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Research & development in North East
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering North East, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Research & development notices in North East
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NCC1999 NE Rural Growth Programme Evaluation
Northumberland County Council needs an independent evaluation of the North East Rural Growth Programme. The work is a one-off research and consultancy project valued at £75,000.
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Tees Bird Mapping Project
Natural England wants maps and analysis of how designated bird species use habitats in the Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast protected area. You'll deliver GIS mapping layers, a detailed report on methods and findings, and guidance on using the mapping tool.
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ITT - Archaeological Services in Relation to Marine Protection 2027-2029 - UID 365
Historic England needs assessment and support functions for marine archaeological protection and management in English territorial waters over two years (April 2027 to March 2029). The work focuses on at-risk sites and assets threatened by neglect, decay or other damage.
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Contract for Curatorial, Conservation and Collections Management support (Natural Science) to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project
Hartlepool Borough Council needs a natural sciences collections specialist to manage and interpret their taxidermy, geology and entomology collections during the development and delivery phases of the Tides of Change museum project.
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onservation and Collections Management support (Archaeology, industrial and social history) to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project.
Hartlepool Borough Council's Museum needs a collections specialist to support conservation, management and interpretation of their archaeology, industrial and social history collections, including the PS Wingfield Castle vessel. The role is part of their 'Tides of Change' Heritage Lottery-funded project.
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Contract for Conservation and Collections Management support (Paperbased collections to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project.
Hartlepool Borough Council needs a paper conservator or collections specialist to assess, conserve, and support long-term care of paper-based collections including the Robert Wood Collection of historical ephemera. Work is part of the 'Tides of Change' museum project, subject to successful Delivery Phase funding.
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Contract for Conservation and Collections Management support to Hartlepool Borough Council as part of the Museum of Hartlepool's Tides of Change project
Hartlepool Borough Council needs a collections specialist to develop a conservation management plan for the Museum of Hartlepool's diverse holdings - archaeology, textiles, maritime, archives, and more - as part of their Tides of Change Heritage Lottery project.
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Stronger Shores Toolkit
South Tyneside Council needs a toolkit to monitor coastal habitats (seagrass, kelp, oyster reefs) along the northeast coast and guide habitat restoration. The work includes software development, data collation from project outputs, and creating public-facing guidance on ecosystem services for coastal managers.
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Project PaLaDIn Maximising Interactium Benefits FSHD as a case study
Develop and test frameworks to help FSHD patient groups across seven European countries lead cross-sector collaboration using the Interactium platform. Create a health technology assessment model and standard operating procedures for FSHD, plus a navigator program to support patients in clinical trial decisions.
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TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme
Tees Valley Combined Authority wants consultancy services to support and strengthen music festivals across the region through marketing, brand development, audience growth, skills building, and infrastructure work.
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High geochemical lead survey
The FSA needs sampling and analysis of lead levels in food grown or reared in high geochemical lead areas across GB. The work will establish a baseline of lead contamination in these regions to inform food safety policy.
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Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter
Tees Valley Combined Authority wants a consultant to develop and plan a public art project celebrating local heritage across the four boroughs. The work is structured in two phases: Phase One involves scoping, community engagement design, and creating a commissioning framework for artworks.
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TVCA-PROC-0691 - Professional Development Module Delivery
Tees Valley Combined Authority is seeking a provider to develop and deliver modular training modules for upskilling and professional development. The training is for the North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub team and its partners.
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Overcoming Barriers to Town Centre Housing Conversion - UID 115 NP392
Historic England wants a national review and case study on converting town centre spaces - including upper floors, ground-floor retail, and hospitality units - into homes. The work combines lessons learned, technical feasibility, financial modelling, and stakeholder engagement to produce actionable ideas for policy-makers and developers.
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Branding Strategy Consultation - Museum of Hartlepool - Tides of Change
Hartlepool Borough Council wants a brand consultant or agency to develop a branding strategy for the Museum of Hartlepool as part of the Tides of Change project. The strategy should be based on primary and secondary research and address five target audiences: local residents, day visitors from Tees Valley, tourists beyond an hour's drive, school groups, and special interest groups.
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Stronger Shores Toolkit
South Tyneside Borough Council is commissioning a public-facing toolkit for flood and coastal erosion risk managers, drawing together data and lessons from the Stronger Shores project on marine nature-based solutions (kelp, seagrass, oyster habitats). The toolkit will include natural capital accounting data and guidance on habitat restoration.
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F4OR Consultancy Services – Business Excellence Framework
ORE Catapult is establishing a framework agreement for a Business Excellence Industrial Advisor to support companies through the F4OR (Fit for Offshore Renewables) programme in Northeast England. The role involves guiding participating companies from sign-up through assessment, action plan execution, and achievement of their offshore renewables certification.
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Review of Sediment Contamination in the Teesmouth Estuary and Ecological Impacts to SPA Supporting Habitats
Natural England wants a comprehensive literature review of historical pollution in the Tees Estuary, collating existing contaminant data and analysing ecological impacts on benthic habitats. The work will synthesise academic journals, government reports, grey literature and historical records to identify key contaminants and biological thresholds.
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ITT - National Blue Plaques: Community Research Partner (North East, Yorkshire and North West) (UID 176)
Historic England wants two community organisations to research individuals, groups and events eligible for the National Blue Plaques Scheme. One lot covers the North of England (North West, North East, Yorkshire); the other covers the East of England.
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W84076 Healthy Start Vitamins - Subject Matter Expert
NHS Business Services Authority needs an expert to support the procurement and management of Healthy Start Vitamins framework agreements for children and women. The role involves subject matter expertise across the procurement lifecycle and ongoing contract administration.
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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement
The Ministry of Defence wants laboratory-based research to develop a prediction tool identifying service personnel susceptible to peripheral cold injuries, and a clinical assessment tool for safely returning injured personnel to cold environments. Work will use a climate chamber facility in North Yorkshire.
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External Evaluation of Sunderland's Connecting Through Nature Project
Sunderland City Council wants an external evaluator to assess their Connecting Through Nature project. The evaluation will assess the project's outcomes and impact.
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Supply of Potency Assay Services for RNA and RNA‑LNP products
The Centre for Process Innovation needs a laboratory to run cell-based, in vitro potency assays to measure the biological activity of RNA and RNA-LNP (lipid nanoparticle) products. The assays will be used to check consistency and efficacy during production.
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Research & Evaluation Partner
Cleveland Police & Crime Commissioner needs a research partner to develop a Strategic Needs Assessment for a youth consultation project called Shape Your Safety. The work culminates in a full SNA by 31 December 2026.
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Northumberland Raised Bog and Wetland Survey (Sweethope & Roman Wall)
Natural England wants a vegetation survey of raised bogs and wetlands across two site clusters in Northumberland. The work includes habitat mapping, plant identification to species level, peat analysis, and a final GIS-mapped report with condition assessment.