Genetics Lab automation

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        "description": "This is pre market engagement is for Genetic Testing Equipment. The documents for responses can be found in this location.https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000m0Jy7IAE&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County= Please respond by 14.11.25"
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