--- title: "Collaboration Agreement for the Study of smouldering combustion in timber" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0654ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654ba.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-03-25" --- # Collaboration Agreement for the Study of smouldering combustion in timber Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0654ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654ba.json) ## Summary International Nuclear Services Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom, has partnered with the University of Edinburgh for a novel research project titled "Collaboration Agreement for the Study of Smouldering Combustion in Timber." This project, under the procurement category of research services, begins from 1st March 2026 and will continue until 31st August 2030. Directly awarded to the University of Edinburgh due to the nature of the research and its contribution to the development of nuclear packages, the complete procurement process is now in the award stage, as of 25th March 2026. This initiative involves a financial framework exceeding £72,000 and covers research development related to smouldering rates in shock absorbers. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focusing on environmental, engineering, and combustion studies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capabilities in prototype and development projects will find the collaboration with the University of Edinburgh and insights gained from the research beneficial for expanding their portfolios and enhancing expertise. By engaging in cutting-edge research projects with renowned academic institutions, businesses can amplify their industry presence, drive innovation, and access diverse networks and resources within the research domain. ## Notice 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. ### 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027594-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 10 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £60,000 | | Contracts value | £60,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | WARRINGTON | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA3 6GR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington | | Local authority | Warrington | | Electoral ward | Birchwood | | Westminster constituency | Warrington North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 21:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027594-2026 - 25 Feb 2026 at 08:15 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016704-2026 - 25 Feb 2026 at 08:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016698-2026 - 16 Feb 2026 at 12:29 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013811-2026 - 16 Feb 2026 at 12:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013785-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027594-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016704-2026 25th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016698-2026 25th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013811-2026 16th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013785-2026 16th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-2464.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016697-2026 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.nucleartransportsolutions.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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