Research & development in South East
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering South East, from Find a Tender.
Research & development notices in South East
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Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Needs Assessment
Isle of Wight Council wants an external researcher to carry out a domestic abuse and sexual violence needs assessment. The assessment will inform future service commissioning, development and strategy over a 4–6 month contract period.
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Port of Dover - Customer Experience Consultant Framework
Dover Harbour Board is setting up a framework for customer experience consultants to support their IGNITE programme. The framework will be used to procure consultancy services for customer-facing improvements and satisfaction work.
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Detailed design and build of a scaled down Fast Acting Low Conductance (FALCON)
Design and build a scaled-down prototype Fast Acting Low Conductance isolation valve for fusion energy exhaust systems. The valve must close within 37.5 milliseconds and maintain vacuum integrity.
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IWM/2627/APE/3510: Post-1945 Conflict Formative Audience Insight at IWM London & IWM Duxford
Imperial War Museums wants research into visitor and non-visitor awareness, motivations and interests regarding post-1945 conflict displays. The work covers both IWM London and IWM Duxford.
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Supported Housing Strategy
Bracknell Forest needs a Supported Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy that complies with the 2023 Act, covers all forms of supported housing including exempt accommodation, and informs commissioning and regulatory oversight. The work must be co-produced with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
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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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PHD Strategic Pricing, Ticketing and Demand Study
Royal Navy Museums needs independent research to understand how pricing, admission structure and visitor behaviour affect demand and revenue. The study will deliver recommendations on ticketing architecture, pricing framework, discounting policy and implementation roadmap for Easter 2027.
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Heritage Consultant - Lymington Sea Water Baths
Lymington and Pennington Town Council wants a heritage consultant to produce a comprehensive historical and architectural review of the Lymington Sea Water Baths, a Grade II* listed structure from 1833. The work will support a National Lottery Heritage Fund project and inform future conservation and design decisions.
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Laser Induced Desorption System for Measuring First Wall Retention in STEP
Concept design for a laser-based system to measure tritium retention in first wall materials for the UK's STEP fusion reactor prototype. The system must operate in a hostile environment with neutron radiation, magnetic fields, and thermal stress.
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Strategic Culture Change Partner
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a strategic partner to design, deliver and embed a Trust-wide cultural transformation programme. The role involves providing specialist capacity and expertise across the entire organisation.
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Design for Longevity- Electrolyser Prototype Design
UK Fusion Energy needs the conceptual design of a solid-oxide electrolyser system for processing tritiated water in their STEP fusion reactor fuel cycle. The work covers the electrochemical cell, stack architecture, and all internal components but excludes balance-of-plant equipment.
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Palladium Silver Membranes Tensile and Fatigue Testing
Mechanical testing of palladium-silver membrane assemblies for hydrogen purification. Testing includes slow strain rate tensile and fatigue testing at 400–500 °C in pressurised hydrogen, plus hydrogen permeation testing.
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EBC KB Churchfields Recreation Ground – Consultation for Skate Park
Elmbridge Borough Council wants a consultation exercise (physical and/or digital) with local residents about how to use Churchfields Recreation Ground, particularly for a skate park. You'll deliver a public report of results, recommendations document, and a summary for use in a later procurement.
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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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MVDC - Surrey Supported Housing Strategy
Mole Valley District Council and 11 other local authorities need a consultant to map and assess supported housing services across Surrey and produce two separate strategies for East and West Surrey. The work runs seven months from September 2026 to March 2027.
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Blockhouse Experimental Area Vision and Audio Monitoring System
The UK Atomic Energy Authority needs a feasibility study and pre-conceptual design for vision and audio monitoring systems to observe a tritium breeding experiment facility (LIBRTI) during operation. The equipment must withstand neutron and gamma radiation exposure.
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SCC - KS - RFQ - Employment Support Services
Surrey County Council wants an external organisation to map employment and skills support services available to Surrey residents, and produce a self-serving directory for residents and providers.
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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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Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
Ashford Borough Council needs a Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (Level 1) prepared for the borough in line with national policy and guidance. The work involves research, analysis and a formal report to support planning and flood management decisions.
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Pd Ag Functional Testing
UK Fusion Energy needs testing and manufacturability trials for palladium-silver membrane assemblies for hydrogen separation in their STEP fuel cycle system. Work includes annealing, brazing, and diffusion bonding trials with microstructural characterisation, hardness testing, and destructive testing of finished assemblies.
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GMH Technical Consultant Procurement in Indonesia
WRAP is looking for a consultant or team to analyse food loss and waste across Indonesian rice supply chains, from farm through to household. The work includes collecting operational data, identifying root causes of waste, piloting interventions at 1–2 sites, and measuring results against methane and food waste reduction indicators.
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GMH Technical Consultant Procurement in Indonesia
WRAP needs a consultant or team to analyse food loss and waste in Indonesian rice supply chains, from farm to household. The work includes collecting operational data, identifying root causes, piloting interventions at 1–2 sites, and measuring outcomes against methane and waste reduction targets.
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The provision of a Footfall and Consumer Insights Platform
West Oxfordshire District Council wants to buy a footfall and consumer insights platform to monitor and analyse activity in three town centres (Carterton, Chipping Norton, Witney). The system should provide real-time behavioural analytics, visitor mapping, spending profiles, and benchmarking, with dashboards for officers and stakeholders.
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Provision of Site Viability Assessments
Dover District Council is seeking a provider to carry out site viability assessments. The notice gives no detail on scope, number of sites, or methodology.
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Participatory & Deliberative Engagement: A Stronger, Fairer Community in Maidstone Town Centre
Maidstone Borough Council wants an independent organisation to design and deliver a participatory engagement programme in the town centre, exploring residents' lived experience and identifying ways to strengthen community resilience with a focus on fairness and inclusivity.