PHE_Scientific_Provision for purchase of Library Prep for WGS

Public Health England has awarded a contract to Illumina Cambridge Ltd via mini competition under Lot2 of the PHE Microbiology Framework for DNA library preparation (LP) kits and consumables to support the process for whole genome sequencing applications provided by the National Infection Service (NIS), Central Sequencing laboratory (CSL). It is a PHE wide contract, however the current requirement is for Colindale and Birmingham, with other sites to be added as per requirement. The current contract is for the initial period of three with an option to extend for a further 2 years. The current is for GBP 3860207.10 Ex VAT for initial period and not more than GBP6433678.50 Ex VAT including extension.