---
title: "Refractory repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ab11"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2026-06-02"
---

# Refractory repairs

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ab11

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), a central government public authority located at Porton Down, Salisbury, is overseeing a procurement process titled "Refractory repairs". This particular tender, categorized under construction work, involves conducting refractory repairs during a shutdown phase. The procurement, conducted without competition under a direct method due to its below-threshold value, has reached the award stage as of 2nd June 2026, with the contract active from 26th May 2026 to 5th June 2026. The procurement activity reflects central government initiatives to maintain infrastructure resilience and is governed by UK legal statute 2023/54.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in construction, particularly those adept at performing technically complex repairs like refractory work. S. H. L. REFRACTORIES (U.K.) LIMITED, an SME, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for small to medium enterprises to benefit from central government procurement exercises. There is scope for businesses experienced in niche construction markets to engage with public sector projects, thus expanding their portfolio and establishing credibility in government-led initiatives. Such tender processes can foster growth in businesses equipped with the necessary skills and compliance to meet government standards.

## Notice

Refractory repairs during shutdown

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051707-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 5 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,365 |

## 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 08:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051707-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051707-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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