Planning

VDU and Safety Prescription Eyecare Services

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

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Planning

17 Jun 2025 at 11:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, is planning a procurement process for VDU and Safety Prescription Eyecare Services. This initiative focuses on goods categorized under eyecare products and corrective lenses. The planned contract, valued at a gross amount of £4,800,000, is intended to run from 1st July 2027 to 1st July 2031. Located in London, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, and potential suppliers should anticipate a future notice by 1st August 2025.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses engaged in supplying eyecare products and services, particularly for those specialising in prescription safety glasses. The procurement process welcomes participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), fostering inclusivity and diversity in supplier options. Companies with expertise in producing or distributing optical goods are well-suited to compete, offering an excellent opportunity to partner with a major government entity and expand within the utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VDU and Safety Prescription Eyecare Services

Notice Description

Prescription Safety Glasses and Eyecare Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054e29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032910-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 1 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Contact Name
Joseph Ikedianya
Contact Email
joseph.ikedianya@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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