--- title: "Provision of Wayfinding and Signage Services for the Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0697c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0697c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697c6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-06-09" --- # Provision of Wayfinding and Signage Services for the Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health Buyer: MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0697c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697c6.json) ## Summary Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in collaboration with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, is in the process of procuring wayfinding and signage services for the new Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health located in St Pancras, Camden. This initiative forms an integral part of Project Oriel and involves designing and implementing comprehensive internal and external signage across the development. The procurement is being conducted under the framework of the Procurement Act 2023 using a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure. With a total value of £720,000, this project specifically seeks to enhance accessibility and ensure seamless coordination with the broader construction timeline. Key deadlines include the submission of tenders by 14th August 2026 and the potential award of the contract by September/October 2026, with on-site activities slated to begin by February 2027. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in signage, architectural design, and graphic design services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria that favour SMEs. The procurement process is open, providing an ideal platform for businesses with expertise in project management, signage manufacturing, and installation, as well as a strong commitment to creating high-quality, durable solutions in line with an ambitious architectural vision. Interested businesses can significantly enhance their portfolios by successfully engaging in this high-value, high-visibility project that underscores the importance of inclusive and accessible design. ## Notice 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 seeking to procure a provider 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 procurement is for the manufacture, supply, project management and installation of a comprehensive internal and external signage and wayfinding package across the development. The scope includes, 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. This procurement is being conducted as a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Stage 1 requires interested suppliers to submit a response to the Supplier Information Questionnaire, following which the four highest-ranked tenderers will be shortlisted and invited to participate in Stage 2, the Invitation to Tender. The Authority expects to award a contract in September/October 2026. ### 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054487-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MOORFIELDS EYE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC1V 2PD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Bunhill | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | TLI31 Camden and City of London | ## CPV Codes ### 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 ### Codes - 34928470 - Signage - 44423450 - Nameplates - 45316200 - Installation of signalling equipment - 45450000 - Other building completion work - 71220000 - Architectural design services - 79822500 - Graphic design services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 17:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054487-2026 - 13 May 2026 at 13:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043951-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054487-2026 9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043951-2026 13th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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