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      "READING SCIENTIFIC SERVICES LIMITED won 3 of its 8 public contract awards in United Kingdom without a rival from 2022-05-27 to 2025-11-06: 2 without a competition and 1 after a competition that drew a single bid. 3 buyers awarded it without a rival, the largest Ministry of Defence with 1."
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          "Stated reason": "—"
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          "Date": "2022-05-27",
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