Research and Experimental Development Tenders and Contracts
See open research and development tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector.
5,699 results
- Closed tenderPublished 23 June 2022
GB-London: T1305 Optimised Driving Policies
£300,000
- Closed tenderPublished 22 June 2022
Consultancy Services on City Centre Residential Growth
£75,000
- Closed tenderPublished 22 June 2022
Provision of Internet of Things Accelerator Services
£140,000
- Closed tenderPublished 22 June 2022
Innovating Mental Health Services in Scotland - SBRI Innovation Challenge
£150,000
- Closed tenderPublished 22 June 2022
A Report outlining Photonics based academic capabilities and capacity within Welsh Universities
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 22 June 2022
2016-22 Rural Affairs Food and Environment Research Programme Evaluation
£89,815
- Closed tenderPublished 21 June 2022
Servicing, Repair and Replacement of Heating, Ventilation and Air Con (HVAC) and Refrigeration Systems
Value not stated
- Stale Pre-tenderPublished 21 June 2022
Technology Development Centre - Prior Information Notice
£1,800,000
- Closed tenderPublished 21 June 2022
GB-Middlesbrough: PR, Communications and Public Affairs Support
£300,000
- Closed tenderPublished 20 June 2022
Exhibition Design for the ‘MedTech Research Showcase Exhibit’ at Galway City Museum, Spanish Parade, Galway
Value not stated
- Awarded contractPublished 20 June 2022
RFQ - Automated Chemical Separator
Value not stated
- Closed tenderPublished 20 June 2022
Waste Water Monitoring in Wales
£4,368,000
- Awarded contractPublished 19 June 2022
Morlais Survey, Monitoring and Mitigation Service
£4,876,022
- Closed tenderPublished 18 June 2022
Research and Development Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
£5,000,000
- Stale Pre-tenderPublished 17 June 2022
Research and Development Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
£3,000,000
- Stale Pre-tenderPublished 17 June 2022
Design and Manufacture of a Filament Winding Capability
£150,000
- Stale Pre-tenderPublished 17 June 2022
Research and Development Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
Value not stated
- Closed tenderPublished 16 June 2022
Supercomputing Wales - Software Maintenance
£139,690
- Stale Pre-tenderPublished 16 June 2022
Design and Manufacture of a Filament Winding Capability
Value not stated
- Expired contractPublished 16 June 2022
SBRI - Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme: Phase 2 (Notice 1 of 2)
£25,913,409.41
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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