Provision of PCR Testing and RNA Extraction Robots to DHSC Lighthouse Laboratories
Department of Health and Social Care · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of PCR Testing and RNA Extraction Robots to DHSC Lighthouse Laboratories
Awarded 15 Jul 2020
Awarded15 Jul 2020
Value£7,217,700.00
SupplierLife Technologies Limited
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 5y 7mo ago9mo term
Awarded 15 July 2020Expired 30 Mar 2021
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Department of Health and Social Care awarded a contract to Life Technologies Limited for the provision of RNA extraction and PCR testing robots, along with supporting hardware and consumables, to expand capacity in the existing Lighthouse Laboratory network.
The contract, valued at AUD 7,217,700, was awarded via a direct award under Lot 1 of the PHE Microbiology framework.
The equipment is intended to ensure interchangeability and interoperability with existing Thermo Fisher Scientific instrument installations used for approved and accredited PCR testing.
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