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Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)

Defra

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Defra

Buyer Address: Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Defra group Commercial

Contact Email: sscs@defra.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 02072703000

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
345710030.0 GBP
Published
22 Apr 2025, 10:54
Deadline
09 Aug 2024, 16:00
Contract Start
31 Mar 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2030, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Fera Science Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

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.

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