Provision of COVID-19 RT-PCR Laboratory Testing Services to the Department of Health and Social Care
Department of Health and Social Care · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of COVID-19 RT-PCR Laboratory Testing Services to the Department of Health and Social Care
Awarded 23 Oct 2020
Awarded23 Oct 2020
Value£18,729,060.00
SupplierAccora Limited
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 5y 11mo ago2mo term
Awarded 23 Oct 2020Expired 8 Dec 2020
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The Department of Health and Social Care awarded a contract to Accora Limited for the provision of laboratory testing services, including laboratory facilities, testing equipment, consumables, and personnel for diagnostic RT-PCR testing for COVID-19, along with the delivery of reports.
The contract value was £18,729,060.
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