Scope
Reference
C29774
Description
PHD student support to carry out a study of smouldering combustion in timber connected with our Haleu Programme. R&D testing -knowledge building
Contract 1. Student Research Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber
Supplier
Contract value
- £126,000 excluding VAT
- £151,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 September 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Prototypes and development
This Direct Award justification is selected on the basis that this is novel research. It is contributing to the research and development against a nuclear package, as this research will feed into the early stages of the shock absorber smouldering rates.
NTS intend to observe an 8 day voluntary standstill ending 25th Feb
Supplier
University of Edinburgh
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh,
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
United Kingdom
Email: prop-admin@lists.ed.ac.uk
Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Student Research Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber
Contracting authority
International Nuclear Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQD-6637-QWGT
Hinton House, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6GR
United Kingdom
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government