What counts as a research and experimental development tender?

Research and experimental development 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.

Where are research and development contracts advertised?

Stotles brings together research and development tenders and contracts from 100+ portals into one search, so you do not have to check each portal separately, and you can set alerts for new opportunities across the UK and Ireland. If you want to search the government portals directly, Find a Tender carries higher-value contracts across the UK and Contracts Finder carries lower-value contracts in England. Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales and eTendersNI cover Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Ireland's eTenders covers Irish public bodies, and many councils, NHS bodies and housing associations publish on their own e-tendering portals such as ProContract. Research and development contracts are often exempt from the usual competition rules, and market engagement or requests for information come first.

What do you need to bid for research and development contracts?

Research suppliers must handle data in line with UK data protection law and research ethics rules, and defence research may need security-cleared staff. Tenders usually set minimum insurance cover, check financial standing and ask for evidence of similar contracts at selection stage. Under the Procurement Act 2023, suppliers can be excluded for certain criminal convictions, insolvency or failure to pay tax.

Who buys research and experimental development contracts?

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

How do I find research and experimental development contracts before they are formally tendered?

Read research and innovation strategies, departmental areas of research interest, programme funding calls and requests for information, which show research and development work coming due ahead of a notice. On Stotles you can track those signals and the buyers behind them, then follow a notice from pre-tender through to award.

What CPV codes cover research and development tenders?

Research and development notices carry 73000000 (Research and development services and related consultancy services) and 73110000 (Research services).

Research and Experimental Development Tenders and Contracts

See open research and development tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector.

5,693 results

Closed tender, closed 11 December 2017Published 24 November 2017
Solid Surface Potential Analyser
The University of ManchesterMeasuring instruments
£82,088
Closed tender, closed 25 November 2017Published 24 November 2017
Technical Assessors of Applications to the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund, Thermal Efficiency and Low Carbon Technology Heating Fund
Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
£100
Closed tender, closed 7 December 2017Published 23 November 2017
Universal Credit Full Service Data Delivery Team - Project 20666
Department For Work and Pensions (DWP)
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 7 December 2017Published 23 November 2017
Universal Credit Full Service Data Delivery Team - Project 20666
Department For Work and Pensions (DWP)
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 3 September 2022Published 23 November 2017
Research and development services and related consultancy services
NHS Leeds South and East Clinical Commissioning GroupSupplier(s) Voluntary Action LeedsResearch and development consultancy servicesAwarded 29 September 2017
£570,000
Awarded contractPublished 22 November 2017
Genetic Improvement Networks (GINs)
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 21 December 2017Published 22 November 2017
Genetic Improvement Networks (GINs)
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 10 September 2021Published 21 November 2017
Construction work
Keele UniversitySupplier(s) SIEMENS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANYGas-distribution networkAwarded 31 October 2017
£6,099,809
Closed tender, closed 5 December 2017Published 20 November 2017
Paint Spray Booth
The University of ManchesterMechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying
£82,088
Expired contract, expired 5 September 2022Published 20 November 2017
(NU/1316) Supply and Installation of a High Throughput Next Generation Sequencer
Newcastle UniversitySupplier(s) ILLUMINA UK, LIMITEDLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)Awarded 25 September 2017
£1,200,000
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Awarded contractPublished 20 November 2017
Design and execution of research and development
Department of Children and Youth AffairsResearch and development consultancy services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 7 September 2020Published 20 November 2017
Delivery and resource services to aid higher level progression
Sheffield Hallam UniversitySupplier(s) Golley SlaterSecondary education servicesAwarded 1 September 2017
£190,000
Closed tender, closed 5 December 2017Published 20 November 2017
UV/Vis spectrometer operating at 190 to 1100 nm wavelengths
The University of ManchesterLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
£82,088
Closed tender, closed 5 December 2017Published 20 November 2017
Automatic Film Coater
The University of ManchesterSpray guns
£82,088
Closed tender, closed 4 December 2017Published 20 November 2017
A new system for Party Registration and Finance.
Electoral Commission
£240,000
Closed tender, closed 5 December 2017Published 20 November 2017
Viscometer
The University of ManchesterInstruments for measuring flow, level and pressure of liquids and gases
£82,088
Closed tender, closed 4 December 2017Published 16 November 2017
Micro Balance and a Precision Balance
The University of ManchesterBalance equipment
£82,088
Awarded contractPublished 15 November 2017
Research and development services and related consultancy services
European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)
Supplier(s)
4 suppliers
Plymouth Marin Laboratory
Stichting Deltares
Tourisme, Transports, Territoires, Environnement Conseil
Vlaamse Instelling Voor Technologisch Onderzoek NV (Flemish Institute for Technological Research)
Research and development services and related consultancy services
€5,006,078
Closed tender, closed 4 December 2017Published 15 November 2017
Steady State Thermal Conductivity System
The University of ManchesterMeasuring instruments
£82,088
Closed tender, closed 1 December 2017Published 15 November 2017
Annealing Furnaces (x2)
The University of ManchesterLaboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Value not stated

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about experimental development, defence research, research and development services, research and development, innovation competition, SBRI, research programme, technology development in the UK public sector.

What counts as a research and experimental development tender?
Research and experimental development 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.
Where are research and development contracts advertised?
Stotles brings together research and development tenders and contracts from 100+ portals into one search, so you do not have to check each portal separately, and you can set alerts for new opportunities across the UK and Ireland.
If you want to search the government portals directly, Find a Tender carries higher-value contracts across the UK and Contracts Finder carries lower-value contracts in England. Public Contracts Scotland, Sell2Wales and eTendersNI cover Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, Ireland's eTenders covers Irish public bodies, and many councils, NHS bodies and housing associations publish on their own e-tendering portals such as ProContract. Research and development contracts are often exempt from the usual competition rules, and market engagement or requests for information come first.
What do you need to bid for research and development contracts?
Research suppliers must handle data in line with UK data protection law and research ethics rules, and defence research may need security-cleared staff. Tenders usually set minimum insurance cover, check financial standing and ask for evidence of similar contracts at selection stage. Under the Procurement Act 2023, suppliers can be excluded for certain criminal convictions, insolvency or failure to pay tax.
Who buys research and experimental development contracts?
Government departments including the Ministry of Defence, research councils and universities are regular buyers. NHS bodies and other public sector organisations also commission research and development work relevant to their own operations.
How do I find research and experimental development contracts before they are formally tendered?
Read research and innovation strategies, departmental areas of research interest, programme funding calls and requests for information, which show research and development work coming due ahead of a notice. On Stotles you can track those signals and the buyers behind them, then follow a notice from pre-tender through to award.
What CPV codes cover research and development tenders?
Research and development notices carry 73000000 (Research and development services and related consultancy services) and 73110000 (Research services).

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Solid Surface Potential Analyser

Technical Assessors of Applications to the Energy Entrepreneurs Fund, Thermal Efficiency and Low Carbon Technology Heating Fund

Universal Credit Full Service Data Delivery Team - Project 20666

Universal Credit Full Service Data Delivery Team - Project 20666

Research and development services and related consultancy services

Genetic Improvement Networks (GINs)

Genetic Improvement Networks (GINs)

Construction work

Paint Spray Booth

(NU/1316) Supply and Installation of a High Throughput Next Generation Sequencer

Design and execution of research and development

Delivery and resource services to aid higher level progression

UV/Vis spectrometer operating at 190 to 1100 nm wavelengths

Automatic Film Coater

A new system for Party Registration and Finance.

Viscometer

Micro Balance and a Precision Balance

Research and development services and related consultancy services

Steady State Thermal Conductivity System

Annealing Furnaces (x2)

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