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    ContractsRoche Cobas 5800 PCR Platform for Diagnostic Development
    Awarded contract

    Roche Cobas 5800 PCR Platform for Diagnostic Development

    Awarded
    £294k
    Published 6 Oct 2026

    Supply and installation of a Roche Cobas 5800 PCR platform to maintain diagnostic capabilities at Porton Down during planned infrastructure works.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 6 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £294k
    Published 6 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £294,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      29 Sept 2026
      1 month ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • RD
      Roche Diagnostics Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    6 Oct 2026Today29 Sept 2026

    Brief

    This opportunity supports the Diagnostic Accelerator (DxA) Programme at Porton Down by supplying a Roche Cobas 5800 PCR platform. The platform will maintain critical diagnostic development, validation, and evaluation capabilities during planned infrastructure maintenance affecting the existing Cobas 8800 equipment. The solution will ensure continuity of pandemic preparedness and diagnostic testing operations throughout the infrastructure upgrade period. Suppliers should be prepared to deliver equipment installation, integration with existing systems, and training for laboratory staff.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    c3f2a29e-64ba-4adc-a190-ec0828d3f03d-916649

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