Research & Development Tenders

About Research and Development Procurement

Research and development services procurement supports the knowledge and innovation needs of public sector organizations worldwide. Under CPV division 73, this category includes scientific and technical research, social science and humanities research, experimental development, feasibility studies, technology assessment, clinical trials management, and innovation consulting services.

The Horizon Europe programme, national research councils, government ministries, and public health agencies are major commissioners of research services. Governments invest billions in research and innovation through their framework programmes. National governments supplement this with domestic research funding for policy development, public health evidence, environmental monitoring, and technology advancement.

Research organizations competing for public R&D contracts should demonstrate strong academic or applied research credentials, relevant methodological expertise, qualified research teams, and a track record of delivering actionable findings. Data management plans, open access publication commitments, and research ethics frameworks are increasingly required. Universities, research institutes, and specialized consulting firms can all compete for public research contracts.