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Repairs

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

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21 Oct 2026 at 16:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory bought repair and maintenance services for plant, described as “Repairs”. The work was for delivery in South West England. The buyer is based at Porton Down, Salisbury.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to S. H. L. Refractories (U.K.) Limited on 20 October 2026. The awarded value was £14,555. The contract period runs from 20 October to 20 November 2026. The buyer used a single-tender direct award below the procurement threshold. The tender response deadline was 6 October 2026 at 12:00. The opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs and evaluated through this single-tender route.

This award shows demand from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory for plant repair and maintenance in South West England. The procurement was suitable for SMEs, so businesses of that scale may be relevant competitors for this type of requirement. The selected supplier was a large company. The published scope gives no specific plant type, repair skills, accreditations or capacity requirements, so it does not establish which technical specialisms were decisive. A credible competitor would need to match the buyer’s repair requirement and be able to deliver in the stated area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repairs

Notice Description

Repairs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d45bd9ab-665c-497d-bdcd-8ef1e547b565
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f325104d-48da-4aa4-9c03-4169be64b865
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,555 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,555 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S. H. L. REFRACTORIES (U.K.) LIMITED

Further Information

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