This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 15:34

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 16:01

Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by JISC, a sub-central public authority in the UK, involves a contract for Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Works for its Bristol office at 4 Portwall Lane. The contract is set within the building and facilities management services industry category and is located in the UKK11 region. Initially issued in a planning stage with a Pre-Market Engagement notice published on 4th November 2025, the contract was officially awarded on 13th March 2026 to Grey Man Engineering Ltd. The procurement method employed was limited, below the threshold competition. The contract commences on 10th April 2026 and runs through to the 31st March 2028, with the option to extend the duration to a maximum of four years under a 2+1+1 format.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the building management services sector to engage with a stable and government-backed contract, proving beneficial for SMEs given the sector's involvement and the structured extension options. The contract's estimated value of £124,000, alongside the reactive maintenance options, provides an avenue for business growth, particularly for firms capable of delivering comprehensive building and facilities management solutions. Companies with experience in handling such projects in similar industry settings, and those looking to enhance their governmental contract portfolio, would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PPM and Reactive Works - Portwall Lane 2025

Notice Description

Jisc has entered into a PPM and Reactive Works contract with Grey Man Engineering Ltd. for its Bristol office located at 4 Portwall Lane, Bristol BS1 6NB, for an initial 2 year period with the possibility of extending for up to a further 2 years. The contract will take the format 2 + 1 + 1 and be of a maximum 4-year duration. A UK2 PME for this opportunity was published on 04/11/25, followed by an ITT sent to suppliers who submitted an EOI.

Planning Information

Jisc wishes to enter into a PPM and Reactive Works contract for its Bristol office located at 4 Portwall Lane, Bristol BS1 6NB. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) following this Pre-Market Engagement (PME) will result in the award of a contract providing an initial 2 years of service with the possibility of extending for up to a further 2 years. The contract will take the format 2 + 1 + 1 and be of a maximum 4-year duration. Estimated costs are based on planned maintenance only including VAT over the period of 2 years. For any expressions of interest, please email procurement@jisc.ac.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042713-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JISC
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6NB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREY MAN ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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