Collaboration Agreement for Study of Smouldering Combustion in Timber
Summary
The UK Government has published a contract award notice for a collaboration agreement between International Nuclear Services Limited and the University of Edinburgh. This agreement, valued at £72,000 including VAT, is for a study on smouldering combustion in timber.
What changed
This notice announces a collaboration agreement between International Nuclear Services Limited and the University of Edinburgh, with a contract value of £72,000 (including VAT). The agreement, identified by reference C28654, is for a student to undertake a study on smouldering combustion in timber. A separate award notice for the associated studentship agreement is also referenced.
This is a contract award notice published under the Procurement Act 2023. While the combined value of this and the associated studentship agreement exceeds procurement thresholds, each agreement individually falls below the threshold. The contract is effective from March 10, 2026, to August 31, 2030.
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Collaboration Agreement for the Study of smouldering combustion in timber
- International Nuclear Services Limited UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-027594
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0654ba (view related notices)
Published 25 March 2026, 9:06pm
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C28654
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 Award Notice is being issued alongside a separate Award Notice relating to the associated Student Agreement.
INSprocurement Atamis ref: C29774
https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
See link below for contract award notice relating to the studentship agreement.
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016697-2026
OCID ref:
ocds-h6vhtk-0654c9
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. C28654- Collaboration Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber
Supplier
Contract value
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 March 2026
Contract dates
- 10 March 2026 to 31 August 2030
- 4 years, 5 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Research services
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not necessary given the work will undertaken by a single individual via a studentship agreement
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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.
University of Edinburgh
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGY-6115-PNHD 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
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. C28654- Collaboration Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber
International Nuclear Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQD-6637-QWGT Hinton House, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6GR
United Kingdom
Email: christina.green@ntsglobal.uk
Website: https://www.nucleartransportsolutions.com
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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