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AWARDEDProcurement notice · DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRSRef ocds-h6vhtk-04ede8
This notice is for information only and is not a call for competition. Defra would like to notify their intention to directly award a service contract for Specialist Science and Contingency Services having identified no alternative provider, through extensive market engagement, with the capability and capacity to deliver the services.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
Lots
1
Initial Term Value
£345,710,030
Lot
Value
Awarded To
Status
Lot 1
£345,710,030
initial term
Fera Science Ltd
active
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Quality45%
Sustainability10%
Price45%(price)
Government spending data: This supplier has received £160,140,361 in 884 payments (over £25k) from DEFRA, Food Standards Agency, DSIT, Home Office, Forestry Commission and 9 more public bodies (2016-09-26 to 2026-04-01). View full payment history →
Key Dates
Published
17 March 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
-
Award Date
-
Contract Signed
17 March 2025
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Procurement Details
Method
Limited — the buyer invited chosen suppliers
Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Route to market
Restricted or negotiated
Main category
Services
Category
Research laboratory services
Delivery location
UK
Open under
WTO Government Procurement Agreement
Buyer Reference
C24955
Legal Basis
Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (EU Directive 2014/24)
CPV Codes
73000000 – Research and development services and related consultancy services; 73111000 – Research laboratory services; 90721000 – Environmental safety services; 90712400 – Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services; 90721300 – Food or feed contamination protection services; 80000000 – Education and training services; 90721800 – Natural risks or hazards protection services; 73200000 – Research and development consultancy services; 90721400 – Genetic resources protection services; 79311300 – Survey analysis services; 90715000 – Pollution investigation services; 90720000 – Environmental protection; 90721700 – Endangered species protection services; 73100000 – Research and experimental development services; 90711500 – Environmental monitoring other than for construction; 85200000 – Veterinary services; 73112000 – Marine research services; 90712300 – Marine conservation strategy planning; 73110000 – Research services; 90722000 – Environmental rehabilitation