Procurement of Supplies for PCR Tests
| Authority | Manx Care |
|---|---|
| Date received | 2021-08-10 |
| Outcome | All information sent |
| Outcome date | 2021-09-08 |
| Case ID | 1943113 |
Summary
A request was made to Manx Care to identify the companies supplying materials for on-island PCR testing. The authority disclosed the names and websites of three specific suppliers for swabs, lateral flow devices, and plastics.
Key Facts
- Medical Wire supplies swabs for PCR testing.
- Hughes Healthcare supplies Lateral Flow Devices.
- Thermo Fisher supplies plastics for testing.
- The request was received on 10 August 2021 and responded to on 8 September 2021.
- All requested information was provided without redaction.
Data Disclosed
- 1943113
- 2021-08-10
- 2021-09-08
- 2
- 1
- 01624 650 000
- IM4 4R
Original Request
Please confirm the name of the company (or companies) that have been involved in the procurement of supplies (such as agents and reagents) for on-island PCR testing. Many thanks
Data Tables (1)
Data Tables (reformatted)
| Item | Supplier | Website |
|---|---|---|
| swabs | Medical Wire | www.mwe.co.uk |
| Lateral Flow Devices | Hughes Healthcare | www.hugheshealthcaretests.com |
| Plastics | Thermo Fisher | www.thermofisher.com |
Full Response Text
Manx Care Noble’s Hospital, Strang Braddan, Isle of Man IM4 4R (01624) 650 000
Our ref: 1943113 8th September 2021
Dear ###
We write further to your request which was received on 10th August 2021 and which states: "Please confirm the name of the company (or companies) that have been involved in the procurement of supplies (such as agents and reagents) for on-island PCR testing. Many thanks"
Our Response We buy 1. swabs from Medical Wire, www.mwe.co.uk 2. Lateral Flow Devices from Hughes Healthcare, www.hugheshealthcaretests.com 3. Plastics from Thermo Fisher, www.thermofisher.com In order to offer advice and assistance, information relating to PCR testing by the Isle of Man Government can also be found on the website covid19.gov.im/testing-results. Please quote the reference number 1943113 in any future communications.
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