UK STEEL CATALOGUE
FIND UK STEEL PRODUCTS
HOW TO USE THE UK STEEL DIGITAL CATALOGUE
The catalogue has a search bar, where you can type in what you need. This includes searching up simple terms such as “rebar,” to product and tariff codes. Each steel good will have the details of the steelmakers that manufacture it, and contact details to help get your project specified.
We have also separated each type of steel product into categories so that you can see all your options by steel type. Each type of steel product will have the details of the suppliers and how to contact them to discuss further.
If you are interested in understanding what each steel producer makes, we have the option to click their logo, which will give you a list of their items, plus their contact information to start a conversation.
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UK STEELMAKERS
WELCOME TO THE UK STEEL DIGITAL CATALOGUE
Our digital catalogue is an online platform showcasing more than 10,000 steel products, all made here in the UK. Our domestic steel sector has a wide variety of different suppliers, based across the country, who are able to serve your project needs, and the digital catalogue helps to showcase what we can do for you.
This UK steel digital catalogue serves as a centralised resource for Government officials, industry professionals, construction, engineers, architects and more to find the steel they need and who to buy it from. The site offers easy access to product specifications and the different options you can choose from.
This catalogue is designed for businesses and individuals looking to browse steel products without the distraction of pricing, making it ideal for research and decision-making. Users can filter and search through products based on type, grade, and supplier, streamlining the process of finding the right materials for any project.
The UK steel industry has developed this tool to help our stakeholders better understand exactly what we do and do not supply to the domestic market. UK steelmaking is a key part of the UK’s economy and has a proud tradition in our country, and we want to ensure that we continue to supply as many of our products as possible to our nation.
We trust this is a useful resource that saves time and effort, giving you an easy way to search for what you need and understand which expert supplier you can work with.
THE BACKGROUND OF UK STEEL
UK STEEL is the trade association for the UK steel industry and champions the country’s steel manufacturers. We represent the sector’s interests to Government and promote our innovative, vibrant and dynamic industry to the public.
We support the interests of UK steelmakers, and help to build momentum behind the industry, helping to connect governments, steel companies, fabricators, industry leaders and private business in automotive, construction, defence and beyond.
Together, we build the future of the UK steel industry.
SUSTAINABILITY
CLOSE TO THE SOURCEBy being close to so many steelmakers across the UK your projects can develop partnerships, use local knowledge and steel expertise. British steelmakers can help specify what steel you need to create a tailor-made steel solution.
Sourcing products locally cuts down on transport related carbon emissions. The CO2 produced when transporting a tonne of steel within the UK is less than 10kg CO2/tonne.
ENDLESSLY RECYCLABLE AND REUSABLESteel reinforcing bar (rebar), one of the most commonly used construction steel products, is made from 100% recycled content in the UK and can be up to 40% less carbon intensive than that produced elsewhere in the EU.
Steel reinforcing bar (rebar), one of the most used construction steel products, is made from 100% recycled content in the UK.
FAST, EFFICIENT, RESOURCEFULSteel can be assembled quickly and efficiently in all seasons. A whole frame can be erected quickly, often with a 20-40% reduction in construction time relative to onsite construction, depending on a project’s scale.
CERTIFIEDAll steel construction products produced in the UK are certified to BRE Standard BES 6001 or British Standard 8666.
WHY CHOOSE UK-MADE STEEL?
Steelmakers across the nation are ready and able to step up and supply for your steel needs, with all construction steel products certified to BRE Standard BES 6001 or British Standard 8666. When you choose domestic steel you are using the highest quality products made right here in this country.
A BRITISH STRENGTHBy buying UK-made steel, you help to uplift national supply chains and important jobs across the country, as well as helping meet your own corporate social responsibility commitments. We are proud that governments across the devolved nations are also boosting the use of UK-made steel with their own commitments, and the steel catalogue aims to help this initiative.
Looking at the construction sector in the UK, the development of buildings and infrastructure pipeline represents more than £600 billion of spend over the next decade, including at least £44 billion for housing. This represents a fantastic opportunity for steelmakers to help widen the ripple effects of the construction industry into jobs and communities if UK-made steel is purchased.
UK Steel research, released in November, shows that over the next 25 years, an estimated £25 million tonnes of steel will be needed for offshore wind alone. This could unlock a multi- billion pound opportunity if UK steel is used in these projects with the right investment.
These are just two examples of where national projects can contribute to economic growth and national prosperity if UK steel products are a part of the mix. UK-made steel is a British strength and directly contributes Directly contributes £1.8 billion to UK GVA and supports a further £2.4 billion and directly contributes £3.4 billion to the UK’s balance of trade – which only grows with each project delivered.
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
- UK Government: Procurement policy note 11/16: Procuring steel in major projects - revised guidance
- Welsh Government: Welsh Procurement Policy Note WPPN 01/21: Sourcing steel in major construction and infrastructure projects in Wales
- Scottish Government: Guidance on projects with a significant steel composition: SPPN 03/2016
- UK Government: Procurement Policy Note 09/16: Procuring for Growth Balanced Scorecard
- UK Government: Public Contracts Regulations 2015 – Guidance on Awarding Contracts