Tender

MEH&UCL Relocation Services

MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Mar 2026 at 17:39

Planning

10 Dec 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is currently engaged in a procurement process for relocation services titled "MEH&UCL Relocation Services," alongside University College London Institute of Ophthalmology. This project involves the move of clinical, research, laboratory, and administrative services to a new integrated centre named "Oriel," situated at 4 St Pancras Way, London NW1 0QG. The competitive flexible procedure is in the tender stage, with the expression of interest deadline set for 8th April 2026, and the award expected by 22nd June 2026. The procurement, governed by the Procurement Act 2023, aims to appoint a single supplier to organise transportation assets across several existing London sites, with a contract value approximating £1.5 million.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in relocation services with experience in handling complex multi-site moves involving sensitive materials and high-value equipment. Companies adept in managing clinical environments and laboratory setups would find this contract appealing. Additionally, proficiency in logistics management, risk mitigation, and maintaining service continuity is essential for candidates. This tender allows businesses to establish partnerships with renowned institutions, thereby elevating their market position and expanding service offerings. With a selective procurement method, the process includes shortlisting based on firm evaluations for Stage 2, ultimately encouraging competitive bids from qualified entities.

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Notice Title

MEH&UCL Relocation Services

Notice Description

This procurement is being conducted by Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ("MEH") in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. University College London (acting through its Institute of Ophthalmology) ("UCL IoO") is participating in this procurement. The intention is to appoint a single supplier to deliver relocation services for both organisations. At the conclusion of the procurement process, MEH and UCL IoO each intend to enter into separate contractual arrangements with the successful Tenderer. MEH and UCL IoO are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to provide relocation services in support of the planned relocation of clinical, research, laboratory and administrative services from existing sites to a new integrated centre. The contract scope will include the coordinated planning, management and delivery of relocation and decanting activities for hospital clinical services and laboratory services and associated assets. This will include specialist equipment, fridges and freezers, chemicals, wet laboratory items including biological samples, information technology equipment and general administrative facilities. The appointed supplier will be required to deliver a safe, controlled and sequenced move approach that maintains service continuity and manages the constraints and risks associated with clinical service operations and laboratory environments. Existing sites include: Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, 162 City Road, London EC1V 2PD (and associated satellite buildings); and University College London Institute of Ophthalmology, 11-43 Bath Street, London EC1V 9EL. The new integrated centre ("Oriel") is located at: 4 St Pancras Way, London NW1 0QG. The Contracting Authority is utilising an electronic Tendering system ("E-Tendering Portal") to manage this Contract Opportunity and communicate with Tenderers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to Tenderers and all communications with the Contracting Authority, including the submission of Tenders, will be conducted solely via the following link: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome (contract reference number "C422424") For further assistance or specific queries, you can contact the helpdesk via the online Help Centre at: Phone: +44 (0) 800 098 8201 Email: support-health@atamis.co.uk Supplier Portal User Guide: https://sp-user-guide.refined.site/space/SPUG A detailed description of the requirements of the participating bodies, including the procurement process, award criteria, technical specifications and goods/works/services to be provided, is contained in the associated tender documentation available at the above link, in particular the document titled Instructions and Guidance to Tenderers.

Planning Information

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ("MEH") and the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London ("UCL IoO") (together, the "Authorities"), are inviting expressions of interest from suppliers to participate in pre-market engagement in relation to the Authorities' proposed procurement of Move Management Services (the "Services"). This market engagement aims to: - inform the market of the Authorities' intention to procure the Services; - assess the level of market interest and capability; and - obtain feedback to help the Authorities refine the proposed approach, including proposed timelines, contract terms and indicative key performance indicators. Proposed engagement activity (webinar and questionnaire) As part of this process, the Authorities will hold an information-only virtual webinar via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, 18 December 2025, during which the Authorities will provide further detail and respond to clarification questions from attendees. Following the webinar, suppliers will have the opportunity to provide feedback by completing and returning a Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire. The Authorities intend that completed questionnaires will be returned in early January 2026 (deadline to be confirmed in the webinar materials and/or covering email). The Authorities may use the feedback received to inform and refine their subsequent documentation and approach. How to register / submit responses To confirm attendance at the webinar and/or to request the questionnaire, please respond by no later than 16:00 on Wednesday, 17th December 2025 by emailing rf.ppstenders@nhs.net with the following information: - Names and email addresses of up to five (5) attendees from your organisation who wish to join the virtual event. - Following registration, each provider will receive a Bidder Briefing Document and Questionnaire. - The completed questionnaire must be submitted back to rf.ppstenders@nhs.net by no later than the deadline stated within the Bidder Briefing Document. Important notes Participation in this engagement is voluntary, does not form part of any formal tender process, and does not create any commitment on either Authority to proceed with a procurement or to award any contract. Participation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent process run by MEH.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f303
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021545-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1V 2PD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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