Planning

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (

MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

10 Dec 2025 at 15:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the Institute of Ophthalmology at University College London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process seeking Tier 1 move management services for a complex relocation of hospital and research facilities. The aim is to ensure a safe, controlled, and sequenced move of clinical, laboratory, and administrative functions to a new building by 2027. A virtual webinar for pre-market engagement is scheduled for 18 December 2025; interested suppliers must register by 16 December 2025. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on transport, cargo handling, and miscellaneous services, with a contract value of approximately £1.17 million GBP. The planning phase will continue into 2026 and early 2027, reflecting logistical challenges due to constrained loading and operational requirements in central London.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in move management, particularly those experienced with medical and research relocations. Companies with capabilities in coordinating complex logistical operations, including the transport and handling of sensitive medical equipment and laboratory items, would find this tender suitable. Participation in the pre-market engagement can offer a competitive edge in understanding contractual terms and the Authorities' expectations. With long-term partnerships on offer, this opportunity allows businesses to align strategically with prominent institutions in the healthcare and research sectors, fostering significant growth prospects through association with leading healthcare providers and research centres in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (

Notice Description

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ("MEH") and the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London ("UCL IoO") are seeking to procure move management and decanting services to support the relocation of services into a new building. The procurement is intended to secure the services of a Tier 1 move management provider to plan, manage and deliver a complex, multi-site move, including clinical areas, research and wet laboratory environments, and administrative functions. The contract scope will include (but is not limited to) the coordinated relocation of hospital services and associated assets, including wet laboratories, specialist and associated equipment, information technology equipment, fridges and freezers, chemicals, and laboratory items including biological samples, together with general administrative facilities. The appointed provider will be required to deliver a safe, controlled and sequenced move approach that maintains service continuity and manages the particular constraints and risks associated with clinical operations and laboratory environments. MEH and UCL IoO intend to appoint one provider to undertake the move for both organisations, reflecting site and logistics constraints (including limited loading arrangements) and the need for integrated planning and delivery across both organisations. Tender submissions are expected to be made as a single tender response, supported by a general specification and separate organisation-specific schedules/specifications setting out MEH and UCL IoO requirements. At award, there will be two separate contracts: one between MEH and the successful supplier, and one between UCL (as the contracting entity for UCL IoO) and the successful supplier, with separate budgets and commercial schedules. UCL is not a Contracting Authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023 and MEH is not procuring or contracting on UCL's behalf; UCL intends to contract under its own contractual arrangements, and its participation is on the basis that it is not bound by the Procurement Act 2023. The relocation is scheduled for 2027. Planning will take place during 2026 and early 2027 to plan and de-risk the move programme. The contract term is expected to be approximately twelve (12) to fifteen (15) months to cover the delivery of the move and associated decanting activities.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f303
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081621-2025
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63100000 - Cargo handling and storage services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,166,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 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
MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Partners Procurement Service
Contact Email
rf.ppstenders@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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