Department for Transport written question – answered at on 20 July 2017.
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make it his policy to ensure that 95 per cent of steel used in the construction of the HS2 project is British steel.
Whilst HS2 Ltd. does not directly buy steel it does apply a strategic and transparent approach to the sourcing of steel for the HS2 Programme through its Tier 1 contractors and their supply chains. HS2 Ltd ensures a fair procurement process which complies with UK procurement law and the Government policy on the procurement of steel.
HS2 Ltd wants UK steel companies to be able to compete on a level playing field when bidding for public procurement opportunities.
All the successful bidders for the recently announced Main Works contracts have confirmed they will comply with contractual requirements to tender their contracts in an open and transparent manner. These main suppliers have already commenced discussions direct with the British Constructional Steel Association and have articulated a desire to work together collaboratively on steel sourcing. To maximise British involvement in these supply chain opportunities HS2 Ltd has engaged extensively with businesses of all sizes from a diverse range of sectors and across the UK and will continue to do so.
The Secretary of State has said that he expects to match the existing record of 95% of steel in rail being UK steel.
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