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Written question asked by Nicholas Dakin (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 October 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 October 2016 (named day). It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Friday, 21 October 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Trident Submarines: Iron and Steel

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 October 2016 to Question 48618, how many UK bids were received for the supply of steel for that part of the Successor submarine manufacture.

Answer

The management of the steel procurement process for the Successor programme is the responsibility of the Prime Contractor, BAE Systems. One UK firm participated in the tendering process for the submarine pressure hull steel, but did not make a viable proposal.

Other stages of construction will include grades of steel manufactured by British suppliers and we encourage them to take the opportunity to bid.

85% of BAE System's supply chain for the new submarines is based in the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49284
Session
2016-17
Related items
Trident Submarines: Iron and Steel
Tuesday, 18 October 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
France Iron and steel Trident submarines
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