Coverage: retained Find a Tender records. Values are GBP only and count each procedure once per region or sector; totals overlap across regions and sectors. Published values include framework ceilings, not actual expenditure. Supplier amounts include only active awards with a single named supplier.
Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy Tenders UK
Scientific research, innovation grant competitions, clinical trials, and feasibility studies
Sector Intelligence & Procurement Market Synopsis
The UK public and commercial market for Research and Development Services and Related Consultancy accounts for 3,046 procurement procedures with total published procedure value of £377,925,078,724. Currently, there are 68 live tender opportunities open for bidding.Active Tenders
68
Total Market Spend
£377,925,078,724
Indexed Procedures
3,046
CPV Division
Division 73
Sector Scope & Key Sub-categories
Commissioned R&D tenders by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Defence & Security InnovationClinical Trials & Medical R&DRenewable Energy & Clean Tech R&DEconomic Feasibility Studies
Top Contracting Authorities in this Sector
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority82 tenders
Defra Network eTendering Portal68 tenders
Scottish Government46 tenders
RSSB43 tenders
The Food Standards Agency33 tenders
Defra Network eTendering Portal32 tenders
Top Winning Suppliers & Incumbents
Taylor Lewis Limited12 awards
Randall Simmonds LLP10 awards
Pi Group Ltd9 awards
Wagstaff Bros Limited9 awards
Hospital Metalcraft Ltd7 awards
Active Tenders in Research & Development (R&D)
Showing 30 opportunities
| Tender Title & Scope | Estimated Value | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
UKRI-5492 - Future Leaders Fellowships Development Network Supplier Contract 3Authority: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) | £6,300,000 | 7 Sept 2026 | ACTIVE |
Heritage Consultant - Lymington Sea Water BathsAuthority: Lymington and Pennington Town Council | £8,000 | 7 Sept 2026 | ACTIVE |
Laser Induced Desorption System for Measuring First Wall Retention in STEPAuthority: UK FUSION ENERGY LTD | £75,000 | 7 Sept 2026 | ACTIVE |
Energy Generation Accelerator Programme: Work Package 2: Community Engagement in Energy ProjectsAuthority: York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority | £75,000 | 7 Sept 2026 | ACTIVE |
Construction Related Consultancy FrameworkAuthority: London Borough of Haringey | £120,000,000 | 7 Sept 2026 | ACTIVE |
Tool for assessing pollutant risks from landspreadingAuthority: Environment Agency | £40,000 | 7 Sept 2026 | ACTIVE |
Improving regulation of microbial pollutantsAuthority: Environment Agency | £40,000 | 7 Sept 2026 | ACTIVE |
Supported Housing StrategyAuthority: Bracknell Forest Borough Council | £50,000 | 8 Sept 2026 | ACTIVE |
Corrosion Testing Framework for STEPAuthority: UK FUSION ENERGY LTD | £6,000,000 | 8 Sept 2026 | ACTIVE |
Child Poverty Reduction Programme - In work poverty and good work grantsAuthority: North East Combined Authority | £2,500,000 | 8 Sept 2026 | ACTIVE |