Provision of Laboratory Services to Support UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy
Department of Health and Social Care · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Laboratory Services to Support UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy
Awarded 25 Mar 2020
Awarded25 Mar 2020
Value£82,000,000.00
SupplierUK Biocentre Limited
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 5y 6mo ago1y 1mo term
Awarded 25 Mar 2020Expired 29 Apr 2021
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Department of Health and Social Care awarded a contract to UK Biocentre Limited for the provision of goods and services to support the UK COVID-19 Testing Strategy.
The contract value was 82,000,000 AUD.
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