Overview
This PPN applies to all central government departments, executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies when awarding public contracts for goods, and or services, and or works, other than special regime contracts, where steel is being procured directly or indirectly (collectively referred to as ‘in-scope organisations’).
Other public sector contracting authorities are encouraged to consider applying the approach set out in this PPN and guidance, as appropriate, where they do not have equivalent measures in place. They should do so, in accordance with the relevant instructions in each case and in light of any relevant legal obligations which may apply.
The PPN sets out a number of existing policies, tools and methodologies that in-scope organisations should consider and apply (where appropriate) when designing relevant steel procurements. A relevant steel procurement is a regulated procurement where steel is being procured directly or indirectly.
The PPN also sets out the scope of reporting requirements on steel pipeline and actuals data.
Note: This PPN replaces PPN 02/23 for procurements commencing on or after 24 February 2025.