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PPM and Reactive Works - Portwall Lane 2025

JISC

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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 involves the PPM and Reactive Works contract for their Bristol office at 4 Portwall Lane. The contracting authority, JISC, is a public authority - sub-central government based in the United Kingdom. This process, initially planned starting 4th November 2025, moved through tendering with limited competition and concluded with a contract award on 13th March 2026. The contract, worth £124,000, was awarded to Grey Man Engineering Ltd, a small and medium enterprise (SME). It spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential extensions up to 2030 under a 2+1+1 format. The procurement category focuses on building and facilities management services.

For businesses in building and facilities management, particularly SMEs, this contract presents valuable opportunities for growth, especially those in or near the Bristol area. As the procurement method used was limited competition, firms that are agile and possess capabilities in reactive and planned maintenance services might have a competitive edge. This ongoing contract, which includes extensions and reactive maintenance options, allows for the establishment of a long-term working relationship with a reputable public sector client like JISC, fostering business stability and expansion capabilities in the facilities management sector.

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Notice Title

PPM and Reactive Works - Portwall Lane 2025

Notice Description

Jisc is entering 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/023165-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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