Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)
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.
Buyer
Defra
Value
£345,710,030
Published
22 Apr 2025
Closes
9 Aug 2024
Procurement details
Source
Contracts Finder
Region
United Kingdom
Procurement method
Limited
Category
Services
Contract starts
31 Mar 2025
Contract ends
31 Mar 2030
CPV classifications
73000000
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Lots
Lot default Specialist Science and Contingency Services (SSCS)
£345,710,030
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.
Delivery: British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkAwarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
22 Apr 2025
Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
Award notice · Web page
Overarching SSCS Contract (31.03.2025) (Final - redacted for FTS)_Redacted
Not provided
Overarching SSCS Contract (31.03.2025) (Final - redacted for FTS)_Redacted
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