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)
AMIDS will empower creativity, collaboration and cutting edge solutions, creating a dynamic ecosystem fostering synergy among industries and academia.
This will drive technological advancements and accelerate innovation. We want to ensure that manufacturing excellence is harnessed to cultivate a vibrant community where forward thinking minds can work together to create change. Delivering economic growth and pioneering breakthroughs that shape and meet challenges of the future.
Planning Permission in Principle for 75,000 sq m of Class 4,5,& 6 development.
Scotland’s most advanced district heat network.
High-quality public realm and green space provides opportunities for healthy, sustainable, active lifestyles and is already being used by those on site. Amids also benefits from unrivalled connectivity.
Significant power supply ready and available on site.
Evolving masterplan offering flexible plots to meet occupier needs.
Collaboration with Academia
There is a close working relationship between the joint venture and its surrounding academic and public sector partners. This is primarily driven through a strategic advisory group.
The NMIS and CPI’s Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre buildings are already anchoring industry-led research projects under their respective grand challenges. In addition, there are numerous engagements at various stages of progression with named occupiers seeking accommodation across a range of sizes, recognising that the supply and availability of advanced manufacturing space within the locale is restricted.
Buccleuch Property with over 20 years of experience in delivering developments ranging from R&D facilities, to offices, logistic units and retail. Buccleuch currently have 3.5M sq ft of development pipeline across all sectors.
Tax reliefs are subject to eligibility criteria set by HMRC and the UK and Scottish Governments. NDR relief is subject to Renfrewshire Council approval. Reliefs may be subject to subsidy control limits. Prospective occupiers should obtain independent professional tax advice.
75,000 sq m
/ 52Ha Available for immediate development @ AMIDS
£190m UK & Scottish Government Investment Zone funding
10,000 Jobs expected to be supported across the City Region
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland is accelerating productivity to grow our economy, develop a vibrant workforce, and create happier, healthier, greener communities.
NMIS helps manufacturing companies improve how they design, make and scale products. It works with businesses of all sizes, from SMEs to global manufacturers, to increase productivity, adopt new technologies, reduce costs, improve sustainability and develop workforce skills.
Redefining the future of pharmaceutical production with cutting-edge digital technology, collaborative expertise, and more sustainable manufacturing practices.
Led by CPI, MMIC works with pharmaceutical and life sciences companies to develop new manufacturing processes, improve production efficiency, accelerate innovation and introduce more sustainable and digitally enabled medicines manufacturing.
The development of the town’s museum into a
world-class visitor attraction.
Scotland’s largest town has been named by The Times as one of the UK’s 25 best places to invest now in a new home.
It’s vibrant town centre is only 5 minutes from AMIDS, and Paisley’s time at the centre of the global textile trade has left a remarkable cultural and architectural legacy.
£100m investment in its cultural venues has already delivered a “hyper-contemporary” (The Times) new public library and the rejuvenation of its remarkable Victorian-era town hall, with ambitions to develop the town’s museum into a world-class visitor attraction.
Only 30 minutes drive from AMIDS,
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the world. Enjoy breathtaking mountains and glens, and the vast tranquil beauty of the lochs.
The National Cycle routes are a great way to take in just some of the amazing things Renfrewshire has to offer.
Cycle along Lochwinnoch, through Johnstone’s scenic woodlands and experience the wonderful rural bars and restaurants on the way back.
Scotland’s liveliest city! A fantastic place to live with some of the UK’s finest shopping destinations and a hugely-vibrant cultural life.
Want to take a look around? Take a virtual tour with our interactive map.
Find out more about AMIDS in this video.
