Latest UAE Research & Development Tenders

5 live tenders, updated daily.

Right now Tender Impulse is tracking 5 live Research & Development tenders from UAE. 4 were added since this time last week. Many of these tenders are classified under Design and execution of research and development (73300000), Information systems (48810000) and Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis (71241000). Watch the deadlines: 5 close within a week. The latest one arrived on 5 Nov 2026.

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Research and development tenders in UAE

Research councils, universities, ministries and innovation agencies tender for research studies, pilot projects, scientific services and development work, and some publish calls for funding that work like tenders. Research and development services are classified under CPV division 73.

Research calls often have fixed annual deadlines and detailed eligibility rules. Tender Impulse alerts catch new UAE calls as they open, so there is time to prepare a proposal.

Bidding in UAE

Federal ministries in the United Arab Emirates buy for the federal government, while each emirate, with its utilities, municipalities and government-owned companies, runs its own tendering; in Dubai many entities use the Dubai eSupply platform. Most buyers require supplier registration, and Arabic notices are translated for subscribers at no extra cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions About UAE Research & Development Tenders

How many UAE Research & Development tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 5 open UAE Research & Development tenders. Of these, 4 were published in the last seven days, and 5 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which CPV codes are used in UAE Research & Development tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open UAE Research & Development tenders are Design and execution of research and development (73300000), Information systems (48810000) and Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis (71241000). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Where are Research & Development tenders in the UAE published?
Research & Development tenders in the UAE are published at two levels: federal ministries buy for the federal government, while each emirate, with its utilities, municipalities and government-owned companies, runs its own tendering. In Dubai, many government entities use the Dubai eSupply platform, and large utilities such as DEWA keep their own tender pages.
Do suppliers need to register before bidding for Research & Development tenders in the UAE?
Many UAE buyers require supplier registration before a company can bid for Research & Development tenders, so registration needs planning early. Frequent buyers include DEWA, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Academic Health Corporation and Al Ain City Municipality. Tender Impulse subscribers can have Arabic notices translated at no extra cost and get help planning registration from a key account manager.
What do UAE research and development tenders cover?
UAE research and development tenders cover research studies, pilot projects, scientific services and development work, issued by research councils, universities, ministries and innovation agencies, and some calls for funding work like tenders. Research and development services are classified under CPV division 73.
What should a research proposal contain when bidding on UAE R&D tenders?
A research proposal on UAE R&D tenders usually contains the objectives and methodology, a work plan with milestones and deliverables, CVs of the research team, evidence of relevant publications or projects, a budget and sometimes letters from partners. Research calls often have detailed eligibility rules on organisation type, partnership and co-funding, so check them first.
How are UAE research proposals evaluated?
UAE research proposals are usually evaluated on scientific quality, methodology, team expertise, expected impact and value for money, often by expert panels. Pitfalls include fixed annual deadlines with no extensions, strict formatting and page limits, and unclear rules on intellectual property ownership. Starting early helps, since partner agreements and approvals can take weeks.
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