Research & development
Public sector contract notices in research & development, from Find a Tender.
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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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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.
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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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EU / Netherlands Trade Programme (2025–2026)
Lisburn and Castlereagh Council wants a delivery agent to design and run a trade programme centred on the Netherlands for 2025–2026. The work includes organising a trade mission, business engagement activities, and civic engagement events aligned with the NI-NL Forum.
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Provision of an External Consultant to Assist the Council in Developing an Air Quality Strategy
Caerphilly County Borough Council needs a consultant to develop a Local Air Quality Strategy aligned with Welsh Government guidance. The strategy will outline the council's commitments to improving air quality and reducing health inequalities from pollution.
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Contract for Execution of Morfa Quay and New Cut Road Pontoons
Design and build contract for two pontoons at Morfa Quay and New Cut Road in Swansea. The contractor will manage all professional disciplines under an ECC NEC3 main works contract.
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Projecting UK Biodiversity Indicators into the future
JNCC wants a proof-of-concept study projecting UK biodiversity indicators forward in time to support conservation planning. The work involves analysing current trends and demonstrating how future projections could be produced, focusing initially on UK terrestrial biodiversity.
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Feasibility Studies Adult Services & Preventions
Newport City Council needs three feasibility studies: residential homes and wellbeing village (adult services), and integrated health & social care hub (prevention services). All three reports must be delivered by mid-March 2026.
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Development of a new Indoor Sports Facilities Strategy
North East Lincolnshire Council wants a new strategy for indoor sports facilities across the borough to replace their 2017 version. This is a consultancy project using Sport England's Active Environment Framework.
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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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Building Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System
Argyll and Bute Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System to replace their existing Quick Quotes process for lower-value property consultancy services. Suppliers will be invited to join the DPS to bid on projects under £50,000.
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978799118 T1398 Categorising platform/train stepping arrangements to assess and prioritise actions towards independent boarding
RSSB wants research to categorise platform-train step heights and gaps across GB railways, then develop a methodology to assess the benefits of making boarding more accessible. The project will define boarding categories based on passenger ability to board independently, map current arrangements across the network, and evaluate financial and societal benefits of improvements.
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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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Evaluation of the Armed Forces Families Fund: Supporting Partners Programme
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust wants an evaluation of their Supporting Partners Programme, which supports armed forces families. This is a research project to assess how the programme is working.
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Tŷ Pawb Phase 2 Capital Development, Wrexham – Feasibility Study and Business Plan
Wrexham County Borough Council is commissioning a feasibility study and business plan for Phase 2 of Tŷ Pawb, a capital development project in Wrexham. The work includes analysis and advisory services to support project viability and next steps.
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Invitation to Tender for Public Research 2025-2026
The General Dental Council wants research on public views, experiences and confidence in dental care, including factors affecting supply, demand, access and safety. The work includes tracking changes over time and will inform their new corporate strategy.
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Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Evaluation and learning Partner
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority wants an independent evaluation of their Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programme and a learning programme to support it. The role combines evaluation research with capacity-building.
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Review of the Train, Work, Live Campaign and associated financial incentives scheme.
Welsh Government needs a rigorous analysis of their Train, Work, Live scheme-a financial incentive programme-with quantitative and qualitative research to shape future policy. The work requires understanding of health education, NHS pressures, and higher education challenges.
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PRW001-012 Preloved Clothing and Textiles Qualitative Research
WRAP wants qualitative research into how people and businesses in Wales view circular fashion models like resale, rental, and take-back schemes. The findings will shape pilots and support programmes in 2026/27.
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Research proposals: studying the effects of large gulls on wading bird species in the Forest of Bowland
Natural England wants a contractor to design a field research proposal studying how large gulls affect wading birds in the Forest of Bowland. The study design will support wildlife licensing decisions in the area.
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PfH Telecoms Network and Infrastructure Framework
Procurement for Housing is establishing a national framework agreement for telecommunications and associated services covering networking, security, cloud solutions, voice, unified communications and mobile services for social housing providers. This is a four-year framework open to bidders across the UK.
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Sheep Genotyping Services
AHDB Signet Breeding Services needs genotyping services to support genetic evaluations across three sheep breed categories. Two separate work packages are available: medium density genotyping for hill and maternal breeds, and separately for terminal sire breeds.
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Our Ordinary is Extraordinary: Murals, markers and stories that matter
Tees Valley Combined Authority wants a consultant to develop and plan a public art project celebrating local heritage across the four boroughs. The work is structured in two phases: Phase One involves scoping, community engagement design, and creating a commissioning framework for artworks.
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Consumer confidence in drinking water
The Drinking Water Inspectorate needs research to understand what drives public confidence in drinking water quality and how their communications should evolve. The study will cover England and Wales and feed into DWI's risk communication strategy.