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Kiln head - steelwork/refractory UK7

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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18 Dec 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, has completed a procurement process for the repair of kiln head steelwork and refractories. The procurement, titled "Kiln head - steelwork/refractory UK7", was conducted under a direct method below the competition threshold and follows the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. This award stage was formalised on 18th December 2025 with contract activities commencing on 1st January 2026 and expected to conclude by 31st March 2026. The procurement pertains to the services industry, specifically targeting repair and maintenance services, and falls under the defence and security special regime.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in repair and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in steelwork and refractory projects within the defence sector. S. H. L. Refractories (U.K.) Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, was successfully awarded the contract, highlighting potential growth prospects for similarly sized companies aiming to enter or expand within the defence service market. Firms with capabilities in small-scale, specialised contract work could find valuable opportunities within similar below-threshold engagements within central government procurement pathways.

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Notice Title

Kiln head - steelwork/refractory UK7

Notice Description

Repair Kiln head - steelwork/refractory Signed date incorrect due to system access issues. Actual signed date was 03/12/2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f96d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084507-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dstlcommercialservices@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
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
Not specified

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.

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