Research & development in Wales
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering Wales, from Find a Tender.
Research & development notices in Wales
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SBRI - Agri-Food Tech Contracts for Innovation Cymru Phase 1 Challenge
Welsh Government-backed innovation challenge to develop agri-food tech solutions aligned with Wales's Sustainable Farming Scheme. The scheme supports four objectives: sustainable food production, climate change mitigation and adaptation, ecosystem resilience, and countryside conservation.
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Wrexham Library and Information Service Feasibility Study (Proc-26-128)
Wrexham County Borough Council wants a consultancy to produce a feasibility study for a long-term sustainable model for Wrexham Library and Information Service and its assets. The study will support future investment applications and develop the library's capital assets and revenue services for lifelong learning across the borough.
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Funding Proposal Support and Review Services Framework (LSHW.008.2026)
Life Sciences Hub Wales wants to set up a framework of up to three bid writing and funding review consultants to provide ad-hoc support when internal capacity is stretched. The work covers the full range of their funding proposal services.
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Strategaeth Economaidd Sir y Fflint / Flintshire Economic Strategy
Flintshire County Council needs an external consultant to develop a 10-year Economic Strategy for the area. The strategy must align with national and regional programmes, support cross-border opportunities, and drive sustainable inclusive growth.
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Investment Zone Skills Programme
Cardiff Capital Region is seeking a Lead Managing Agent to run Phase 1 of an Investment Zone Skills Programme across priority sectors including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and AI. The role covers programme management, employer engagement, funding administration, performance management and skills delivery planning.
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Ymarfer Gwrando Dwfn Rhaglen Marmot Marmot Programme Deep Listening Exercise
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council wants a research provider to design and deliver a deep listening exercise for the Marmot Programme. The work involves engaging residents across the borough to gather qualitative and quantitative insights on lived experiences, analyse findings, and produce reports to guide future health policy and interventions.
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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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Independent Review of Public Space CCTV Provision in South Wales
The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales needs an independent review of public space CCTV provision across seven local authority areas. The review will assess current arrangements, stakeholder needs, and make recommendations for sustainable future delivery.
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Ceredigion - Decarbonisation Through Procurement Action Plan
Ceredigion County Council wants a consultant to develop an action plan for reducing carbon in the council's procurement function and ensure compliance with Welsh Government policy. The plan should cover data, policy understanding, staff training, supplier engagement, pre-procurement activities, and carbon reduction plans.
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MARKET RESEARCH ON HEALTHY AGEING
Hywel Dda University Health Board wants research into healthy ageing needs, behaviours, and service opportunities across their population. The work combines quantitative, qualitative, and secondary research to inform strategy and commissioning decisions.
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EHRC 2627-17 Wales Equality Objective Research
The Equality and Human Rights Commission wants research to assess how well Welsh public bodies are meeting their public sector equality duty obligations. The work involves gathering and analysing performance data.
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Contract for Production of Regional Population Needs Assessment and Local VAWDASV Assessment
Swansea Council needs a consultant to produce a Population Needs Assessment for West Glamorgan under the Social Services and Well-being Act 2014, plus a separate local assessment on violence against women and domestic abuse. The work involves reviewing evidence, identifying gaps, conducting additional research where needed, and delivering a publication-ready document.
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PHW-RFQ-63330 - OLDER PEOPLE (AGED 50+) IN EMPLOYMENT: INSIGHTS ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT
Public Health Wales needs research to understand the health and wellbeing needs of employees aged 50+, to help their Healthy Working Wales programme support employers in retaining and supporting older workers. The work is qualitative insight-gathering rather than a service delivery contract.
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New Visitor Engagement Hub etc at Scolton Manor
Pembrokeshire County Council wants to build a new visitor engagement hub and gift shop at Scolton Manor, including digital interpretation displays and development of a cellar interpretation area. The work covers design, cost estimation, design modelling, and built-in furniture installation.
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New Visitor Engagement Hub etc at Scolton Manor
Pembrokeshire County Council wants a new visitor hub, gift shop, and digital interpretation displays created at Scolton Manor Museum. The work includes design, built-in furniture installation, and interpretation of the cellar and other rooms.
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New Visitor Engagement Hub etc at Scolton Manor
Pembrokeshire County Council is creating a new visitor engagement hub, gift shop, and digital interpretation spaces at Scolton Manor Museum in Haverfordwest. The work includes design, built-in furniture installation, and interpretation of existing cellar and other rooms.
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New Visitor Engagement Hub etc at Scolton Manor
Pembrokeshire County Council wants to create a new visitor engagement hub and gift shop, install digital interpretation displays, and develop interpretation of the cellar and other rooms at Scolton Manor Park museum in Haverfordwest. The work involves design, cost estimation, digital content, and built-in furniture installation.
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New Visitor Engagement Hub etc at Scolton Manor
Pembrokeshire County Council is creating a new visitor engagement hub, gift shop, and digital interpretation space at Scolton Manor Museum in Haverfordwest. The work includes design, built-in furniture installation, and interpretation of the cellar and other museum rooms.
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New Visitor Engagement Hub etc at Scolton Manor
Pembrokeshire County Council wants design and construction of a new visitor engagement hub, gift shop, and digital interpretation areas at Scolton Manor Museum. The work includes renovation of the cellar and other rooms.
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New Visitor Engagement Hub etc at Scolton Manor
Pembrokeshire County Council is creating a new visitor engagement hub, gift shop, and digital interpretation at Scolton Manor Museum in Haverfordwest. The work includes design, built-in furniture installation, and interpretation of the cellar and other museum rooms.
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Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services for the National Library of Wales
The National Library of Wales is seeking advisory services to support strategic development and transformation over 2025–2030, including capital investment, new service models, commercial initiatives, and organisational change. The work covers options development, business cases, commercial and financial analysis, and implementation planning.
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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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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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Carmarthenshire's Ten Towns Programme
Carmarthenshire County Council wants a consultant to review progress of its Ten Towns Programme against 2020 economic growth plans, then update each town's plan to reflect current priorities. The work covers ten market towns across the county.
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Ceredigion Cultural Heritage and Information Services Website Review and Development Project – Consultant Review
Ceredigion County Council wants a consultant to run stakeholder workshops and review the websites of its Archives, Museum, and Libraries services, then produce a costed action plan for improvements. The work includes engaging internal staff, community groups, residents and underrepresented groups to assess current digital effectiveness.