Provision of Opticians Services - Reserved Procurement

The tender for the "Provision of Opticians Services - Reserved Procurement" has been completed with the contract awarded to Duncan and Todd Limited T/A Smart Employee Eyecare. This procurement was organised by Nuclear Restoration Services Ltd (Dounreay) based in Thurso, Scotland, UK, under the CPV code 85160000, which pertains to optician services. The process followed an open procedure below the threshold, with the significant contract stage now being the award, dated 1st May 2025.

The contract will commence on 15th May 2025 and conclude on 30th April 2030. The total contract value is £152,600. This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering optician services within the specified region.

Businesses involved in providing healthcare services, especially those tailoring their offerings to employee eye care, would find this tender particularly suitable given its scale and structure favouring SMEs. The extended contract period allows suitable businesses to establish a long-term relationship with a key contracting authority in the energy restoration sector, potentially paving the way for future commercial engagements.