Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Water
The Bridge, 6 Buchanan Gate, Stepps
Glasgow
G33 6FB
UK
Contact person: Daniel McIver
E-mail: daniel.mciver@scottishwater.co.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/
I.6) Main activity
Water
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply of Low Emission Structural Steel & Rebar
Reference number: SW24/CM/1495
II.1.2) Main CPV code
14622000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
/ Highest offer:
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Rebar
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14622000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Scotland Wide
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Supply of reinforcing (rebar) steel
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Structural Steel
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
14622000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
Main site or place of performance:
Scotland Wide
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
evoked Regs 48 under the Utility Regs 2016 -direct negotiation
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of 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.<br/><br/>breakpoint at year four with option of a further four years
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
No tenders or no suitable tenders/requests to participate in response to a procedure with prior call for competition
Explanation
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
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Supply of Structural Steel
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/02/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions UK
1669950
South Park Road | South Park Industrial Estate Bottesford, Scunthorpe,
Scunthorpe
DN17 2BY
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 15 500 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
To access this opportunity, please register using the following link: https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Scottish Water
The Bridge, 6 Buchanan Gate, Stepps
Glasgow
G33 6FB
UK
E-mail: help@scottishwater.co.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/03/2026