Award of Plant Health Research Contract to Forest Research by DEFRA
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Plant Health Research Contract to Forest Research by DEFRA
Awarded 31 Mar 2014
Awarded31 Mar 2014
Value£277,120.00
SupplierForest Research
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 7y 6mo ago5y 1mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2014Expired 29 Apr 2019
About
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs awarded a contract to Forest Research for research to support the GB Plant Biosecurity Strategy, focusing on pre-border, at-border, and post-border activities, engagement, and capability building.
The research addresses strategic areas related to new and emerging pests, including prevention, detection, control, and resilience, as well as applied research on priority pests and pathways.
The contract value is £277,120.
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