Supply of COVID-19 Laboratory Testing Services to the Department of Health and Social Care
Department of Health and Social Care · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of COVID-19 Laboratory Testing Services to the Department of Health and Social Care
Awarded 30 Aug 2020
Awarded30 Aug 2020
Value£13,780,000.00
SupplierSystems Biology Laboratory
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 6y 1mo ago2mo term
Awarded 30 Aug 2020Expired 21 Oct 2020
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The Department of Health and Social Care awarded a contract to Systems Biology Laboratory for the provision of COVID-19 testing services to cover surge requirements, along with relevant reporting and forecasting.
This forms part of the additional lab capacity being purchased on top of the already existing lighthouse labs.
The contract value is £13,780,000.
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