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Research & development in South West
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering South West, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Research & development notices in South West
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ITT - Recording techniques for climate-driven loss - UID 344
Historic England needs research to develop guidance on methods for recording and documenting climate-driven changes to heritage assets. The work includes reviewing existing resources, case studies and stakeholder consultation to recommend recording approaches suitable for owners and managers with varying expertise and resources.
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CP2821-26 Study of Carbon Sequestration and Soil Health Impacts within Highway Earthworks
Devon County Council wants a study on whether biochar, enhanced mineral weathering, and mycorrhizal fungi can increase carbon sequestration and soil health in highway earthworks. The research will inform carbon-reduction measures on the A382 Link Road near Newton Abbot.
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CP2821-26 Study of Carbon Sequestration and Soil Health Impacts within Highway Earthworks
Devon County Council wants a study examining how construction activities affect soil carbon levels during the A382 Link Road project near Newton Abbot. The research should assess whether adding biochar, mineral weathering products and mycorrhizal fungi to highway earthworks can increase carbon sequestration and soil health.
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CP2821-26 Study of Carbon Sequestration and Soil Health Impacts within Highway Earthworks
Devon County Council wants a research study on how biochar, mineral weathering and mycorrhizal fungi in highway earthworks affect soil carbon sequestration and soil health. The work is part of the A382 Link Road scheme near Newton Abbot.
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ITT - Storage Design and Environmental Requirements Framework for Archaeological Archives in England - UID 369
Historic England is commissioning research to define the ideal design and environmental requirements for a national archaeological archive storage facility in England. The work will establish evidence-based specifications for storage systems, building design, sustainability, and repository layout to support future infrastructure planning.
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ITT - Heritage as Urban Green Infrastructure: an Evidence Review of Opportunities for Climate Resilience, and Future Directions - UID 366
Historic England wants a rapid evidence review on how heritage assets contribute to urban green infrastructure and climate resilience. The work includes synthesising existing evidence, identifying policy opportunities and barriers, and two case studies.
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ITT - Mapping Training and Qualifications for Heritage Construction Trades in England - UID 370
Historic England wants research mapping current training and qualifications provision for heritage construction trades across England. The work includes collecting baseline data on training uptake and completion, analysing provision gaps, and developing a repeatable methodology.
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UKRI-6358 Testing and Evaluation of Counter-UAS (Drone)
UKRI needs a supplier to test and evaluate Counter-UAS (anti-drone) systems in a prison environment competition. You'll provide test facilities, personnel, equipment, multiple drones, and qualified pilots to fly them against the C-UAS units being tested.
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UKRI-6017-METIUS
UKRI wants an evaluator to assess whether the METIUS programme (a £14.5m, five-year AI-for-evidence-synthesis initiative) has increased policymakers' use of synthesised evidence and to draw lessons for future research investments. The evaluation will run across the programme's five-year span.
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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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ITT - Demonstrating the impact of Historic England’s planning advice - UID 368
Historic England wants an evaluation study of whether its planning advice on listed building consent applications actually changes development proposals. You'll design a comparison study between applications that received their advice and matched applications that didn't.
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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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Asset Management Strategy - East Devon District Council
East Devon District Council wants a consultant to develop a Strategic Asset Management Plan for its Housing Revenue Account stock. The plan should ensure housing assets meet tenant needs, stay financially sustainable, and align with the council's long-term objectives.
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ITT - UID 107 NP 386 Historic England Strategic Research Framework
Historic England wants a consultant to develop a ten-year Strategic Research Framework for heritage research. The output will be core strategies and internal delivery plans to guide research across Historic England, partners, and the wider heritage sector.
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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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Assessing Capacity Building Needs for the Cultural Heritage Sector in Ukraine UID105 NP358
Historic England wants a researcher to assess capacity building needs and evaluation approaches for cultural heritage organisations in Ukraine affected by the invasion. The work involves desk research and stakeholder interviews to identify best practice and design an evaluation framework.
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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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UKRI-5134 - FUTURE INTERNET
UKRI wants three separate landscape reviews and stakeholder engagement exercises on Future Internet research: one covering technical aspects, one covering social and economic aspects, and one covering cultural and legal aspects. The outputs will inform UKRI's future strategy in this field.
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UKRI-5033 Distributed System of Scientific Collection (DiSSCo) UK Evaluation
UKRI needs a comprehensive evaluation of the DiSSCo UK programme covering evaluation framework design, process evaluation, and impact assessment with baseline reporting and value-for-money analysis.
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2025 - Public Consultation Support Services
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority wants support services for public consultations. The notice does not detail the scope, frequency, or nature of consultations involved.
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Research to support the scoping of a Train the Trainer programme for the Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings - NP380B
Historic England, Cadw, and Historic Environment Scotland need research to scope a Train the Trainer programme for the Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency Measures for Older and Traditional Buildings. The work will gather qualitative and quantitative data on what scale of intervention is needed to meaningfully impact the retrofit workforce for historic buildings.
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HSHAZ Programme Evaluation – Impact Insights - UID 139
Historic England wants a data journalist to analyse existing data from its £95 million High Street Heritage Action Zones programme and present findings in an engaging way for public audiences. The project will test whether data journalism can effectively communicate the programme's impact.
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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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Understanding the Heritage Dividend UID 112/NP 389
Historic England wants research into the 'heritage dividend'-the follow-on investment and regeneration triggered by heritage-led projects. The work will develop a theory of change model, reports, and policy brief, drawing on nine High Street Heritage Action Zone case studies.
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UID 121 Tools and Resources for Community Engagement in Places
Historic England wants a suite of tools and guidance to help volunteers, community groups, and local organisations understand and care for historic places. The work covers volunteer data collection, volunteer management training, community event planning around heritage, and fundraising support.