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Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)

DEFRA

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22 Apr 2025 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)", conducted by Defra, has reached the award stage. This contract, awarded to Fera Science Ltd, involves providing essential diagnostic, testing, advice, and research services, focusing on biosecurity, agriculture, food standards, and environmental protection. With a total value of £345,710,030, this process employs a negotiated procedure without prior publication, above the threshold. The contract will run from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2030 and aims to serve multiple locations including the United Kingdom and global territories. This initiative belongs to the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in science and contingency services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity, given the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement process. Engaging in this contract can lead to business growth by expanding service offerings and gaining exposure to large-scale governmental projects. Firms with robust capabilities in providing innovative and compliant solutions in biosecurity and environmental sectors would particularly benefit from participating in such endeavours.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)

Notice 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be2e82b5-6c95-4be2-a71c-93d2f245d4c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/620206d7-aedd-4fcb-8777-1ee6f645114b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,710,030 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£345,710,030 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Defra group Commercial
Contact Email
sscs@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02072703000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERA SCIENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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