Planning

Portwall Lane Cleaning

JISC

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Planning

10 Mar 2026 at 14:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Jisc, a public authority under sub-central government classification, involves entering a cleaning contract for its Bristol office located at 4 Portwall Lane, BS1 6NB, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 10 March 2026. The contract will initially be for two years with possible extensions, making a maximum duration of four years. Interested parties are invited to express interest by 13 March 2026, with the full invitation to tender expected by 7 April 2026. This contract falls under the industry category of cleaning services.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for cleaning service providers looking to expand or solidify their presence in the public sector. The contract is valued at £416,000, providing a substantial income stream and partnership with an established buyer like Jisc. Businesses with experience in office cleaning, particularly those with capability to cater to large-scale or complex requirements, would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The potential 4-year engagement allows for long-term strategic planning and business growth, especially for providers seeking stability through extended contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portwall Lane Cleaning

Notice Description

Jisc wishes to enter into a cleaning contract for its Bristol office located at 4 Portwall Lane, 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.

Planning Information

Jisc wishes to enter into a cleaning contract for its Bristol office located at 4 Portwall Lane, 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. For any expressions of interest, please email procurement@jisc.ac.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06667c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021395-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90910000 - Cleaning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£416,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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