SourceBio International plc announced that it has been successful with its tender for the Lot 4 Framework Agreement under Public Health England's ("PHE") National Microbiology Framework to provide its Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Services. PHE's National Microbiology Framework is appointing suppliers to framework agreements in four lots. Lot 4 covers Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Services, utilising new and existing techniques to ensure that there are consistent and affordable provision of high quality, safe and compliant testing services which should be delivered efficiently and effectively to support wider clinical services. The term of the Framework Agreement for Lot 4 is for an initial two years with the option to extend by up to a further two years. Under the National Microbiology Framework, participating public health authorities across the United Kingdom can use any of the 50 qualifying companies of Lot 4 to call-off contracts to procure goods and testing services. One of which is SourceBio, however this agreement is not exclusive to SourceBio and does not guarantee orders.