---
title: "Kiln head - steelwork/refractory UK7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f96d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2025-12-18"
---

# Kiln head - steelwork/refractory UK7

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f96d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084507-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | S. H. L. REFRACTORIES (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 15:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084507-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084507-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laborator
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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