Scope
Reference
C29775
Description
A collaboration research agreement is being established with the University of Edinburgh to enable the engagement of a student who will undertake a study on smouldering combustion in timber.
This Transparency Notice is being issued alongside a separate Transparency Notice relating to the associated Student Agreement. See here for details:
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013806-2026
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654c9
INS Atamis ref: C29774
The combined total contract value of both agreements is above the procurement thresholds as per PA23 Schedule 1. Considered individually, each agreement falls below that threshold.
Supplier details: University Court of the University of Edinburgh, under registration number SC005336 incorporated under the Universities (Scotland) Acts and having its main administrative offices at Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL.
Contract 1. Collaboration Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber
Supplier
Contract value
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 31 August 2030
- 4 years, 6 months
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. Collaboration 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