EU procurement of hospital relocation management

Region Zealand is embarking on a significant consolidation and expansion initiative to establish a new, modern university hospital at the existing “Sjællands Universitetshospital” site in Køge (“New SUH”). Once completed, the facility will comprise approximately 187,000 m2 of clinical, diagnostic, and support functions, making it the largest hospital in the region. The overall goal is to centralize acute and specialized services, improve patient care and safety, enhance operational efficiency, and strengthen research and teaching capabilities. The construction schedule is divided into multiple stages. Ultimately, multiple hospital sites (including Roskilde and parts of Næstved) will relocate their clinical and support services to the newly expanded New SUH campus in Køge. To facilitate this large-scale move, the Region has commissioned a three-phase relocation. Throughout all phases, patient safety and minimal service disruption are critical. Given the scope of the hospital relocation, Region Zealand envisions that acute and specialized services – particularly Emergency, Intensive Care, and complex diagnostic areas – remain fully operational. Additionally, it is expected that most existing medical equipment, furniture, and other inventory will be reused, presenting both logistical and technical challenges (e.g. moving radiological scanners, ensuring the new or upgraded sterile processing department is active, and coordinating IT/telephony systems). Because of the complexity of the project, Region Zealand is committed to a structured activation phase (of up to 12 months prior to relocation), ensuring that buildings, infrastructure, technology, and personnel are ready for live operations. The relocation itself demands a methodical approach that balances a desire for compressed timelines with the operational realities of critical patient care.