Type 26 Frigates
(asked on 13th December 2016) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure the maximum UK steel content in Type 26 frigates currently being procured.
This question was answered on 16th December 2016
The steel supplier for the Type 26 programme is being selected by BAE Systems through open competition. UK suppliers will have every opportunity to compete for this work.
In line with Government guidelines on steel procurement for major projects, early market engagement has already taken place for the Type 26 steel requirement. A number of companies, including UK suppliers, have expressed an interest and formal bids are expected early in 2017.