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Student 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
126000.0 GBP
Published
16 Feb 2026, 12:25
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Aug 2026, 23:00
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

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

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Awards

Award Title: Student Research Agreement for Study of smouldering combustion in timber

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