Planning

Provision of Wayfinding and Signage Services for the Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health

MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 13:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in conjunction with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, is in the planning stage for procuring Wayfinding and Signage Services for their new Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health in St Pancras, Camden. This initiative is part of the larger Project Oriel, aiming to create an integrated centre for eye care, research, and education. The procurement process is currently in the preliminary market engagement phase, seeking supplier interest and feedback by 20th May 2026. This engagement involves a virtual webinar and a questionnaire to outline the scope, collect supplier input, and inform the overall procurement approach. The project is set to significantly focus on accessibility, with anticipated on-site installation commencing in February 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in signage, particularly those with expertise in accessibility and high-quality design solutions. Companies providing manufacturing, supply, project management, and installation services of comprehensive signage packages, including external, internal, and specialist tactile signage, could find significant growth potential here. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this contract, with the entire service valued at approximately £720,000. Engaging in this project provides businesses with the opportunity to collaborate on a high-profile development and leverage their expertise to meet the demanding requirements of the healthcare and educational sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Wayfinding and Signage Services for the Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health

Notice Description

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ("MEH"), acting as the contracting authority on behalf of both MEH and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology ("UCL IoO"), is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to a future procurement for the provision of wayfinding and signage services for the new Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health in St Pancras, Camden. The Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health will deliver a new integrated centre for eye care, research and education, bringing together clinical, academic and innovation functions within a purpose-built facility. The development forms part of Project Oriel. The proposed procurement is expected to include the manufacture, supply, project management and installation of a comprehensive internal and external signage and wayfinding package across the development. The scope is anticipated to include, but is not limited to: - External illuminated and non-illuminated signage - Totems and arrival signage - Internal directional and identification signage - Building and lift directories - Door signage - Braille and tactile signage - Direct-applied graphics and manifestations - Associated artwork, shop drawings, structural coordination and installation services The appointed contractor will be expected to deliver a high-quality, design-led and durable signage solution aligned with the architectural vision for the development, with a strong emphasis on accessibility, inclusive design and coordination with the wider construction and fit-out programme. Manufacture activities are anticipated to commence following contract award, with on-site installation activities expected to commence from approximately February 2027. The authority intends to engage with the market to: - understand supplier capability and capacity; - review programme and delivery considerations; - obtain feedback on procurement and packaging strategy; - understand specialist accessibility and manufacturing considerations; and - inform the final procurement approach and tender documentation. This notice is issued for preliminary market engagement purposes only and does not formally commence a procurement process.

Planning Information

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust ("MEH"), acting as the contracting authority on behalf of both MEH and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology ("UCL IoO"), is inviting expressions of interest from suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement in relation to the proposed procurement of Wayfinding and Signage Services for the Oriel development (the "Services"). This market engagement aims to: - inform the market of the proposed procurement opportunity; - assess supplier interest, capability and capacity; - provide an overview of the proposed scope and programme requirements; and - obtain supplier feedback to help inform the final procurement and contract approach. Proposed engagement activity (webinar and questionnaire) As part of this process, the Authority intends to hold an information-only virtual webinar via Microsoft Teams during which further detail regarding the proposed requirement, scope and programme will be presented. Suppliers will also have the opportunity to raise clarification questions during the session. Following the webinar, interested suppliers will be issued with a Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire to obtain supplier feedback on the proposed approach and delivery considerations. How to register Suppliers wishing to participate in the preliminary market engagement exercise should register their interest by emailing rf.ppstenders@nhs.net by no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, 20th May 2026. Suppliers registering their interest should provide: - organisation name; - names and email addresses of attendees wishing to attend the webinar; and - a primary contact for future correspondence. Following registration, suppliers will receive webinar joining instructions and further information regarding the questionnaire process. Completed questionnaire responses must be submitted by the deadline stated in the webinar materials and/or covering correspondence. Important note Participation in this engagement exercise is voluntary and does not form part of any formal procurement process. Participation in the preliminary market engagement exercise will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. The Authority reserves the right to amend, suspend or discontinue the engagement exercise and/or any future procurement process at any time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043951-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

44423450 - Nameplates

45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment

45450000 - Other building completion work

71220000 - Architectural design services

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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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
TLI31 Camden and City of London
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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