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Wind Flow Generation Equipment Requirement

Satellite Applications Catapult Ltd · Other public body · South East England

Our requirement is for one modular, controllable aerodynamic wind flow generation system capable of producing highly repeatable, configurable wind conditions for the testing, calibration and evaluation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and o…

Awarded to DANTEC DYNAMICS LIMITED

• Aircraft operating services
• Design and execution of research and development
• Research and experimental development services

National Framework Agreement for Provision of Biomedical and Clinical Research Support

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The objective of this framework is to provide Public Sector Organisations with a comprehensive range of biomedical and clinical research support solutions to contribute to strengthening their research capacity and innovation potential. The …

Awarded to GLOBAL INITIATIVE LIMITED, Randox Laboratories Ltd, SAGOSS LIMITED +1 more · 5 awards

• Design and execution of research and development
• Hire of goods-transport vehicles with driver
• Laboratory services
• +3

University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority · Nationwide (UK)

University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework<br/>24 Month term to 31/03/2026 plus two 12-month extension options.

Awarded to United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory · 2 awards

• Research and development consultancy services
• Research and experimental development services

PQ0705 - Behavioural Systems Mapping

Birmingham City Council · Local authority · West Midlands

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 Birmi…

• Design and execution of research and development
• Health and safety consultancy services
• Research and development consultancy services
• +3

End to end CDMO services for the importation, encapsulation and distribution of T3S and Placebo for the LIONNS-D2 Trial

Cardiff University · Education · Wales (Cymru)

Award notice for the above CDMO services tender. Previous description as follows - The School of Medicine successfully applied for a UKRI grant to investigate in a randomised controlled trial (RCT), a new IMP (investigational medicinal prod…

Awarded to Simbec-Orion Group Ltd

• Pharmaceutical products
• Research and experimental development services

Laser Induced Desorption System for Measuring First Wall Retention in STEP

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

UK Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE) is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake the concept design of a system capable of in-situ quantification of tritium retention within plasma-facing (first wall) materials for the Spherical Tokamak for Energy…

Awarded to IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture S.A.U.

• Engineering design services
• Engineering services
• Experimental development services
• +3

Design for Longevity- Electrolyser Prototype Design

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

The STEP Fuel Cycle is the subsystem responsible for recovering, purifying and supplying tritium to the STEP fusion reactor. Tritium is present in a variety of forms, phases and compositions, including tritiated water. Vapour-phase electrol…

Awarded to AqSorption Limited

• Engineering services
• Experimental development services
• Research and experimental development services

Proposal Development Support for Applicants to EU Funding Opportunities

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) · Education · East Midlands

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 bi…

• Research and development consultancy services
• Research and experimental development services

TCAT Cell Therapy Project.

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) · Scotland

SNBTS are currently undertaking a manufacturing contract to produce a cell product. This notice covers the required equipment, consumables and testing.

Awarded to MILTENYI BIOTEC LIMITED, SGS VITROLOGY LIMITED

• Research and experimental development services

Tool for assessing pollutant risks from landspreading

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

The Environment Agency is seeking quotations for a project to develop a tool for assessing groundwater risks arising from the application of treated final effluent (TFE) to agricultural land. The project will develop predictive hydrogeologi…

• Research and experimental development services

Provision of a deep geothermal solution

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Central government · North West England

The Countess of Chester Hospital is working to meet its statutory net zero requirements in a number of ways. A partner has already been secured to address energy generation and usage on the site using the Carbon and Energy Fund framework. T…

• Construction work
• Downhole equipment
• Drilling mud
• +3

Regenerative Schools Pilot - Academic Assurance Partner

Department for Education · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, South East England

The Department for Education and the Education Estates Strategy The Department for Education (DfE) is the UK government’s Department responsible for the schools in England. As part of this role, we oversee the safety, condition, and long‑te…

Awarded to Newcastle University

• Design and execution of research and development
• Environmental engineering consultancy services
• Environmental services
• +3

Preliminary Market Engagement: Prescription Processing and Validation Solution

Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service · Central government · delivery region not published

This is a preliminary market engagement notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the provision of the Prescription Processing and Validation (PPV) Solution. To this end, the Business Services Org…

• Communication software development services
• Computer upgrade services
• Computer-related management services
• +3

PMEN UKFE - 259 Aluminium Waveguide Straightness

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

The project aims to investigate and validate a suitable measurement technique for measuring the internal (axis and surface) straightness and cylindricity of waveguides For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing …

• Non-destructive testing services
• Research and experimental development services
• Technical inspection and testing services

Site Characterisation Professional Services Support (SCPSS) - C26888

Nuclear Waste Services Limited · Other public body · delivery region not published

Further to the previous preliminary market engagement notice (https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016818-2026), a pre-tender market engagement webinar on will take place at 15:00 on 14/09/2026. Please use the link below to registe…

• Advisory and consultative engineering services
• Civil engineering consultancy services
• Core preparation and analysis services
• +3

Active Debris Removal (ADR) Phase 3 Research and Development service

UK Space Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

This procurement is for a Contract, which is an exempted contract under s 3(6) and Schedule 2, Part 2 (Subject-matter exempted contracts), paragraph 22 (Research and Development Services) of the Procurement Act 2023 (the 'Act'). Exempted co…

Awarded to CLEARSPACE TODAY LTD

• Design and execution of research and development
• Research and experimental development services
• Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

Scottish Government Centres of Expertise x 4 Lots

Scottish Government · Nationwide (UK)

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place 4 separate, lotted contracts with external service providers for the following services: - Lot 1. Centre of Expertise on Climate Change Lot 2. Centre of Expertise on Animal Disease Outbreak…

• Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
• Cattle, livestock and small animals
• Consulting services for water-supply and waste-water other than for construction
• +3

Improving regulation of microbial pollutants

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

The Environment Agency is seeking a contractor to deliver a research and development project to improve the regulation of microbial pollutants in groundwater. The project comprises three work packages: (1) a Rapid Evidence Assessment of the…

• Research and experimental development services

Palladium Silver Membranes Tensile and Fatigue Testing

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

The scope of this procurement is to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to undertake a programme of mechanical testing on palladium-silver membrane assemblies to generate design data that supports their application in hydrogen purificatio…

• Composition and purity testing and analysis services
• Research and experimental development services
• Research services
• +3

EU harmonised surveillance of AMR E. coli and Salmonella found in beef and pork

Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

The objective of microbiological food safety research themes is to provide robust information on the presence, growth, survival, and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms throughout the food chain; the extent, distribution, causes, risks…

• Design and execution of research and development
• Market research services
• Research and development consultancy services
• +3

Innovation Marketplace

Government Commercial Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (DBIST) and the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) are working together to establish an Innovation Marketplace, providing a compliant route for public sector buyers to identify and …

• Experimental development services
• Research and development consultancy services
• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• +3

Materials Testing Framework for STEP

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

UKIFS STEP programme seeks to establish a materials testing framework to enable timely and efficient testing of magnet and Vacuum vessel and in-vessel systems (ViVS) materials over the next eight years. The purpose of this procurement is to…

Awarded to AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED, Fujikura Europe Ltd, Kinectrics UK Limited +4 more · 6 awards

• Engineering-related scientific and technical services
• Research and experimental development services
• Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
• +2

Disposal System Science & Technology Framework

Nuclear Waste Services Limited · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

Please note that as a Research & Development framework, this will be EXEMPT under Paragraph 22 of Schedule 2 to the Procurement Act 2023. The purpose of this notice is to make the market aware of this upcoming procurement, which is currentl…

• Research and experimental development services
• Research laboratory services

ROV Decontamination

UK Atomic Energy Authority · Central government · delivery region not published

RAICo has a requirement to develop and test a solution to decontaminate remotely operated vehicles (ROV) operating in nuclear storage ponds. The decontamination process is required to be performed whilst the ROV is submerged within the pond…

• Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying
• Miscellaneous cleaning machines
• Research and experimental development services
• +1

Corrosion Testing Framework for STEP

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

The purpose of this procurement is to establish a framework agreement with a number of pre-qualified, specialist corrosion testing providers to deliver corrosion testing services for the UKFE STEP programme over the next two years. The fram…

• Analysis services
• Composition and purity testing and analysis services
• Laboratory services
• +3

SF_0567 - Research and Development Framework Agreement

Scottish Forestry · Nationwide (UK)

Scottish Forestry intends to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement that will provide essential support to Scottish Forestry by undertaking new research, performing analytical work against defined criteria, and factual reporting on …

• Market research services
• Research and development consultancy services
• Research and experimental development services

Pd Ag Functional Testing

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

The STEP Fuel Cycle (FC) system requires advanced technologies for hydrogen separation and recovery. The aim of this investigation is to demonstrate the manufacturability of palladium silver membrane assemblies. This will be achieved throug…

Awarded to AMENTUM CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED

• Analysis services
• Research and experimental development services
• Research laboratory services
• +1

TCAT - Liver Ductal Project

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) · Scotland

This is a project to develop a liver ductal ATMP (hBEC) product

Awarded to Bio-Techne Ltd, BioLegend, Life Technologies Limited +4 more · 2 awards

• Research and experimental development services

Effect of probiotics on Campylobacter colonisation within the broiler gut

Food Standards Agency · Central government · delivery region not published

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 pat…

• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• Research and experimental development services
• Research laboratory services
• +2

Northumberland Raised Bog and Wetland Survey (Sweethope & Roman Wall)

Natural England · Central government · North East England

Provision of ecological survey and assessment services for raised bog and wetland habitats at Sweethope and Roman Wall, Northumberland.

Awarded to Dr Phil Eades Consultant Ecologist

• Environmental services
• Research and experimental development services

STEP Vapour Shielding Scenario Simulation

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

This Market Engagement Notice seeks engagement with organisations capable of delivering reactor-scale vapour shielding modelling to support the STEP prototype powerplant programme. The work will investigate vapour shielding effects arising …

• Experimental development services
• Research and experimental development services
• Research laboratory services
• +2

PfH Scotland Decarbonisation & Retrofit Framework

Procurement for Housing Ltd (t/a PfH Scotland) · Scotland

Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) Scotland is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMa…

Awarded to A.C. Whyte & Co. Ltd., BRB Electrical Ltd, British Gas Social Housing Limited, trading as PH Jones +25 more · 9 awards

• Advisory and consultative engineering services
• Architectural and related services
• Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• +3

In Service Evaluation into Newborn Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SMA and SCID)

Department of Health & Social Care · Central government · delivery region not published

1. INTRODUCTION 1.1. This general information notice is published to provide information about how the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) will be engaging with interested parties to find one or more strategic collaborator/donor. 1.…

• Diagnostic agents
• Health services
• Medical analysis services
• +3

ID 5956194 DAERA - Agricultural Policy Division - The Carbon Footprinting Project

Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs · Central government · Northern Ireland

DAERA requires a Supplier to provide the administration, delivery, licencing, support and maintenance of a Carbon Calculator which will provide farm businesses in Northern Ireland with their Whole Farm-level Carbon Footprint, Enterprise-lev…

Awarded to SANS SOUCI CONSULTING LIMITED

• Agricultural machinery
• Agricultural services
• Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
• +3

Isotope Adjustment System- Thermal Cycling Absorption Process

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

UKFE is looking to develop the ability of TCAP within a Fuel Cycle to adjust the isotopic composition of tritium, deuterium and separate protium of continuous mixed isotopic feed within the STEP Fuel Cycle to ensure the delivery of STEP wit…

• Industrial machinery
• Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
• Research and experimental development services
• +1

GBRX UDM Innovation and Technology

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited through its division GBRX (‘GBRX’), intends to establish a dynamic market for rail innovation and technology. The X platform (the shop window) will provide a compliant, transparent and continuously open r…

• Computer equipment and supplies
• Custom software development services
• Data analysis services
• +3

South Rigg MCZ Monitoring report and feasibility study

JNCC SUPPORT CO · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

2. Project Background The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) has statutory responsibilities for advising on, and supporting the monitoring of, seabed habitats and species within UK Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), particularly in offs…

• Environmental services
• Marine survey services
• Market research services
• +1

AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme – Subject-Matter Exemption - Research and Development

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology · Central government · delivery region not published

Contract Award Notice following Tender Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039400-2026 , which updated Notice https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039400-2026. The AI Tutoring Tools Pioneer Programme contracts (a …

Awarded to Eedi Ltd, Eleven Labs Inc., Flint +6 more · 8 awards

• Educational software development services
• IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• Industry specific software development services
• +3

ITT - Building Conservation Framework – Paints and Coatings Technology (UID 45)

Historic England · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

Historic England invites tenders from suitably qualified consultants to join a multi supplier consultancy framework providing specialist advice on paints and coatings technology for historic buildings. The framework will support statutory c…

• Research and development consultancy services
• Research and development services and related consultancy services
• Research and experimental development services
• +1

Lateral Flow Device Pilot and Development Activity

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is inviting suppliers to participate in this pre-market engagement exercise for the Lateral Flow Device (LFD) pilot and development activity. This work supports UKHSA’s broader strategy to strengthen th…

• Diagnostic kits
• Experimental development services
• Research and experimental development services
• +1

Knowledge exchange and adoption in UK public services

Cabinet Office · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The Cabinet Office and No10 Delivery Unit are exploring how government can support the exchange of learning and the successful adoption of smart practice across the UK's public services. The requirement is still being developed, and this pr…

• Research and experimental development services

COV - CVLR Vehicle Control System

Coventry City Council · Local authority · West Midlands

The purpose of the pre-market engagement is to test market capability, appetite and delivery models for providing the control and autonomy solution for the CVLR demonstrator vehicle. This should include not only the autonomous control syste…

• Design and execution of research and development
• Research and experimental development services
• Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Commercial Innovation Hub

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology · Central government · delivery region not published

**Problem Statement** Public sector procurement of innovation is fragmented and risk‑averse, with buyers struggling to engage markets and suppliers facing high barriers. A digital pre‑procurement environment is needed to enable early collab…

• Custom software development services
• Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
• Research and experimental development services

Regenerative Schools Pilot - Innovation Lead

Department for Education · Central government · North East England, North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, South East England

The Department for Education and the Education Estates Strategy The Department for Education (DfE) is the UK government’s Department responsible for the schools in England. As part of this role, we oversee the safety, condition, and long‑te…

• Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• Construction management services
• Construction-related services
• +3

UKFE Embedded Engineering Resources Framework (UKFE EERF)

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

For the purposes of this early market engagement, UKFE is seeking views from suppliers capable of providing embedded engineering and technical resources to support complex, safety-critical engineering programmes. The proposed framework is i…

• Engineering design services
• Engineering services
• Mechanical and electrical engineering services
• +3

Fuel Cycle System Partner (FCSP)

UK Fusion Energy Ltd · Other public body · Nationwide (UK)

For the purposes of this early market engagement, UK Fusion Energy Ltd is seeking responses from suppliers capable of providing engineering and technical knowledge to support complex, safety-critical engineering projects, delivering defined…

• Engineering design services
• Engineering services
• Integrated engineering services
• +3

Healthcare AI Solutions

NHS Shared Business Services Limited · NHS & health · Nationwide (UK)

The Open Framework is intended to serve as a strategic vehicle for the efficient, legally compliant, and scalable procurement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies across the NHS and the wider Public Sector. This initiative recognise…

• Administration services
• Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services
• Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• +3

IWM/2526/DE/3480: Digital Transformation Support Framework (Strategic and Delivery Roles) for IWM - Lot 5 Award Notice

Imperial War Museums · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The Digital Transformation Department at Imperial War Museums (IWM) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Support Framework to deliver a range of digital services over the next two-to-three years. This Framework will support both planned…

Awarded to 6B DIGITAL LTD, Bliss Digital Ltd, Four Communications Limited +8 more · 6 awards

• Business analysis consultancy services
• Business and management consultancy services
• General management consultancy services
• +3

Solar Battery Pilot

Department for Education · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

The Solar Battery Storage Pilot will develop requirements, procure and deliver 6 to 8 containerised battery pods on school sites to manage and aggregate energy from PV and Smart Tariffs. The supplier will also undertake market testing to va…

• Advisory and consultative engineering services
• Battery packs
• Chargers
• +3

Framework for Applied Science Technology Engineering Requirements (FASTER)

Met Office · Central government · Nationwide (UK)

A services framework. The FASTER will be the principal mechanism by which the Met Office seeks to secure skills and capacity from Industrial and Academic Institutions in support of the delivery of Met Office requirements relating to the app…

Awarded to ADVAI LTD, AFRY Soulutions UK Ltd, AXION SOLUTIONS LTD +41 more · 5 awards

• Design and execution of research and development
• Research and experimental development services