Procurement policy downloads

Public procurement

To provide a policy blueprint for the Government’s Steel Strategy, UK Steel published 'Public Procurement of Steel: Time for new thinking for a thriving industry'. The report contains a range of proposals to improve the uptake of UK-made steel in taxpayer-funded projects which could unlock billions for the steel industry and manufacturing supply chains.

LumenEE analysis: A review of UK offshore wind steel requirements

The UK offshore wind pipeline is the second largest in the world and will require up to 25 million tonnes of steel (1 million tonnes per annum) between 2026 and 2050. This represents a potential £21 billion market for UK steel over the coming decades.

LumenEE analysis: A review of UK capability & capacity to supply offshore wind steel requirements

The UK offshore wind pipeline will require up to 25 million tonnes of steel between 2026 and 2050. UK steel mills have current capability and capacity to supply up to half of this, and with investment could supply up to 90%. For the UK steel sector to tap into this opportunity will require investment in both fabricators and steel mills.

Defence procurement: Position paper

UK Steel has identified a crucial opportunity to develop the industry-Government relationship with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and secure the strategic supply of UK-made steel for the defence sector.