Contracts
Research & development in South West
Public sector contract notices in research & development covering South West, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Research & development notices in South West
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ITT - Taxation and reuse - UID 350
Historic England wants research into how tax structures affect the economics of reusing historic buildings. The study will model project finances across different developer types and assess how tax and subsidy changes impact different projects.
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ITT - Delivery of a Heritage Schools Programme in the South West of England - UID 354
Historic England wants an organisation to design and deliver a professional development programme for teachers in the South West, focused on embedding local heritage and the historic environment into curriculum teaching. The programme should build teachers' capacity to use heritage learning sustainably, working with local heritage partnerships.
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ITT - External Strategic Advisor to the Digital Services Portfolio Board - UID 319
Historic England needs an external strategic advisor to their Digital Services Portfolio Board to advise on AI trends, possibilities, and strategy. The role involves providing external perspective and constructive challenge aligned with the board's terms of reference.
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ITT - NEIGHBOURHOOD HERITAGE GRANTS: EVALUATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING - UID 355
Historic England wants an independent evaluator for the Neighbourhood Heritage Grants Programme. You'll assess programme reach, participant experience and outcomes across funded projects, and also design and deliver capacity building training for grant recipients on evaluation and evidence collection.
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Technical Services Framework - Managing Agent
The Crown Estate is establishing a 13-lot framework to access specialist technical services across its UK portfolio. Suppliers can bid for one or more lots covering sectors including minerals, telecoms, offshore wind, ports, marine infrastructure, and energy.
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ITT - Review of monitoring options for climate-threatened assets - UID 345
Historic England needs a consultant to review monitoring methods for heritage assets threatened by climate change. The work will inform guidance for asset owners on identifying trigger points for management changes.
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ITT - Recording techniques for climate-driven loss - UID 344
Historic England needs research to develop guidance on methods for recording and documenting climate-driven changes to heritage assets. The work includes reviewing existing resources, case studies and stakeholder consultation to recommend recording approaches suitable for owners and managers with varying expertise and resources.
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CP2821-26 Study of Carbon Sequestration and Soil Health Impacts within Highway Earthworks
Devon County Council wants a study on whether biochar, enhanced mineral weathering, and mycorrhizal fungi can increase carbon sequestration and soil health in highway earthworks. The research will inform carbon-reduction measures on the A382 Link Road near Newton Abbot.
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CP2821-26 Study of Carbon Sequestration and Soil Health Impacts within Highway Earthworks
Devon County Council wants a study examining how construction activities affect soil carbon levels during the A382 Link Road project near Newton Abbot. The research should assess whether adding biochar, mineral weathering products and mycorrhizal fungi to highway earthworks can increase carbon sequestration and soil health.
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CP2821-26 Study of Carbon Sequestration and Soil Health Impacts within Highway Earthworks
Devon County Council wants a research study on how biochar, mineral weathering and mycorrhizal fungi in highway earthworks affect soil carbon sequestration and soil health. The work is part of the A382 Link Road scheme near Newton Abbot.
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ITT - Storage Design and Environmental Requirements Framework for Archaeological Archives in England - UID 369
Historic England is commissioning research to define the ideal design and environmental requirements for a national archaeological archive storage facility in England. The work will establish evidence-based specifications for storage systems, building design, sustainability, and repository layout to support future infrastructure planning.
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ITT - Heritage as Urban Green Infrastructure: an Evidence Review of Opportunities for Climate Resilience, and Future Directions - UID 366
Historic England wants a rapid evidence review on how heritage assets contribute to urban green infrastructure and climate resilience. The work includes synthesising existing evidence, identifying policy opportunities and barriers, and two case studies.
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ITT - Mapping Training and Qualifications for Heritage Construction Trades in England - UID 370
Historic England wants research mapping current training and qualifications provision for heritage construction trades across England. The work includes collecting baseline data on training uptake and completion, analysing provision gaps, and developing a repeatable methodology.
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UKRI-6358 Testing and Evaluation of Counter-UAS (Drone)
UKRI needs a supplier to test and evaluate Counter-UAS (anti-drone) systems in a prison environment competition. You'll provide test facilities, personnel, equipment, multiple drones, and qualified pilots to fly them against the C-UAS units being tested.
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715112450 - Ballistic Testing Services - Personal Armour
The Ministry of Defence seeks a dedicated ballistic testing facility to evaluate personal armour systems for the Armed Forces, including hard plates, soft fillers, and helmets. Testing will be on-demand over the contract term to support new equipment projects and through-life support.
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4D Animate Platform/Power Technologies (4DAPT)
Dstl and the French Defence Innovation Agency are seeking expressions of interest from universities and public laboratories in France and the UK to conduct research on 4D printing. The focus is on designing, manufacturing and modelling intelligent 3D printed materials for self-adaptive platforms.