Urgent Procurement of Tecan Liquid Handling Machines for COVID-19 Testing by UK Biocentre
UK Biocentre Ltd · Awarded contract
AwardedUrgent Procurement of Tecan Liquid Handling Machines for COVID-19 Testing by UK Biocentre
Awarded 26 Mar 2020
Awarded26 Mar 2020
Value£3,400,000.00
SupplierTecan
AgencyUK Biocentre Ltd
RegionSouth West
CategoryHealth & Medical
Ended 5y 8mo ago1y term
Awarded 26 Mar 2020Expired 26 Mar 2021
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UK Biocentre Ltd awarded a contract to Tecan for the urgent procurement of additional liquid handling machines to expand COVID-19 swab sample analysis operations, as requested by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).
The direct award was made under extreme urgency pursuant to regulation 32(2)(c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, with a contract value of £3,400,000.
***Insight: This direct award highlights the critical role of rapid procurement in public health emergencies, where regulatory flexibility is essential to secure specialized equipment from manufacturers like Tecan, a key supplier of laboratory automation."
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