--- title: "Student Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0654c9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0654c9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654c9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654c9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-03-25" --- # Student Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber Buyer: INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0654c9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0654c9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0654c9.json) ## Summary International Nuclear Services Limited is facilitating a procurement process to establish a studentship agreement with the University of Edinburgh. The project, titled "Student Agreement for Study of Smouldering Combustion in Timber," falls within the research services industry and aims at contributing to the understanding of smouldering rates for shock absorbers in a nuclear context. This direct award process has been justified on the grounds of novel research importance and is structured as a contract between the buyer organisation based in Warrington, United Kingdom, and the supplier entity located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The agreement is complete, with the contract period running from the 1st of September 2026 to the 31st of August 2030, designed to raise valuable insights over its duration. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for research-based institutions and businesses specialising in innovative scientific investigations connected to the nuclear sector. Companies focusing on research and development, particularly in prototype development, can benefit from engaging with such contractual work, which contributes directly to the advancement of nuclear safety components. The agreement's rationale includes considerations for above threshold procurement requirements, yet promotes the involvement of capable SMEs and VCSE organisations, fostering collaborative efforts in research and technological advancement. Businesses with expertise in the specified area can leverage this engagement to expand their market presence and heighten their profile within the nuclear industry. ## Notice 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. ### 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027598-2026 | | 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 | 24 Feb 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £126,000 | | Contracts value | £126,000 | ## 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 21:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027598-2026 - 25 Feb 2026 at 08:18 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016705-2026 - 25 Feb 2026 at 08:04 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016702-2026 - 25 Feb 2026 at 07:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016697-2026 - 16 Feb 2026 at 12:25 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013806-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027598-2026 25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016705-2026 25th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016702-2026 25th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016697-2026 25th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013806-2026 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/016698-2026 - 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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