Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)

A Contract Award Notice
by DEFRA

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
5 year
Value
£346M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
22 Apr 2025
Delivery
01 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2030
Deadline
09 Aug 2024 16:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

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.

Award Detail

1 Fera Science (York)
  • Value: £345,710,030

CPV Codes

  • 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

Other Information

Overarching SSCS Contract (31.03.2025) (Final - redacted for FTS)_Redacted Overarching SSCS Contract (31.03.2025) (Final - redacted for FTS)_Redacted.pdf

Reference

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