Supply of Ultraplex 1-step Toughmix for COVID-19 Testing at University of Nottingham
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Ultraplex 1-step Toughmix for COVID-19 Testing at University of Nottingham
Awarded 01 Nov 2021
Awarded01 Nov 2021
Value£47,680.52
SupplierVWR INTERNATIONAL LTD
RegionEast Midlands
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 5y ago
Awarded 1 Nov 2021Expired 1 Nov 2021
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University of Nottingham (The) awarded a contract to VWR International Ltd for the supply of Ultraplex 1-step Toughmix, a critical reagent for the continued operation of the university's COVID-19 asymptomatic testing service.
The contract, valued at £47,680.52, was awarded to the sole distributor with rights to sell the item, ensuring continuity as switching to an alternative product was not feasible.
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