Provision of PCR Diagnostic Test Kits for SARS-CoV-2 Detection to NHS Laboratories
Department of Health and Social Care · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of PCR Diagnostic Test Kits for SARS-CoV-2 Detection to NHS Laboratories
Awarded 25 Apr 2020
Awarded25 Apr 2020
Value£63,335,240.00
SupplierPrimer Design Limited
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 6y ago6mo term
Awarded 25 Apr 2020Expired 4 Nov 2020
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Department of Health and Social Care awarded a contract to Primer Design Limited for the provision of assay test kits for the PCR diagnostic element of a two-stage test process, for use in NHS laboratories as part of the UK Covid-19 Testing strategy in support of Pillar 1.
The contract value was AUD 63,335,240.
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