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Supply of Low Emission Structural Steel & Rebar

SCOTTISH WATER

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11 Mar 2026 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water, based in Glasgow, has completed the procurement process titled "Supply of Low Emission Structural Steel & Rebar," categorized under the industry of steel goods aimed to be supplied across Scotland. This concluded tender process was initiated for environmentally responsible options in structural steel, focusing on lower carbon footprints. The procurement was carried out under a limited award procedure without prior competition due to absence of suitable tenders. The final award was signed on 24 February 2026, highlighting a contract valued at £15,500,000. The tender process was notably focused on transitioning to less carbon-intensive production methods and ensuring economic stability by moving away from traditional steelmaking dependent on volatile fossil fuels. The successful awardee for this procurement was ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions UK.

This tender paves the way for businesses involved in the eco-friendly steel industry to benefit, particularly those specialising in low-emission products. Companies with capabilities to meet evolving environmental standards and those already engaged in electric arc furnace (EAF) processes could find growth opportunities through future collaborations within the framework. The strategic nature of this procurement supports the expansion of businesses willing to innovate and adapt to sustainable practices. With an award given to a large-scale supplier, the potential for other enterprises, especially those with substantial resources and a focus on sustainability, to compete in upcoming procurements remains promising.

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Notice Title

Supply of Low Emission Structural Steel & Rebar

Notice Description

SUPPLY OF LOW EMISSION STRUCTURAL STEEL <br/><br/>The objective of the new framework is to enhance visibility and control over steel expenditure, while ensuring that the steel procured is the most environmentally responsible option; specifically, lower carbon-intensive processes and materials. Transitioning to EAF does not carry an inherent cost premium and, moving forward, offers enhanced cost stability as EAF is less exposed to the volatility of scarce fossil fuels and environmental surcharges that affect traditional methods.<br/><br/>The framework is designed with flexibility, allowing the introduction of additional steel products, such as rebar, over its duration.

Lot Information

Rebar

Supply of reinforcing (rebar) steel

Structural Steel

evoked Regs 48 under the Utility Regs 2016 -direct negotiation

Options: The framework is designed with flexibility, allowing the introduction of additional steel products, such as rebar, over its duration. Given the scale and capabilities of AM, they are well-positioned to source a wide range of steel types to meet evolving requirements.

breakpoint at year four with option of a further four years

Procurement Information

No tenders or no suitable tenders/requests to participate in response to a procedure with prior call for competition<br/>The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:absence of competition for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06679c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021969-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products


CPV Codes

14622000 - Steel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH WATER
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCELORMITTAL DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS

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