C14023 Provision and Management of Prescription Eyewear

The requirement is for the effective management and provision of prescription eyewear for a four year period. The Authority wishes to contract with a Supplier who is able to provide prescription eyewear in accordance with Display Screen Equipment, Safety Eyewear and Vocational Driving legislation/regulations. The provision of fit for purpose prescription eyewear is to include the frames/inserts which must be compatible with Draeger PSS7000 facemasks in all sizes available.

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