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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DCO Interface, Co-ordination and Consultation Services
UK Fusion Energy needs an external supplier to manage consultation support for its Development Consent Order (DCO) submission. The work covers 13 consultation events near Abingdon in 2026, with further phases planned for 2027 and 2028.
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Wind Flow Generation Equipment Requirement
Satellite Applications Catapult needs a single modular wind flow generation system for testing unmanned aerial systems and autonomous platforms. The system must be controllable and produce repeatable, configurable wind conditions.
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RDC JB Green and Blue Infrastructure Study (ESPH730 MV)
Rother District Council needs a consultant to produce a Green and Blue Infrastructure Framework study and Open Space Standards to support their new Local Plan (2025-2042). The study will provide quantitative justification for planning standards on open space provision, accessibility, quality, and strategic green and blue infrastructure networks.
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e-ITT for the provision of a Retail and Main Town Centre Uses Needs Assessment
New Forest District Council is commissioning a retail and town centre needs assessment to support their Local Plan Review and Economic Development Strategy. The study will analyse current town centre vitality, national retail trends, and forecast needs to 2043, plus recommend updates to town centre boundaries and shopping policies.
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Long Term Monitoring Network - Vegetation Survey - North Solent NNR - 2026
Full repeat vegetation survey at North Solent NNR covering 50 permanent monitoring plots. Work includes relocating plot markers, GPS recording, plant species identification and cover assessment, soil sampling, data collation on Excel template with QA, and a summary report.
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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.
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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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WPB - Architect and Engagement Consultant Services
Guildford Borough Council needs an architect and engagement consultant to develop a long-term improvement strategy for the Westborough & Park Barn area, covering around 1,000 homes (two-thirds council-owned). Phase 1 focuses on evidence-based strategy and community consultation to guide future housing, sustainability, and infrastructure work.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.