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Research and Experimental Development Tenders and Contracts

See open research and experimental development tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector. This covers experimental development, prototype and trial work, and research and development for security and defence materials. Government departments, defence bodies and universities are the main buyers.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about experimental development, defence research in the UK public sector.

  • What counts as a research and experimental development tender?

    These tenders cover experimental development, prototype and trial work, and formal research and development contracts, including R&D tied to security and defence materials. They cover early-stage feasibility studies and applied engineering and testing programmes procured by public bodies.

  • Who buys research and experimental development contracts?

    Government departments including the Ministry of Defence, research councils and universities are the main buyers. NHS bodies and other public sector organisations also commission research and development work relevant to their own operations.

  • Are defence-related research and development contracts included?

    Yes. Tenders for research and development services on security and defence materials, such as missile defence and military technology programmes, appear on this page together with civilian experimental development work.

  • Where do these research and experimental development tenders come from?

    Stotles gathers notices from 100+ portals across the UK public sector, so new research and experimental development tenders and awarded contracts appear here as they are published.

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