Provision of SARS-CoV-2 Sample Collection Tubes to Public Health England
Public Health England · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of SARS-CoV-2 Sample Collection Tubes to Public Health England
Awarded 01 Oct 2020
Awarded01 Oct 2020
Value£1,200,000.00
SupplierEKF Diagnostic Holdings PLC
AgencyPublic Health England
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 5y 1mo ago12mo term
Awarded 1 Oct 2020Expired 30 Sept 2021
About
Public Health England awarded a contract to EKF Diagnostic Holdings PLC for the provision of SARS-CoV-2 sample collection tubes (Primestore Transport Media) as part of the response to the international outbreak of novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
The contract value was £1,200,000.
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