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Collaboration Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber

International Nuclear Services Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: International Nuclear Services Limited

Buyer Address: Hinton House, Risley, Warrington, UKD61, WA3 6GR, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@ntsglobal.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
60000.0 GBP
Published
16 Feb 2026, 12:02
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
01 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Aug 2030, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73110000 - Research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
University of Edinburgh
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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 Transparency Notice is being issued alongside a separate Transparency Notice relating to the associated Student Agreement. 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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Awards

Award Title: Collaboration Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber

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