Public Health England · Awarded contract

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Molecular Testing for Respiratory Viruses and COVID-19 in London

Awarded 22 Feb 2021

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Awarded22 Feb 2021

Value£75,000.00

SupplierNorth West London Pathology (NWLP) (Hosted by Imperial College H

AgencyPublic Health England

RegionLondon

CategoryHealth & Medical

Ended 5y ago8mo term

Awarded 22 Feb 2021Expired 30 Oct 2021

About

Public Health England awarded a contract to North West London Pathology (NWLP) (Hosted by Imperial College H) for molecular testing for respiratory viruses and COVID-19 in London.

The service supports Public Health England, DHSC, and other stakeholders in London to prepare for public health outbreaks of respiratory viral infections and the predicted spike in COVID-19 infections over the winter, covering from receipt of samples to issue of results and provision of surge capacity in the event of respiratory (non-COVID-19) outbreaks.

COVID-19 outbreak support continues to be provided by the PHE laboratory at Colindale.

The contract was awarded without suitable bids following a tender opportunity published in Contracts Finder (External ID: 30c1f9c2-af8a-412a-a23d-43b259e73967).

The contract value is AUD 75,000.

The contract runs from 22 February 2021 until 31 July 2021, with an option to extend for a further 3 months.

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