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Student Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber

INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED

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16 Feb 2026 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been completed by International Nuclear Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Student Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber," falls under the services industry category and supports the Haleu Programme through research and development testing, specifically in knowledge building. This direct award contract was finalised with the University of Edinburgh as the supplier. The procurement method used was direct, justified by the novel nature of the research. The contract period spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030, with an anticipated final signature milestone set for 1st September 2026.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in research services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to engage in cutting-edge research within the nuclear industry. The project focuses on understanding smouldering combustion in timber, potentially influencing the development of nuclear package shock absorbers. Businesses with expertise in prototype development or those seeking to expand their portfolio into innovative R&D in the nuclear sector would be well-suited to pursue similar opportunities. The University of Edinburgh's involvement indicates that large-scale entities can successfully secure such contracts, highlighting collaborative growth potential in academia-industry partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Student Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber

Notice Description

PHD student support to carry out a study of smouldering combustion in timber connected with our Haleu Programme. R&D testing -knowledge building

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013806-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ntsglobal.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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