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904724896 T1350 Understanding root causes and preventing freight wagon wheel flats Work Package 3 – Static Brake Testing of Freight Vehicles
RSSB is commissioning static brake testing of freight trains to gather data on how braking systems affect wheel flat generation. The work involves testing real freight vehicles under various conditions to characterise braking behaviour and inform freight safety research.
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Strategaeth Llety Gofal Cymdeithasol i Oedolion - Merthyr Tudful / Adult Social Care Accommodation Strategy - Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil Council needs a feasibility study to shape its adult social care accommodation and services strategy. The research will identify priorities for housing and support to meet local adult population needs.
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Supply of design and manufacture of Interpretation panels and digital content - Linda Vista gardens, Abergavenny.
Monmouthshire County Council needs design, manufacture and installation of interpretation panels and signage plus digital content for Linda Vista historic gardens in Abergavenny. The work is part of a heritage and tourism enhancement project funded by the Welsh Government's Brilliant Basics scheme.
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Tender for the Provision of Housing Demand Modelling for Herefordshire
Herefordshire Council needs a consultant to conduct a comprehensive housing needs analysis focused on vulnerable groups, to inform accommodation strategies and council objectives.
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4821/JN/25 - Mobile Clinic Unit Partner for Supporting Community Based Prostate Cancer Screening
University of Sheffield needs a partner to provide and operate a vehicle-based mobile clinic unit for a prostate cancer screening study. The unit will conduct PSA blood tests and saliva sampling across Leeds and Sheffield, targeting around 4,500 men over the study period.
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Research Analyst Framework
WRAP is establishing a three-lot framework for research analysts to provide qualitative, quantitative, and economic/systems modelling services. Analysts will be appointed based on demonstrated expertise in their specialism to support WRAP's projects and programmes.
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Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe
The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate needs monitoring work carried out at Loch Ewe following their detailed protocols. The work involves water sampling using specified methods to maintain sample integrity.
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Expression of Interest - Digital Construction International Programme: Türkiye BIM Adoption Support
Connected Places Catapult seeks UK suppliers to join a team advising Turkey's Ministry of Environment on national BIM adoption and digital construction standards. You'd be supporting Turkey's digital transformation of its infrastructure sector.
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Specialist support to develop the Strategic Development Plan (SDP) Evidence Base for the North Wales Corporate Joint Committee
Ambition North Wales needs specialist support to develop and review the evidence base for a Strategic Development Plan. This is foundational research and analysis work to underpin SDP preparation.
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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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ITT for an impact evaluation of the Low Energy Inclusive Appliances Programme
Energy Saving Trust needs an eight-year impact evaluation of their Low Energy Inclusive Appliances Programme, assessing its effectiveness and role in growing the off-grid appliance sector in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The work will examine how their delivery model, partnerships and collaboration have worked in practice.
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Evaluation of the Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust needs an evaluation of its Early Years Programme, which supports armed forces families. The work involves assessing the programme's delivery and outcomes.
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Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe
The Scottish Government Marine Directorate needs statutory monitoring work carried out at Loch Ewe. You'll follow their detailed sampling protocols to maintain sample integrity.
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T25-136ENV Communication and Behavioural Change Platform
Derry City and Strabane District Council wants a design, communications strategy, and digital engagement platform to drive climate action and behaviour change across the city and district. The work is for the Derry and Strabane Sustainability and Climate Commission.
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Stronger Shores Toolkit
South Tyneside Council needs a toolkit to monitor coastal habitats (seagrass, kelp, oyster reefs) along the northeast coast and guide habitat restoration. The work includes software development, data collation from project outputs, and creating public-facing guidance on ecosystem services for coastal managers.
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Intermediary Engagement Strategy Support
WMGC wants a consultancy to design and deliver an inward investment strategy focused on engaging site selectors and location advisors. The work includes analysis, strategy design, implementation planning, and events, with emphasis on the West Midlands Investment Zone.
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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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TVCA-PROC-0641 - Music Festivals Business Support Programme
Tees Valley Combined Authority wants consultancy services to support and strengthen music festivals across the region through marketing, brand development, audience growth, skills building, and infrastructure work.
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T1397 The role of data-driven tools to support the development and management of driver competence post-qualification
RSSB wants research into how data-driven tools and technology can improve driver competence management in the rail industry. The work will review current practice, identify opportunities for better use of technology, and recommend practical implementation approaches.
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Consumer focused smart metering journeys
CCW needs a market research agency to conduct qualitative and potentially quantitative research on how different household types experience the smart metering journey. The research will inform understanding of consumer needs across segments.
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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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Long term impact of PFAS on food safety and regulation
The Food Standards Agency wants an assessment of how PFAS ('forever chemicals') in the environment could affect UK food safety and the food system over the next decade. This is a one-off research study.
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Development of vertically straight fusion blanket segment demonstrator including technology development identification
Design and build a scaled physical demonstrator of a vertically straight fusion blanket segment, proving the manufacturability of ferritic-martensitic steel (Grade 91) for tokamak breeder blankets. The work includes technology development, engineering process validation, and feasibility assessment for future large-scale production.
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Seeking EOI from Providers for Social Value Reporting-Cohousing
Housing 21 wants a provider to measure and report the social value impact of their cohousing schemes for older people. This is an expressions of interest stage for an advisory/research engagement.