Research & development in North West
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering North West, from Find a Tender.
Research & development notices in North West
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Provision of a deep geothermal solution
Countess of Chester Hospital seeks a development partner to design and deliver a deep geothermal heating solution for the hospital site. The work is structured around staged gateways with Salix PSDS grant funding drawdown, potentially leading to a long-term Energy Services Agreement.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
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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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
Invitation to Tender for the Delivery of an Evidence Led Policy Research and Engagement Programme Supporting the FISC - EIUG Campaign
Glass Futures is looking for a supplier to carry out evidence-led policy research and run an engagement programme supporting the FISC-EIUG campaign. The work runs for up to four months.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
ESF DCT consensus support
NICE needs an independent supplier to design and run a structured expert consensus process to review and validate their developing Evidence Standards Framework for Digital Health Technologies. The supplier will facilitate expert input, help refine draft framework content, and report findings, while NICE retains final decision-making.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
ET190 Consultancy - Capacity Strenthening
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine needs a consultant to strengthen capacity within disease control programmes in low and middle-income countries. The role involves designing data collection methods and analysing qualitative data, mostly remote work with occasional travel to DRC.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
GMCA 1984 Provision of Greater Manchester Faith and Belief Advisory Panel Facilitation
GMCA wants to commission facilitation services for a Faith and Belief Advisory Panel that will advise leaders and policymakers on inclusion, community engagement, and policy co-design. The panel will act as a bridge between Greater Manchester's faith communities and public bodies.
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Clinical Research Monitoring, Quality Assurance and Site Support Services Framework
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine seeks independent GCP-compliant clinical trial monitors and quality assurance providers for research studies across Africa, the Middle East and other regions. This is a framework agreement to establish a panel of suppliers.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
Process Evaluation of BFI FAN and Network Programmes
The BFI wants a process evaluation of two major National Lottery-funded screen culture programmes (Film Audience Network and NETWORK) operating across the UK. The evaluation covers 2023 to 2029 and will assess how these programmes deliver UK-wide access to funding and opportunities.
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Small-firm friendly
PRO005122-Services-Contract-MCDM-Sustainable Catchment Management Programme (SCaMP)
United Utilities needs continued hydrological and water quality monitoring across three moorland catchments (Upper Goyt, Ashway Gap/Chew, and Brennand/Bowland) as part of their 20-year SCaMP programme. The work involves maintaining existing monitoring to build on a unique long-term dataset tracking effects of moorland restoration, fires, woodland management, and climate change.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
Provision of Provision of a Graphite Technical Advisory Committee (GTAC) and Research in the Area of Nuclear Graphite Structural Integrity for the Office for Nuclear Regulation
The Office for Nuclear Regulation needs a Graphite Technical Advisory Committee and research support on nuclear graphite structural integrity for the UK's Advanced Gas Cooled Reactors. The work covers graphite dimensional change, oxidation, cracking, and safety case assessment.
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exploring the views of children and young people to inform the GMC review of its 0-18 years
The GMC wants research to gather the views and experiences of children and young people on topics covered in their guidance for the care of under-18s. This will inform updates to that guidance.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
EU harmonised surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) E. coli and Salmonella found in fresh beef and pork meat on retail sale in the UK in 2027
The FSA wants a survey of antimicrobial resistance in E. coli and Salmonella found in fresh beef and pork at UK retail in 2027. The work is split into survey design and sample collection (Lot 1) and laboratory testing with data analysis and reporting (Lot 2).
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
Regenerative Schools Pilot - Academic Assurance Partner
The Department for Education is seeking an academic assurance partner for its Regenerative Schools Pilot, a research programme testing ultra-low-carbon school buildings using regenerative approaches, bio-based materials, and new construction methods. The role involves supporting delivery of prototype single and dual classroom buildings as part of a wider £33 million R&D investment to 2029-30.
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Bury Based Supplier List (BBSL)
Bury Council is building a supplier list (BBSL) for below-threshold procurements across 32 categories. Suppliers based in Bury or with substantive business operations there can apply to join.
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Devolution Support - Cumbria
The Local Government Association wants a supplier to design and deliver a programme of 8–12 workshop sessions for political and managerial leaders across Cumbria's three local authorities and emerging mayoral strategic authority.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
Cheshire and Warrington Community Energy Support
Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington needs to appoint an organisation to support community energy groups across the region. The role involves helping existing funded projects to delivery, enabling new groups to progress, and building sector collaboration.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment (HEDNA) and Employment Land Review (ELR)
Newcastle-under-Lyme Council needs an updated Housing and Economic Development Needs Assessment and Employment Land Review to support a new Local Plan, reflecting the December 2024 NPPF methodology. The study will establish updated housing and employment land requirements for the borough.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
020208 - Longford Park - People, Place and Nature Project – Evaluation Services
Trafford Council wants an evaluation consultant or team to assess the £6m People, Place and Nature Project at Longford Park, which is part-funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The work involves evaluating the project's outcomes and impact.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - Finglandrigg Woods NNR-2026
Repeat vegetation survey across 50 permanent monitoring plots at Finglandrigg Woods NNR, including plant species recording, plot marker relocation with GPS positioning, and soil sampling.
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Estate regeneration project
Irwell Valley Developments is seeking a lead consultant to manage a multi-disciplinary team for a housing estate regeneration project in Greater Manchester. The project spans 6 years and includes new build and environmental improvements.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
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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Housing Stock Condition Modelling Report
Sefton Council wants a report modelling the condition and characteristics of the borough's 132,287 housing units, with particular focus on private sector stock. The work must be completed within three months.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
Space Utilisation Survey, Analysis & Reporting
The University of Salford wants a supplier to conduct an annual space utilisation survey across its estate. The contract runs for three years starting 1 August 2026.
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ClosedSmall-firm friendly
GMCA1634: Support for Local Economy Evaluation Partner
Greater Manchester Combined Authority wants an evaluation partner to assess their Support for the Social Economy Programme, a digital support service launched in 2023. You'll deliver an evaluation framework, a final report, and recommendations for future commissioning.
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Provision of a Tourism Economy Update and Visitor Accommodation Update and Future Needs Assessment for Blackpool
Blackpool Council wants a consultancy team to update its tourism economy baseline and visitor accommodation study, producing evidence for the new Local Plan. The work includes growth forecasts and recommendations on future accommodation needs and policy.