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

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38b83766-ca4d-4002-81ea-943a1bb760a3

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e719e9-4244-43c5-af4a-7e9c88617b31 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2024 - 21 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2024 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e719e9-4244-43c5-af4a-7e9c88617b31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8e719e9-4244-43c5-af4a-7e9c88617b31
  25th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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