Tender

GB-Witham: Aids to Vision for Display Screen Users

ESSEX FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Essex Fire Authority is seeking proposals for the procurement titled "GB-Witham: Aids to Vision for Display Screen Users." This opportunity falls under the eye care products and corrective lenses industry category and is located in Witham, East of England. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 12 February 2016. The contract period is anticipated to last for 36 months, starting from 4 April 2016, with the possibility of a 12-month extension thereafter. The total estimated value of the contract is £50,000, and the procurement follows an open procedure, as the estimated value is below the OJEU threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing eye care services and corrective eyewear solutions. Given the mixed nature of the services required, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing for this contract, as the contracting authority is keen to support such businesses in their proposals. The requirement for a comprehensive network of ophthalmic practices throughout Essex makes this a suitable opportunity for businesses with established regional networks or capacities to collaborate with local providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Witham: Aids to Vision for Display Screen Users

Notice Description

Aids to vision for display screen users. This opportunity is linked to the provision of an electronic voucher scheme or similar to cover the costs of vision test and corrective eyewear for staff using display screens. With staff based throughout Essex the provider will need to be able offer a scheme which has a large number of ophthalmic practices contracted to it to provide the Authorities employees a choice of providers at a location convenient to them. Full details are contained in the tender documentation which is available to view and download, free of charge from the Authority's electronic portal provider at www.delta-esourcing.com using access code ZFD7S36P63. The contract period will be 36 months with a 12 month extension option. The closing date describe on this form as Deadline for Expressions of Interest should be interpreted as the closing date for the return of completed tenders. Although this notice states it is an open procedure, as the value is below OJEU threshold it will follow the timescales and procedures set out in the tender documentation. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Witham:-Aids-to-Vision-for-Display-Screen-Users/ZFD7S36P63

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766f6537-3cdf-4d37-9def-d940fcfd438e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33730000 - Eye care products and corrective lenses

33734000 - Spectacles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2016 - 3 Apr 2019 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WITHAM
Postcode
CM8 3HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Silver End & Cressing
Westminster Constituency
Witham

Further Information

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