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Research & development in South East
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering South East, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Research & development notices in South East
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Sussex Heritage Coast Visitor Management Plan
South Downs National Park Authority wants a strategic management plan for the Sussex Heritage Coast between Seaford and Eastbourne. The plan should cover visitor management, sustainable transport, visitor economy growth, public safety (including suicide prevention), nature recovery, and a delivery plan for the first five years.
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Green Links Study, New Forest National Park
The New Forest National Park Authority wants a consultant to produce a four-part study on connecting fragmented habitat areas within and around the National Park boundary, separated by major roads. The work includes site visits, mapping analysis, and realistic connectivity proposals.
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Youth Engagement Services
Maidstone Borough Council wants an organisation to design and deliver an independent engagement programme with young people, either fully deliberative or hybrid. Activity is expected around February/March 2027 with a final report afterwards.
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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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Highways Infrastructure Contract
Medway Council is planning to replace its current highways maintenance contract, which covers 845km of roads, 1,100km of footways, 27,000 streetlights, 406 bridges, the Medway Tunnel, and 91,000 other highway assets. The procurement will start in summer 2026 for a contract to begin August 2027.
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Test Valley Climate Change Grant: Support Service
Test Valley Borough Council needs consultants to advise community organisations on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly energy efficiency in buildings. The support will run alongside a new Climate Change Grant scheme.
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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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Development of vertically straight fusion blanket segment demonstrator including technology development identification
Design and build a scaled physical demonstrator of a vertically straight fusion blanket segment, proving the manufacturability of ferritic-martensitic steel (Grade 91) for tokamak breeder blankets. The work includes technology development, engineering process validation, and feasibility assessment for future large-scale production.
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Digital Transformation Solutions and Enterprise Services
Kent County Council is establishing a framework for digital transformation and enterprise services across public sector organisations. The framework will support digital modernisation, operational change, and strategic reform projects.
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Commercial Consultancy Support - Development Partner Procurement - IPM North
Medway Council needs consultancy support to procure a development partner for Innovation Park Medway North, a mixed industrial and mid-tech site. The work includes masterplan implementation, development partner procurement, and conditional development agreement production.
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ERATO
Develop and experimentally demonstrate a preparation scheme for liquid scintillation counting of lithium salt breeder blanket materials to measure tritium concentration. The technique will be tested in an argon/nitrogen environment and then integrated into the THALIA fusion project.
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Telematics data and analysis for the South Downs National Park
The South Downs National Park Authority needs analysis of telematics data on people movement and behaviour across the park to support planning decisions and monitor trends. The work involves gathering and interpreting data on visitor patterns and activities.
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An investigation into the degradation products obtained from the tertiary recycl
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate wants research identifying and quantifying degradation products from tertiary plastic recycling, and assessing whether recycled materials could be used safely in veterinary pharmaceutical primary packaging.
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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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Strategy and road mapping exercise for non-destructive testing techniques for in-vessel components
UKIFS needs a strategy and roadmap for non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques applicable to fusion reactor in-vessel components. This is a one-off consultancy exercise to map out technical approaches and priorities.
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Tokomak Complex Feasibility Task
UKIFS is seeking a qualified supplier to conduct a feasibility study for a tokamak building complex. The work covers analysis, advisory services, and integrated engineering services related to the tokamak facility.
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Contracts for Innovation: In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) of In-Orbit Manufacturing (IOM) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Phase 0/A Studies
The UK Space Agency is funding Phase 0/A feasibility studies for in-orbit manufacturing demonstrations in low earth orbit. Two lots are available: one focused on healthcare/medical applications and one for other terrestrial applications.
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Wealden Heaths - Strategic Recreation Management Evaluation
Natural England wants a report analysing how other UK and European sites manage recreation on nature reserves, with focus on balancing visitor numbers against ecology at Wealden Heaths NNR in Surrey. The deliverable is a practical evidence-based strategy document with recommendations for enforcement, funding, and stakeholder engagement.
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MCA LONG SAND HEAD ROUTEING REVIEW
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency needs research and analysis to predict how Long Sand Head (a sandbank near the Port of London) will move over the next 10–20 years, then design alternative shipping routes to maintain safe passage as the sandbank shifts and narrows the current navigable corridor.
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Property Development Consultancy Services
Isle of Wight Council is seeking a consultant to advise on property development matters on a day rate and hourly basis. The contract runs for three years with an optional two-year extension.
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Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment
Guildford Borough Council needs a consultant to carry out Sustainability Appraisal with Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment for a new Local Plan. The work supports the production of a sound and legally compliant planning document.
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Laboratory Information Management System
The UK Atomic Energy Authority needs to replace its fragmented laboratory information system with a unified LIMS covering sample tracking, customer management, document control, reporting, equipment management, and compliance. The current setup requires manual data transfer between disconnected tools.
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Solent Freeport: Feasibility Study into Space Focused Infrastructure
Portsmouth City Council is commissioning a comprehensive feasibility study for the Solent Freeport to assess whether a Centre of Excellence for electric propulsion, satellite manufacturing, or satellite communications is viable in the region. The study will cover demand analysis, market positioning, operating models, location assessment, and economic impact.
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Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - Chobham Common NNR -2026
A full repeat vegetation survey at Chobham Common National Nature Reserve, recording plant species across 50 permanent monitoring plots. Work includes relocating plot markers using high-accuracy GPS, collecting soil samples, and delivering data on an Excel template with a summary report.