Research & development in London
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering London, from Find a Tender.
Research & development notices in London
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DfT National Freight Model
The Department for Transport is commissioning development of a new National Freight Model to replace existing approaches. The model will forecast freight demand and flows across road, rail and maritime, and support policy analysis on infrastructure, decarbonisation and mode shift.
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Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER)
The Department for Transport is seeking to improve assurance of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) screening for detecting explosive trace contamination. The work is titled Trace, Evaluate and Reinforce (TracER) and is valued at £135,000.
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Exploring the appeal of 30by30 for Landowners/Managers
Natural England wants qualitative research to understand why medium and large landowners/managers might engage with the 30by30 biodiversity target, and what barriers or incentives matter to them. The research will inform strategy to increase uptake among this group.
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715928480-CUAS Exploration
The Ministry of Defence is seeking organisations to accelerate development of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), with particular interest in laser directed energy weapons. Phase 1 aims to identify and fund technology developers to progress existing systems towards deployable maturity, not to deliver a complete operational system.
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1063173918 T1421 Uniformity and consistency of braking within a freight train
RSSB wants research into why braking performance varies across freight train wagons. The work involves static testing and analysis to develop recommendations for improving consistency.
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PS26195 - Futures Procurement Framework
DSIT is establishing an open framework to register consultants and researchers who can deliver futures thinking services to UK government and public bodies. Work covers trend analysis, scenario development, policy testing, and capability building in strategic foresight.
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Kharkiv Multimodal Interchange Pre-Feasibility Study
The Department for Transport wants a pre-feasibility study for a new multimodal transport interchange in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The work includes assessing current infrastructure, mapping development proposals, and recommending a preferred option.
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Provision of Advice and Information Services on relevant Global and EU policy developments on Agriculture and Related Environment Policies and Nature Conservation Matters
Natural England needs advice and information services on global and EU policy developments affecting agriculture, environment, and nature conservation for the Land Use Policy Group (LUPG). The work involves monitoring policy changes and their potential domestic implications across the UK devolved nations.
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Biomass Research Programme
DESNZ is commissioning four years of research on biomass and bioenergy-lifecycle emissions, feedstock availability, sustainability criteria, economic modelling, and bioeconomy potential-to support net zero policy. Output will be reports, models, datasets, and policy briefings.
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Digital Transformation Partnership Engagement
The GDC is seeking a digital transformation partner to support significant organisational change over 3-5 years, covering areas including IT strategy, cloud migration, digital capability, service design, and technology modernisation. This is a multi-stage competitive procedure; only those passing the participation stage will be invited to bid.
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EU harmonised surveillance of AMR E. coli and Salmonella found in beef and pork
FSA wants a survey of antimicrobial-resistant E. coli in fresh beef and pork on UK retail shelves in 2027. This procurement is for survey design, sample collection at retail, and transport to the testing lab only; testing is a separate tender.
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NHS England wants research into how to make HPV self-testing and cervical screening accessible and culturally competent for women who have experienced FGM, sexual abuse, or trauma. The project will review current practice, explore international approaches, and identify gaps in staff training and resources in England.
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1054806395 T1425 Further analysis of static brake data from freight vehicles
RSSB wants further analysis of static brake test data from freight vehicles to understand the relationship between braking system behaviour and wheel flat formation. The work builds on earlier data collection done in a previous project.
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LGA tender: evidence councils’ ambition to support young people into learning and work
The LGA wants a researcher to analyse evidence from councils about how they support young people into learning and work, and produce an executive summary identifying common themes and policy recommendations. The work will feed into the LGA's advocacy during development of a new government youth employment system.
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Cost Benefit Analysis for competing Great Western Mainline track access applications - Independent Audit
ORR needs an independent audit of demand forecasting, revenue projections, and cost-benefit analysis for competing track access applications on the Great Western Mainline. The audit will examine assumptions, methodology, calculations and outputs to assure robustness for ORR's decision-making.
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UK_1412 – Evaluating the strategic and economic return of international artist-led innovation
British Council wants a mixed-methods analysis of the economic returns from the international art and technology sector to the UK. The work is likely to involve both economic modelling and qualitative research into strategic impacts.
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Greenhouse Gas Inventory Improvement Programme - 2 Energy, Waste, and Industrial Processes and Product Use
DESNZ wants a lead organisation to head a research consortium developing methodologies and sector-specific emissions factors for UK GHG inventory across energy, waste, and industrial processes. The work will ensure UK reporting aligns with IPCC guidelines and government decarbonisation targets.
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Sutton Environment Strategy Community Engagement and Consultation Programme
London Borough of Sutton wants a consultant to design and run a community engagement programme on climate action and the environment strategy. The output is an analysis report identifying gaps and informing the new Environment Strategy and Action Plan.
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Feasilbility, Funding and Delivery Partner(s)
Thames Freeport seeks a multi-disciplinary advisory partner to support delivery of its £16bn economic growth programme across three sites in East London and the Estuary. The role covers feasibility, investment facilitation, appraisal and SPV services across four sector clusters.
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Quantifying the difference that nature recovery can make to selected risk events in the National Risk Register (informed by the State of Natural Capital Report)
Natural England wants research quantifying how nature recovery could reduce the likelihood and impact of selected risks in the National Risk Register, building on their State of Natural Capital Report. The work focuses on seven nature-related risks and aims to make the case for nature investment through concrete risk mitigation figures.
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Production and Delivery of Shigella LPS
The MHRA wants Shigella LPS (lipopolysaccharide) produced and delivered. This is a bacterial endotoxin used in research and diagnostic work.
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1053603399 T1402 Future management of PFAS for the GB rail industry
RSSB wants research into managing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) across GB railways. The work covers gap analysis, developing an assessment approach, practical guidance, and three case studies testing transition from aqueous film-forming foam to alternatives.
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E-learning for the Pathways to Planning Surveying strand
The Local Government Association needs an e-learning course for graduates joining the Pathways to Planning Surveying Strand, covering introductory content for roles like Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, and Building Control within local authorities. The course will support around 50 learners initially.
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Metabarcoding validation framework 2026/2027
Natural England needs a framework to help staff assess confidence and limitations in DNA metabarcoding assays used for ecosystem monitoring. The work involves validating and updating existing guidance on how to use these methods reliably.
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The Practice Education Facilitator role in Return to Practice
NHS England wants a research study to evaluate and strengthen the Practice Education Facilitator role for HCPC-registered returners. The work includes identifying learning needs and producing recommendations to improve consistency and quality of return-to-practice support across England.