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Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)
A public procurement published by Defra via Contracts Finder.
- £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
Awards
1 award recorded on this procurement.
| Supplier | Companies House | Awarded | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fera Science Ltd | 09413107 | 30 Mar 2025 | active | £345.7m |
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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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