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Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)

A public procurement published by Defra via Contracts Finder.

Contracts FinderAward
£345.7m
Award value
£345.7m
Tender value
1
Suppliers
1
Awards
1
Notices
Award
Stage

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

Buyer
Defra
Source
Contracts Finder
Lifecycle stage
Award
Status
complete
CPV classification
73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services
Currency
GBP
Total award value
£345,710,030
Tender value
£345,710,030
First published
22 Apr 2025
Last updated
22 Apr 2025
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Awards

1 award recorded on this procurement.

SupplierCompanies HouseAwardedStatusValue
Fera Science Ltd0941310730 Mar 2025active£345.7m

Notice timeline

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  1. Award noticeSpecialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)

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FAQs about this procurement

Who is the buyer for "Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)"?

Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS) is a UK public-sector procurement published by Defra via Contracts Finder.

Has "Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)" been awarded?

Yes — 1 award is recorded, with a reported total value of £345,710,030. The current lifecycle stage is "Award".

Which suppliers are involved in "Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)"?

1 supplier is linked: Fera Science Ltd.

What is "Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)" worth?

The reported award value is £345,710,030.

When was "Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)" published?

It was first published on 22 Apr 2025 and last updated on 22 Apr 2025, across 1 notice.

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