Purchase of Robotic Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets for Coronavirus Mass Testing
Department of Health and Social Care · Awarded contract
AwardedPurchase of Robotic Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets for Coronavirus Mass Testing
Awarded 27 Oct 2020
Awarded27 Oct 2020
Value£4,088,985.00
SupplierContained Air Solutions
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 5y 7mo ago5mo term
Awarded 27 Oct 2020Expired 30 Mar 2021
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Department of Health and Social Care awarded a contract to Contained Air Solutions for the purchase of Robotic Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets to support Coronavirus mass testing.
The cabinets are essential for in-lab handling of active samples prior to RNA extraction.
The contract value was AUD 4,088,985.
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