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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.