Provision of COVID-19 RT-PCR Diagnostic Testing Services by King's College London
Department of Health and Social Care · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of COVID-19 RT-PCR Diagnostic Testing Services by King's College London
Awarded 08 Jan 2021
Awarded08 Jan 2021
Value£12,500,000.00
SupplierKing's College London
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 5y 7mo ago3mo term
Awarded 8 Jan 2021Expired 30 Mar 2021
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The Department of Health and Social Care awarded a contract to King's College London for the provision of diagnostic RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 to the population as part of the urgent intervention in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
The contract value is £12,500,000.
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