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<p>In December 2016, the Government issued updated guidance on how Departments should
ensure they take full account of the value provided by UK steel producers when conducting
their procurement activities. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to follow this
guidance, which has also now been extended to the wider public sector.</p><p>In the
main, defence steel requirements are sourced by our prime contractors from a range
of UK and international suppliers, reflecting the overarching need to ensure competitive
cost, time and quality. The specialist nature of some of our steel requirements means
that UK steel producers do not always have the capability to supply our programmes.
There are no plans to introduce the compulsory disclosure of certification and steel
origin in UK defence procurement. However, the MOD is committed to facilitating the
right conditions and supply chain opportunities for a competitive and sustainable
steel industry across UK defence.</p>
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