Scottish Government is awarding four separate contracts for specialized centres of expertise in climate change, animal disease, environment, and plant health.
Tender closed on 30 Sept 2026. Awaiting award.
No single supplier dominates the field.
In research innovation, Scottish Government has awarded 3 contracts to 3 suppliers.
Across research innovation, the most active winners are IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, WSP UK LIMITED, IFF RESEARCH LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.
Procurement of Gartner research service licenses to support PSR, Digital Strategy, and economic development initiatives.
A Scottish program providing coordinated surveillance and investigation of marine animal strandings to understand causes of death and improve species monitoring through volunteer networks.
Scottish Procurement seeks suppliers for a new national framework agreement to provide desktop client devices and support services to the Scottish public sector, replacing the current framework expiring in August 2027.
Marine Directorate invites tenders for comprehensive refitting services for the MRV Alba na Mara vessel over three years.
Funding up to £280,000 to establish collaborative networks of data professionals sharing knowledge and improving services for social science researchers.
ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to support UK researchers building new capabilities, changing disciplines, or establishing independence during key career transitions.
ESRC funds curiosity-driven social science research projects led by individuals or small teams, offering up to £2 million (80% funded) for ambitious proposals lasting up to five years.
UK SMEs can secure £100,000-£200,000 in grant funding to deploy AI and Machine Learning solutions for critical business decisions.
