Research and Experimental Development Tenders and Contracts
See open research and development tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector.
5,701 results
- Closed tenderPublished 24 July 2023
Formative Research: Early Years and Science Training Offer
Value not stated
- Closed tenderPublished 23 July 2023
Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Sustainability Related Consultancy Services
€4,500,000
- Awarded contractPublished 23 July 2023
Hydrogen-Fuelled Combustor Retrofit and Fuel Handling System (2 Lots)
£235,195
- Closed tenderPublished 21 July 2023
Multi-Party Framework Agreement for the provision of Sustainability Related Consultancy Services
€4,500,000
- Closed tenderPublished 21 July 2023
prj_10636 Research and Evaluation Database-closed
£150,000
- Awarded contractPublished 20 July 2023
Space Accelerator Business Support
£1,409,570
- Closed tenderPublished 20 July 2023
NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution
Value not stated
- Closed tenderPublished 20 July 2023
Programme Director Mentoring + Support Materials
Value not stated
- Expired contractPublished 20 July 2023
PIP CS Development Service
£3,199,680
- Expired contractPublished 20 July 2023
UKSAC22_0042 - Space Accelerator Business Support
£1,409,570
- Closed tenderPublished 20 July 2023
NHS Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) Cell Therapy eSolution
Value not stated
- Closed tenderPublished 20 July 2023
Provision of Consultancy Services for the restoration and future re-development of Collon Community Parish Hall and adjacent locations with an initial contract to carry out a feasibility study
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 20 July 2023
The provisions for services for laboratory and research related technical services.
£8,800,000
- Closed tenderPublished 19 July 2023
CSSP China CHN24_1.15 Wind Stilling and Wind Energy
£150,000
- Expired contractPublished 17 July 2023
Spectroscopy Research and Development Equipment
£80,000
- Closed tenderPublished 14 July 2023
STEP scoping of a research and development programme for the concept development of a suitable closed loop helium coolant circuit
Value not stated
- Closed tenderPublished 14 July 2023
Research and Development of a viable evidenced proposition of a Carbon Dioxide Utilisation centre
£37,838
- Expired contractPublished 14 July 2023
NERIC Equipment Wave 3
£61,961.3
- Stale Pre-tenderPublished 14 July 2023
STEP scoping of a research and development programme for the concept development of a suitable closed loop helium coolant circuit
Value not stated
- Closed tenderPublished 13 July 2023
Contract for Irish Beef EU and Uk Brand Health Tracking
€60,000
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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