Supply of PCR Equipment and Consumables for NHS Covid-19 Testing (Pillar 1)
Department of Health and Social Care · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of PCR Equipment and Consumables for NHS Covid-19 Testing (Pillar 1)
Awarded 02 Apr 2020
Awarded02 Apr 2020
Value£2,119,113.60
SupplierVWR International Limited
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 5y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 2 Apr 2020Expired 30 Mar 2021
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Department of Health and Social Care awarded a contract to VWR International Limited for the provision of PCR equipment and consumables as part of the UK Covid-19 Testing strategy in support of Pillar 1 - NHS laboratory testing.
The awarded value is £2,119,113.6 (VAT inclusive; PO value is VAT exclusive).
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