Research & development in South West
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering South West, from Find a Tender.
Research & development notices in South West
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ITT - Stakeholder Research - UID 310
Historic England wants strategic research into stakeholder awareness, sentiment towards the organisation, and views on its Strategic Priorities for the 2026-2031 plan. The work includes understanding how the organisation can maximise its heritage and community impact.
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RFQ - Investigating the hygrothermal and dynamic thermal properties of English traditional solid wall construction for resilience in a changing climate - literature review and gap analysis (UID 332)
Historic England needs a literature review and gap analysis on how traditional English solid walls perform thermally and manage moisture, particularly under future climate scenarios and when retrofitted with insulation. The findings will be written up for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
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ITT - Martyn’s Law guidance and case studies - UID 324
Historic England needs research and writing to produce non-statutory guidance for heritage sites on complying with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025. The work includes developing fictional case studies showing how heritage premises can implement counter-terrorism procedures.
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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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CEFAS26-79 Macrofauna Analysis of Sediment Samples
Processing and taxonomic identification of 33 macrofaunal sediment samples from a dredged material disposal site near Falmouth. Work must follow NMBAQC guidelines, including extraction on 1.0 mm mesh, identification to lowest taxonomic level, biomassing, and quality audit.
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Strategic Culture Change Partner
NHS trust seeking a strategic partner to design, deliver and embed a trust-wide cultural transformation programme. The role requires specialist capacity and expertise in organisational culture change.
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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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ITT - Value realisation through adaptive reuse of historic buildings - UID 285
Historic England wants a research study to assess how value can be realised through adaptive reuse of historic buildings in England. The work will examine success factors across different property types and locations, analyse case studies, and produce evidence to support investment decisions and funding solutions.
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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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ITT - National Blue Plaque Scheme Freelance Historian Framework - UID 199M
Historic England wants to build a framework of up to 10 freelance historians to research and write reports on candidates for the National Blue Plaque scheme. Work will be ongoing with individual commissions as nominations come in.
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CFDF: Single Fibre Tester
Purchase of a high throughput single fibre tensile testing machine with fibre fineness and dimensional testing capability. Equipment for testing individual fibres under tension.
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Plan Mid Devon Strategic Environmental Assessment
Mid Devon District Council needs a consultant to conduct a full Strategic Environmental Assessment of their Local Plan, including scoping, policy assessment, environmental reporting, and support through consultation and examination.
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Plan Mid Devon Viability Assessment
Mid Devon District Council needs a viability assessment to support its new Local Plan. The work will evaluate whether proposed developments and policies are financially viable and deliverable, with particular focus on affordable housing provision.
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DNP0030-26 Provision of Blended Finance Plan and Business Model for Walkham Valley Landscape Recovery Project
Dartmoor National Park Authority needs a green finance consultant to develop a blended finance plan and business model for the Walkham Valley Landscape Recovery Project, a large-scale nature restoration programme funded through Defra's Landscape Recovery scheme. The work covers the two-year Project Development Phase.
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Circular Economy Data Policy Analysis
University of Exeter is seeking specialist support to design, analyse and model a National Circular Economy Data Observatory. The work will develop an evidence base for circular economy policy and practice across defined sectors and supply chains.
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Circular Economy Value Chain Modelling
University of Exeter needs specialist consultants to design and analyse circular economy data outputs across multiple sectors and value chains. The work will build evidence for industry practice, policy and investment decisions.
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Mid Devon Housing and Economic Needs Assessment
Mid Devon District Council needs a consultant to produce a Housing and Economic Needs Assessment for the district. This will be evidence for their new local plan and related strategies.
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Destination Tourism Growth & Management Plan for the CotswoldsPlus Local visitor economy partnership
Cotswold District Council needs a comprehensive growth and management plan for the visitor economy across the CotswoldsPlus area. The plan should be evidence-based, shaped through stakeholder engagement, and focused on sustainable growth and long-term resilience.
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Rapid assessment of historic environment provision and advice in Defra’s Landscape Recovery Schemes - UID 206
Historic England wants a survey and report on how heritage advice and assessments are being used in Defra's Landscape Recovery scheme projects. You'll conduct stakeholder interviews, speak to heritage contractors, and produce findings with recommendations on good practice.
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ITT - CSM Demonstration Survey UID 218
Historic England is commissioning a marine archaeological geophysicist or surveyor to work aboard RV Cefas Endeavour during the UK CSM Demonstration Survey in April–May 2026. The role involves operating geophysical survey equipment on a 12-hour shift pattern during a seabed mapping survey.
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Horizon Scanning for the University of Bath
The University of Bath wants external help identifying new programme and portfolio opportunities over 2–10 years, using horizon scanning methods. The work is strategic planning to build a product pipeline for the institution.
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Knowing the Heritage Sector Phase 4 - catalogue of heritage enterprises in England - UID 148
Historic England wants a catalogue of heritage enterprises in England built from multiple data sources using web-scraping, machine learning, and manual review. The deliverable includes the catalogue plus three dashboard design concepts.
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Youth Guarantee Trailblazer - Project Evaluation
The West of England Combined Authority needs an independent evaluation of the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer programme. The work will assess how the regional pilot integrates education, training, and employment support for young people, and produce evidence for national policy development.
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715112450 - Ballistic Testing Services - Personal Armour
The Ministry of Defence seeks a dedicated ballistic testing facility to evaluate personal armour systems for the Armed Forces, including hard plates, soft fillers, and helmets. Testing will be on-demand over the contract term to support new equipment projects and through-life support.
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Strategic and Local Plan Viability Assessment
Tewkesbury Borough Council needs a Viability Assessment for its Strategic and Local Plan, prepared according to NPPF and government planning guidance. The final report is due within 5 months, with the full contract running 35 months.