Award

Student Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber

  • International Nuclear Services Limited

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Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-013806

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0654c9

Published 16 February 2026, 12:25pm



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

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