Award of Toxicology Services Framework Agreement by ESPO
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AwardedAward of Toxicology Services Framework Agreement by ESPO
Awarded 01 Feb 2017
Ended 6y 9mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 1 Feb 2017Expired 31 Jan 2020
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ESPO awarded a contract to Orchid Cellmark Ltd t/a Cellmark Forensic Services, Forensics Limited t/a Alere Forensic, Hampshire Scientific Service, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and University Hospitals Leicester NHS for the provision of toxicology services to public sector bodies.
The framework was split into two lots: Lot 1 for general toxicology services across 12 UK regions, and Lot 2 for Leicestershire & Lincolnshire County Councils and Nottingham City Council.
The agreement included an option to extend for up to 12 months, with a total estimated value of AUD 6,000,000.
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Award of Toxicology Services Framework Agreement by ESPO
Won by Orchid Cellmark Ltd t/a Cellmark Forensic Services,Forensics Limited t/a Alere Forensi,Hampshire Scientific Service,Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust,West Yorkshire Joint Services - West Yorkshire Analytical Servic · Espo
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