Specialist Science and Contingency Services
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
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Value
£345,710,030
Published
22 Apr 2025
Closes
22 Apr 2025
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
United Kingdom
Procurement method
Limited
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
73000000
Research and development services and related consultancy services
90721000
Environmental safety services
90720000
Environmental protection
90721400
Genetic resources protection services
90721700
Endangered species protection services
79311300
Survey analysis services
90712400
Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
90721300
Food or feed contamination protection services
Lots
Lot 1 Specialist Science and Contingency Services
£345,710,030
The existing Long Term Service Agreement framework expired on 31 March 2025. Defra sought a replacement commercial arrangement to provide continued access to critical scientific evidence and contingency services to support its policy making and operational responsibilities, including emergency response capabilities in relation to food and the environment. Th...
Delivery: United Kingdom
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