Tender

The Provision of Aviation Optometry Services for Royal Air Force (RAF) Recruiting and Selection - CF Opportunity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

25 Apr 2024 at 16:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has published a tender titled "The Provision of Aviation Optometry Services for Royal Air Force (RAF) Recruiting and Selection - CF Opportunity" in the services category for a contract worth £500,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, with a tender period ending on 31st May 2024 and a contract period starting on 22nd July 2024 in the East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses offering optician services to compete for a contract to provide Initial Aviation Optometry (IAO) services to the Royal Navy, Army, and RAF. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suitable for this tender can contribute to the aviation sector by catering to potential aircrew and controllers in the armed forces, supporting the Ministry of Defence's operational needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Aviation Optometry Services for Royal Air Force (RAF) Recruiting and Selection - CF Opportunity

Notice Description

Air Commercial intends to award a contract (710529450) to the successful tenderer following a competitive tendering exercise run in accordance with the PCR 2015 for the provision of Initial Aviation Optometry (IAO) services to the Royal Navy, Army and RAF for potential aircrew and controllers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e719e9-4244-43c5-af4a-7e9c88617b31
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85160000 - Optician services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2029 Over 5 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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