There are currently 73 live research & development tenders from UK public sector buyers, and 178 more closed in the last 12 months.
Of the 72 live opportunities that publish a value, the median is £170k, and the most active buyers over the past year are Historic England, Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) and Natural England.
Tenders are listed by submission deadline, soonest first. Each notice links back to the official source portal, and you can search, filter and set alerts across every UK and EU notice in the free mytender.io tender browser.
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Phase 1 The objective of phase 1 is to...
TracER is intended to improve assurance of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) screening to detect explosive trace contamination.
The purpose of this process is to undertake an assessment of potential operating models for a new Theatre and Conference Centre facility in Newry City and assist the Council with recommendations on the most appropriate operating model for the facility in terms of promoting...
This pilot project will improve recovery prospects for species with tightly defined geologies by identifying where they can persist or expand under climate change. It will seek to enhance Natural England's climate suitability maps with geological data to identify future...
Wrexham County Borough Council wish to commission a suitably qualified consultancy to produce a comprehensive feasibility study on a future, long-term sustainable model for Wrexham Library and Information Service, and related assets in Wrexham County Borough, whilst further...
Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to commission a specialist behavioural science consultancy to design and deliver a comprehensive behavioural systems model to understand the drivers of car and vehicle dependency across Birmingham and determine targets for...
North East Lincolnshire Council is preparing for the re-procurement of its waste disposal contract and requires Consultant support to inform market engagement, options assessment, procurement documentation, evaluation, award and mobilisation. The appointment is intended to...
The purpose of the commission is to secure a multi-disciplinary delivery partner with the local government knowledge, AI expertise, research capability and practical content delivery skills required to help the LGA meet pre-agreed programme objectives by 31 March 2027. The LGA...
It is the ambition of the Welsh Government to develop a thriving and confident agriculture sector in Wales built around innovation and growth, to rise to the challenges we face and make most of the opportunities available. In July 2025 the Welsh Government published its...
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (BMBC) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant to undertake the development of a Full Business Case to support future investment and funding decisions relating to the Health on the High Street programme.
It is the ambition of the Welsh Government to develop a thriving and confident agriculture sector in Wales built around innovation and growth, to rise to the challenges we face and make most of the opportunities available. In July 2025 the Welsh Government published its...
The University of Nottingham is seeking a supplier or suppliers to provide direct support to academics in across all faculties in an iterative, draft-comment-redraft-repeat process intended to be engaged from the early stages of research bid development.
The Department for Transport (DfT) intends to procure a supplier to develop a new National Freight Model (NFM), an in-house, cross-modal freight modelling capability designed to support transport policy development, appraisal, forecasting and decision-making across the UK. The...
The Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Consultant to undertake a Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GTAA). The study will: • assess the need for future accommodation; • inform the requirement for allocations in the North Hertfordshire Local Plan...
UK4 - Tender Notice 1. Background/Context Local authorities are required to undertake a full assessment of the childcare provision in their area every five years. This is done through the production of a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA). Through the CSA, the local...
Historic England is looking to support research which will inform guidance on the suitability of retrospectively fitting modern technologies into English buildings of traditional construction. Following the publication of an earlier literature review, this project aims to help...
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 12th October 2026 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS), on...
RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research to develop neuroinclusive principles that support train driver performance. The project will examine how train driver training, development, competence management and related workplace activities can be designed and...
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority invites proposals from consultants to identify and prioritise nature-based intervention opportunities that could contribute to improving water quality in the lower Western Cleddau (and possibly other relevant catchments if feasible...
The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA) seeks to commission an external consultant to undertake an independent programme level evaluation of the Child Poverty Action Plan 2025-2030. The evaluation will assess the design, implementation, and impact of a...
A key component of the FSA work is to reduce the burden of foodborne disease in the UK. Campylobacter is the leading bacterial cause of foodborne disease in the UK, with chicken meat being the most common food source of exposure to this pathogen. Campylobacter is widespread in...
DESNZ is seeking to procure a contractor to provide research services for a four-year Biomass Research Programme. The programme will advance scientific understanding of the role and potential of biomass and bioenergy in supporting climate change mitigation, enhancing energy...
Introduction and Summary of Requirements DESNZ is looking for experts in their field with a strong network of contacts across their industry to act as an Alternate Delegate for the following International Energy Agency (IEA) Technology Collaboration Programmes (TCPs): Lot...
Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding: The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday, 14th October 2026 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal...
We know that the structure of taxes shapes decisions about how and what to invest in. To better understand the incentives around the reuse of historic buildings, this study will look at how tax impacts on the finances of reuse projects, how the tax impacts differ depending on...
The Welsh Government intends to procure a contract for an independent evaluation of the implementation and impact of the Health and Social Care (Quality and Engagement) (Wales) Act 2020. The evaluation will build on findings from a completed evaluability assessment and is...
Historic England is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to design and deliver a teacher professional development programme in the South East of England. The programme will focus on building teachers’ confidence, capacity and capability to use local heritage...
Historic England is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced organisation to design and deliver a teacher professional development programme in the South West of England. The programme will focus on building teachers’ confidence, capacity and capability to use local heritage...
This Procurement is a Competitive Flexible Procedure open to members of the GCA Dynamic Market RM6370 Space Technology Solutions (https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dm/RM6370) LNER is looking to procure a new solution with the ability to provide LNER customers and...
HTE is a field of chemistry that expanded exponentially in the past five years, and most pharmaceutical companies are currently using it in their workflows. This methodology allows multi-parameter optimisation of chemical reactions but also synthesis of multiple compounds (96 to...
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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council (“the Council”) invites Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations/individuals to help develop the PEACEPLUS Community Resilience Action Plan.
The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation (UR) requires a Supplier to develop, implement and manage the delivery of a project plan for Phase 1 (only) of the Customer Care Register project. This phase will see the development and implementation of a joint electricity...
Historic England is commissioning this research to gain strategic insights into how it can deliver its mission, and maximise impact for heritage/communities, as well as expanding our understanding of stakeholder awareness of the organisation, sentiment towards it, and views on...
The Fund is seeking to procure a suitable supplier (an individual organisation or a consortium with a lead supplier) to deliver the Together for Families Support Contract. The appointed supplier will be required to provide a distinct but fully aligned support service for the...
RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the uniformity and consistency of braking within freight trains. The project will use a programme of static brake testing and analysis to investigate variability in braking performance across representative freight...
A insight research looking at the future of work in priority markets for the UK HE sector, to support UK HE stakeholders in decision-making surrounding transnational education in priority markets. Primary research in priority markets to be conducted by the contractor and a...