On-Site IT Support for COVID-19 Lighthouse Laboratory by Medicines Discovery Catapult
Medicines Discovery Catapult · Awarded contract
AwardedOn-Site IT Support for COVID-19 Lighthouse Laboratory by Medicines Discovery Catapult
Awarded 31 May 2020
Ended 5y 5mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 May 2020Expired 30 May 2021
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Medicines Discovery Catapult awarded a contract to BCN Group Ltd for on-site IT support related to the establishment of a Lighthouse laboratory as part of the UK Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The contract, valued at AUD 84,000, was entered into without competition or advertising due to extreme urgency under the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) and Procurement Policy Note 01/20, as the COVID-19 situation was unforeseen and immediate action was required to address public health risks.
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On-Site IT Support for COVID-19 Lighthouse Laboratory by Medicines Discovery Catapult
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