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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£345,710,030

Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)

Published
Published 22 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 9 August 2024

Overview

The SSCS contracts give government customers access to specialist diagnostic, testing, advice and research services to support compliant statutory obligations relating to biosecurity, agriculture, food standards/ safety and environmental protection relating to plant health and wildlife. The contracts also provide incident and contingency services.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£345,710,030
Procedure
Limited
SME suitable
Yes
Published
22 April 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£345,710,030
Award date
30 March 2025
Contract period
31 March 2025 → 31 March 2030
Winner
  • Fera Science Ltd

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    22 April 2025

Contracting authority

  • Defra

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

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Awarded: Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS) — won by Fera Science Ltd — Skim