Supply of Low Vision Aids and Appliances (Non-Optical) and Associated Services (LVA)

The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) requests suitable organisations to tender for the supply Low Vision Aids and Appliances (Non-Optical) and Associated Services to eligible clients under the DVA Rehabilitation Appliances Program (RAP).

DVA funds a range of low vision (non-optical) products under RAP as listed in the RAP National Schedule of Equipment.

This Request for Tender (RFT) seeks to establish a Standing Offer Panel comprising suitable organisations to provide low vision aids and appliances (non-optical) services to entitled persons throughout Australia, including those who reside in major cities, inner and outer regional areas, and remote or very remote areas.

DVA encourages tenders from suitable organisations that have the capability to supply the specified services including both Daily Living Aids and Appliances (DLA) and Assistive Technology Equipment (ATE) to entitled persons throughout Australia. Through the RFT, DVA intends to engage suitably experienced and qualified organisations from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors across Australia.

DVA currently has contracts with low vision organisations across Australia that are due to expire on 31 August 2024. To ensure continuity of services and allow new and existing providers DVA will enter into Agreements from 1 September 2024.