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Research & Development Tenders in United Kingdom

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65
Active Tenders
39
Contracting authorities
£48.1m
Disclosed value

Market snapshot

65 open Research & Development tenders in United Kingdom as of 28 October 2026.

About Research & Development Tenders in United Kingdom

Government procurement for Research & Development in United Kingdom includes a wide range of public contracts. These tenders are published by government bodies, municipalities, and public institutions seeking qualified suppliers. Tendly helps you discover, analyze, and win these opportunities with AI-powered tools.

Who is buying: Research & Development in United Kingdom

The three largest authorities account for 21.6% of all open Research & Development tenders in United Kingdom.

1
Birmingham City Council
Open tenders: 57.7%Disclosed value: £2.5m
2
Natural England
Open tenders: 57.7%Disclosed value: £145k
3
Historic England
Open tenders: 46.2%Disclosed value: £154k
4
Department for Transport
Open tenders: 34.6%Disclosed value: £9.1m
5
Devon County Council
Open tenders: 34.6%Disclosed value: £4.3m
6
Local Government Association (LGA)
Open tenders: 34.6%Disclosed value: £149.6k
7
Office of Rail and Road
Open tenders: 34.6%Disclosed value: £336k
8
British Council
Open tenders: 23.1%Disclosed value: £85k
9
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Open tenders: 23.1%Disclosed value: £3.6m
10
Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Open tenders: 23.1%Disclosed value: £30k

When these tenders close

65 open tenders by time left to the submission deadline.

Within 7 days
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8-14 days
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15-30 days
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31-90 days
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More than 90 days
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Latest Research & Development Tenders in United Kingdom

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1073434028 T1427 Strategy for Harmonising Automatic Current Limitation Across El...

Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB)

This research seeks to develop the evidence base required to inform the transition towards harmonised ACL characteristic...

United Kingdom
£216,000
18 days remaining
73110000
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Local Nature Recovery Strategies - harnessing geodiversity for nature recovery

Natural England

This project will audit the geodiversity component of the Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) and will seek to ident...

United Kingdom
£30,000
18 days remaining
73210000
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SE1286 Transgender Inclusion in Domestic Sports Guidance Review

Sport England

The Sports Councils commissioned and published the Transgender Inclusion in Domestic Sport Guidance in September 2021. T...

East Midlands
£96,000
19 days remaining
73110000
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SE1286 Transgender Inclusion in Domestic Sports Guidance Review

Sport England

The Sports Councils commissioned and published the Transgender Inclusion in Domestic Sport Guidance in September 2021. T...

East Midlands
Not disclosed
19 days remaining
73110000
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1074032381 T1424 Passenger Rolling Stock Emergency Window Repair Procedures

Rail Safety Standards Board (RSSB)

The project is expected to deliver the following outcomes: •A clear, evidence-based understanding of: owhich temporary r...

London
£60,000
20 days remaining
73110000
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ITT - Demonstrating the impact of Historic England’s planning advice - UID 368

Historic England

Historic England seeks a supplier to undertake a focused evaluation of whether its advice on Grade II listed building co...

South West
£48,000
21 days remaining
73210000
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THE PROVISION OF AN ONLINE FAMILY HISTORY SERVICE FOR WALES

The National Library of Wales

The National Library of Wales is seeking to appoint a single service provider to deliver an online family history servic...

United Kingdom
£432,000
21 days remaining
73110000
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University Interactions - NDA Research Portfolio - Single Supplier Framework

Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

The scope will include, but not limited to: 1 - Support to the development and delivery of NDA’s University Research Pro...

United Kingdom
£19,200,000
22 days remaining
73000000
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Youth Engagement Services

Maidstone Borough Council

Maidstone Borough Council (“the Council”) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations to desig...

South East
£50,000
22 days remaining
73000000
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Passenger Services Cost Benchmarking Study

Office of Rail and Road

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator of Britain's railways. ORR is develop...

United Kingdom
£108,000
25 days remaining
73000000
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Habitat Regulations Assessment

Borough Council of Kings Lynn and West Norfolk

In June 2026, the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk (the Council) started the process of producing a new L...

East of England
£90,000
27 days remaining
73000000
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Scottish Approach to Change Evaluation and Learning Partner

Healthcare Improvement Scotland

We are seeking to commission a suitably qualified and experienced provider to design and deliver a robust, independent e...

Scotland
Not disclosed
27 days remaining
73200000
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Recently awarded contracts

The most recently awarded Research & Development contracts in United Kingdom.

Space Regulatory Sandboxes, including the Re-Entry Regulatory Sandbox and the Multi-Mission Licensing Regulatory Sandbox
WinnerSpace Professionals Partnership Limited
Contract value£392.9k
Tender closed10 August 2026
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
UKRI-6004 Genotyping Services
WinnerTransnetyx, Inc.
Contract value£1.8m
Tender closed3 August 2026
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Strategic, Economic, Commercial and Organisational Advisory Services for the National Library of Wales
Winner31TEN CONSULTING LIMITED
Contract value£144k
Tender closed21 July 2026
The National Library of Wales
Contract Award Notice - Research into the Business and Operational Needs of the Arts Sector in Wales
WinnerCounterculture Partnership LLP
Contract value£35.9k
Tender closed14 July 2026
Arts Council Of Wales
Research into the Business and Operational Needs of the Arts Sector in Wales
WinnerCounterculture Partnership LLP
Contract value£35.9k
Tender closed30 June 2026
Arts Council Of Wales
Political Monitoring Service and Public Affairs Support
WinnerCamlas Limited
Contract value£21k
Tender closed15 June 2026
Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

How these figures are calculated

Counts cover tenders whose submission deadline has not yet passed, grouped by their primary CPV code (73). Figures come from United Kingdom’s official procurement publications and were last updated on 28 October 2026.

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