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Research & development in Scotland
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering Scotland, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Research & development notices in Scotland
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Scottish Approach to Change Evaluation and Learning Partner
Healthcare Improvement Scotland needs an independent evaluator to assess how the Scottish Approach to Change programme is being implemented and what impact it's having. The evaluation should provide objective challenge, learning and assurance that the programme maintains its core principles around openness, collaboration and responsiveness.
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Framework Agreement - Standards and Frameworks
Skills Development Scotland seeks suppliers to develop occupational standards and frameworks for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The work is delivered through a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement.
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DECON-Labour Market Statistics and Financial Data Feasibility Project
The Scottish Government wants a feasibility study to explore whether anonymised financial data-bank transactions, payroll records, administrative data-can improve labour market statistics at national and sub-national level. The study will assess technical and methodological viability of extracting employment, unemployment and inactivity trends from this data.
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Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe
The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate needs monitoring work carried out at Loch Ewe following their detailed protocols. The work involves water sampling using specified methods to maintain sample integrity.
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Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe
The Scottish Government Marine Directorate needs statutory monitoring work carried out at Loch Ewe. You'll follow their detailed sampling protocols to maintain sample integrity.
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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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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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Building Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System
Argyll and Bute Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System to replace their existing Quick Quotes process for lower-value property consultancy services. Suppliers will be invited to join the DPS to bid on projects under £50,000.
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SPPD - Marketing Services (2026)
The Scottish Government is establishing a multi-lot framework agreement for marketing, creative, digital, PR, research, events and video production services. This will be available for use by Scottish public sector bodies including councils, health boards, and other public authorities.
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Ecological sampling at Scottish Offshore Wind Farms
Scottish Government needs marine sampling work across four offshore wind farm sites on Scotland's east coast, collecting fish, benthic and plankton samples across three seasons (winter 2025 to autumn 2026). The work feeds into the ECOCHANGE project studying how wind farm infrastructure affects North Sea food webs.
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Request for quotation to trial technologies to improve customer experience through enhanced accessibility and special assistance services at Glasgow Airport – Challenge A
Connected Places Catapult and Glasgow Airport want to trial technologies to improve special assistance services and accessibility for passengers. The work is part of a research project to test innovations addressing inclusivity at airports.
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Request for quotation to trial technologies to improve customer experience through enhanced accessibility and special assistance services at Glasgow Airport – Challenge B
Connected Places Catapult wants to trial accessibility and special assistance solutions at Glasgow Airport. Your technology must be at technology readiness level 6–9 and will be tested live at the airport.
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UK Consumer Segmentation Research
VisitScotland wants to update its domestic segmentation model for Scotland and its regions. This is research work to define and profile different groups of UK consumers in relation to Scottish tourism.
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Framework for Consultant Services for Refurbishment & New Build Works 2026 – 2028 (with 2 x 12-month extension options)
Linthouse Housing Association is setting up a framework for consultant services covering development consultancy, quantity surveying, principal design, and structural engineering for refurbishment and new build housing projects between 2026 and 2028.
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Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme
Scottish Government wants a coordinated stranding surveillance and investigation scheme for cetaceans, seals, sharks and marine turtles in Scottish waters. Work includes investigating causes of death and expanding the volunteer reporting network.
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P26-0046 Scottish Enterprise Research Databases
Scottish Enterprise is procuring access to market research and company information databases to support research services for Scottish businesses. The contract is split into nine lots, each awarded to one supplier.
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Local democracy resources pack for councillors visiting education settings
The LGA wants a resource pack to help councillors explain their role and local government when visiting schools. The pack must work for councillors across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
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Forth Green Freeport Utilities Study
Scottish Enterprise and Forth Green Freeport are seeking a single consultant to assess utilities capacity and identify constraints across their tax site locations. The work will be delivered in three phases starting February 2026.
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MTC for Planned Preventive Maintenance of Fire & Security
Planned preventive maintenance of fire alarms, intruder systems, access control, CCTV, panic alarms, radio fire alarms, fire suppression and VESDA systems across Dumfries and Galloway Council properties. This is a measured term contract.
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Towards A National Collection – Digitisation Capability Pilot for N-RICH Prototype
Historic Environment Scotland is piloting digitisation capability for N-RICH, a national collections prototype. The work involves developing and testing digital systems as part of a broader national collection initiative.
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Marine Engineering Support Framework
CalMac Ferries is establishing a framework for engineering support work on their vessel fleet. The framework is valued at £300,000 and will be used for project work across their ships.
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Development Consultant
River Clyde Homes wants a development consultant to advise on social housing schemes-new build and regeneration-and to manage the design team once projects are approved. You'll need to demonstrate success at securing grant funding above benchmark.
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Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis
The Scottish Government Marine Directorate needs a laboratory to analyse fish stomach contents and benthic (seabed) samples. The work supports marine research and monitoring.
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Design and Data Management Platform
University of Dundee needs a cloud-based design and data management platform with a secure web interface. It will integrate with their existing systems to handle secure data exchange and computational workflows, with the vendor providing installation, maintenance and updates.
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Operators Panel Manager for the Scottish Wave & Tidal Operators Agreement
Crown Estate Scotland needs an independent Operators Panel Manager to chair governance meetings, coordinate between wave and tidal power operators, and manage technical workstreams for the Scottish Wave & Tidal Power Operators Agreement. The role involves neutral facilitation, record-keeping, and progress reporting over a varying workload.