Laboratory Relocation in Lyon, France

The Bovis Group Carries Out the Transfer of ANSM Laboratories in Lyon Gerland

In February 2025, Manudem Rhône Alpes, a company of the Bovis Group, successfully completed the full relocation of the laboratories of the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM), located in Lyon. This large-scale, highly technical project mobilized a dedicated team of 10 movers specialized in laboratory relocations for two weeks, showcasing our proven expertise in the medical and scientific sectors.

A Highly Technical and Carefully Coordinated Transfer

The mission involved moving all equipment, furniture, and materials from an old building to a new site. In total, nearly 30 laboratory rooms were transferred, along with three cold rooms at both positive and negative temperatures, crucial for the secure storage of samples and sensitive products.

To ensure the success of this project, we implemented:

• Two separate teams, one dedicated to the departure site and the other to the arrival site, to streamline operations and optimize intervention time.
• Two heavy trucks in continuous rotation to maintain regular logistics flows.
• A team specialized in cold-chain transfers, ensuring the maintenance of both positive and negative cold conditions throughout the move.

Major Logistical Challenges

This relocation faced several key challenges:

• The arrival building was only partially completed at the time of the move, requiring constant adjustments.
• High co-activity with other contractors working on-site.
• Strict separation of flows for safety and regulatory compliance reasons.

Despite these constraints, the relocation was completed without incident, thanks to meticulous planning, operational precision, and the professionalism of our teams.

Manudem Rhône Alpes: Your Partner for Technical Relocations in the Rhône-Alpes Region

Based in Marennes, Manudem Rhône Alpes operates throughout the region, providing specialized handling and technical relocation services.

Our expertise covers a wide range of fields:

• Laboratory and hospital relocations
• Handling of heavy and sensitive equipment
• Industrial and administrative relocations
• Medical and scientific equipment logistics
• Secure storage solutions

Our strength lies in highly qualified teams, state-of-the-art equipment, and an organization capable of adapting to the specific constraints of each project, whether it’s a local intervention or a large-scale national operation.

The Bovis Group’s Expertise in Laboratory Transfers

As a local agency of the Bovis Group, Manudem Rhône Alpes benefits from the support and experience of a major player in medical, hospital, and laboratory transfers.

The Bovis Group has a Medical, Hospital & Laboratory Center of Excellence, bringing together specialized expertise and technical resources adapted to the most demanding environments: cleanrooms, sterile areas, biomedical equipment, analysis automation systems, cold rooms at -80°C, and more.

Through Bovis Transferts, our structure dedicated to turnkey projects, we provide:

• Complete relocation engineering (OPC)
• Management of new equipment
• Maintenance of operational continuity
• Full security of logistics flows and strict compliance with regulatory protocols

Every year, the Bovis Group relocates over 20 complete laboratories, handles more than 120 radiology rooms, and moves over 250,000 m³ of furniture. Our experience, combined with an unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and meeting deadlines, makes us the reference partner for laboratory relocations in Lyon and throughout France.

About ANSM

The French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) is the public authority responsible for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of health products available to the public. It assesses medicines, vaccines, medical devices, biological products, and cosmetics, and ensures their proper use throughout their life cycle. ANSM also conducts control, inspection, and monitoring missions, in collaboration with healthcare stakeholders, to protect and promote public health throughout France.