#ODX 1/8

Yes, it’s more research 😜

The Gov have ordered Automated LFT Cassette Assembly Equipment from Huxley Bertram Engineering based in Cambridge. It’s worth noting that Omega also have a base in Cambridgeshire and Mologic in Bedford (45 mins away).

https://bidstats.uk/tenders/?q=huxley+bertram+engineering#743636991-741474353-67
#ODX 2/8

The Assembly Machines from Huxley Bertram Engineering are scheduled to be delivered in Feb & March. As per the attached, several machines are being ordered and the production rate is specified.

https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/dist/version/download/?oid=00D0O000000rwim&ids=0684J00000BshWGQAZ&d=/a/4J000000kF4o/N0p7sO_NkMYN9.8PuqvUBE6BzVu1wc6P1Kj4QIR8Ksg&operationContext=DELIVERY&viewId=05H4J000000l4PZUAY&dpt=
#ODX 3/8

The Gov have also been ordering the same Huxley Bertram LFT equipment from Hyde Group (a group of engineering companies) for delivery in March & April.

It’s now clear why the Gov are looking at 2m LFTs per day by Apr.

https://bidstats.uk/tenders/?q=hyde+group&scope=supplier

https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/dist/version/download/?oid=00D0O000000rwim&ids=0684J00000BsaopQAB&d=/a/4J000000kEzP/ScC8QpJbSsdSUIWvMWVA8X7MCv233jTlFVEqyFLsx4M&operationContext=DELIVERY&viewId=05H4J000000l4PdUAI&dpt=
#ODX 4/8

As per tweets 2/8 & 3/8, the Huxley Assembly Machine being ordered at scale is ‘HB1775A’. It can assemble 60 LFDs per minute/3,600 per hour/86,400 per day/604,800 per week! The attached video gives you an idea of how the machine works.

https://vimeo.com/499281050 
#ODX 5/8

Now if you have an eye for detail, you may have noticed a number of boxes in the background towards the end of the video within tweet 4/8. One of the boxes states ‘GAD’... 👀
#ODX 6/8

As outlined previously, GAD (Global Access Diagnostics) is Mologic’s new manufacturing facility and they have already been identified by the Gov as a key player for LFDs based on cost, performance and security of supply.

https://twitter.com/shredz90/status/1347296833756913666?s=21

https://bidstats.uk/tenders/?q=global+access+diagnostics&scope=supplier
#ODX 7/8

As per my tweet on Thursday, the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager of GAD, also liked Omega’s post on LinkedIn last week with regards to their scale up to 2m tests p/w.

https://twitter.com/shredz90/status/1352354726696931330?s=21 https://twitter.com/shredz90/status/1352354726696931330
#ODX 8/8

We already know that the Gov have ties with Mologic following a development grant & Boris being snapped. As per this thread, the Gov are now buying LFT kit for Mologic!

Based on the MTA, if @mologic make it, then so do @OmegaDiagnostic 💥

https://mologic.co.uk/mologic-awarded-c-1-million-by-uk-government-to-develop-rapid-diagnostic-test-for-covid-19/
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