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<p>The Government’s guidance on the procurement of steel was published in November
2015 and subsequently updated in December 2016. All major government projects are
required to take cognisance of the Crown Commercial Service Procurement Policy Note
11/16: “Procuring Steel in Major Projects - Revised Guidance” (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-1116-procuring-steel-in-major-projects-revised-guidance"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-policy-note-1116-procuring-steel-in-major-projects-revised-guidance</a>
).</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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