Specialist Science and Contingency Services

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£345,710,030

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Fera Science Ltd

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Research and development services and related consultancy services
Environmental safety services
Environmental protection
Genetic resources protection services
Endangered species protection services
Survey analysis services
Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services
Food or feed contamination protection services
Natural risks or hazards protection services
Research and development consultancy services
Pollution investigation services
Research and experimental development services
Environmental monitoring other than for construction
Veterinary services
Marine research services
Research services
Environmental rehabilitation

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3 months ago

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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.

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Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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