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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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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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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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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 - 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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ITT - Investigation into case studies of AVCLs installed in buildings of traditional construction - UID 333M
Historic England wants a research project reviewing case studies of Air and Vapour Control Layers installed in traditionally built buildings. The work will document findings on the positive and negative consequences of these retrofits to inform future guidance.
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ITT - Taxation and reuse - UID 350
Historic England wants research into how tax structures affect the economics of reusing historic buildings. The study will model project finances across different developer types and assess how tax and subsidy changes impact different projects.
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ITT - Delivery of a Heritage Schools Programme in the South West of England - UID 354
Historic England wants an organisation to design and deliver a professional development programme for teachers in the South West, focused on embedding local heritage and the historic environment into curriculum teaching. The programme should build teachers' capacity to use heritage learning sustainably, working with local heritage partnerships.
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ITT - External Strategic Advisor to the Digital Services Portfolio Board - UID 319
Historic England needs an external strategic advisor to their Digital Services Portfolio Board to advise on AI trends, possibilities, and strategy. The role involves providing external perspective and constructive challenge aligned with the board's terms of reference.
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ITT - NEIGHBOURHOOD HERITAGE GRANTS: EVALUATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING - UID 355
Historic England wants an independent evaluator for the Neighbourhood Heritage Grants Programme. You'll assess programme reach, participant experience and outcomes across funded projects, and also design and deliver capacity building training for grant recipients on evaluation and evidence collection.
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Technical Services Framework - Managing Agent
The Crown Estate is establishing a 13-lot framework to access specialist technical services across its UK portfolio. Suppliers can bid for one or more lots covering sectors including minerals, telecoms, offshore wind, ports, marine infrastructure, and energy.
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ITT - Review of monitoring options for climate-threatened assets - UID 345
Historic England needs a consultant to review monitoring methods for heritage assets threatened by climate change. The work will inform guidance for asset owners on identifying trigger points for management changes.
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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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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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4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT)
Dstl and the French Defence Innovation Agency are seeking expressions of interest from universities and public laboratories in France and the UK to conduct research on 4D printing. The focus is on designing, manufacturing and modelling intelligent 3D printed materials for self-adaptive platforms.