Research and evaluation tenders and contracts in Northern Ireland
There are 4 live research and evaluation tenders in Northern Ireland right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers research, evaluation and feasibility studies contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 4 live research and evaluation tenders in Northern Ireland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Varies
- Suitable for SMEs
- 2 of 4 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 4
02Live research and evaluation tenders in Northern Ireland
- Consultation Services for Existing Town Plan Reviews, and Rural Place Plan Review Development for Gilford, Keady and RathfrilandArmagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough CouncilNorthern IrelandNot statedCloses 2 days
- RFQ 2026/43 - Development of a Dublin Belfast Economic Corridor Investment Land GuideNewry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD)Northern Ireland£25kCloses 4 daysSME
- T26-080BUS Place Based Perception Research and Strategic Alignment StudyDerry City and Strabane District CouncilNorthern IrelandNot statedCloses 18 days
- Construction Professional Services DPSGovernment Commercial AgencyNorth East +11£800mCloses 851 daysFrameworkSME
03Who is buying
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council 1 live tender
- Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) 1 live tender
- Derry City and Strabane District Council 1 live tender
- Government Commercial Agency 1 live tender
04Research and evaluation contracts: common questions
How many research and evaluation tenders are live in Northern Ireland?
4 right now, from 4 public buyers, with 2 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in research and evaluation contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win research and evaluation contracts?
Often, yes. 2 of the 4 live tenders in Northern Ireland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Professional services
Professional services are often bought through frameworks and evaluated mainly on quality: named staff, case studies and method statements. Professional indemnity insurance levels are a common pass/fail check.
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