Student Agreement for Study of Smouldering Combustion in Timber
Summary
International Nuclear Services Limited has published a notice regarding a student agreement with the University of Edinburgh for research into smouldering combustion in timber. The total value of this agreement, combined with an associated collaboration agreement, exceeds procurement thresholds.
What changed
International Nuclear Services Limited has issued a contract award notice for a studentship agreement with the University of Edinburgh. This agreement, valued at £126,000 (excluding VAT) over four years, will fund a student's research into smouldering combustion in timber. The notice also references a separate, associated collaboration agreement, and states that the combined value of both agreements exceeds procurement thresholds under the Procurement Act 2023, though each agreement individually falls below this threshold.
This notice serves as an informational update on a research funding arrangement. Regulated entities are not directly impacted by new obligations or requirements. Compliance officers should note this as a public record of a government-funded research contract and its associated value, which may be relevant for understanding government spending in the research sector.
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Student Agreement for 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 000-027598
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0654c9 (view related notices)
Published 25 March 2026, 9:18pm
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Scope Contract 1. C30404 Student Research Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber Other information Procedure Supplier Contracting authority
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C29774
Description
A studentship 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 an associated Collaboration Agreement.
See link for contract award notice relating to the collab agreement.
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016698-2026
OCID ref:
ocds-h6vhtk-0654ba
INS Atamis ref: C29775
Atamis supplier portal link: https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome
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. C30404 Student Research Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber
Supplier
Contract value
- £126,000 excluding VAT
- £151,200 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 March 2026
Contract dates
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Research services
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not necessary as work completed by a single individual and relates to research work only.
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.
NTS intend to observe an 8 day voluntary standstill ending 25th Feb
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. C30404 Student Research 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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