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Support for Deep Water Wind Industry, Market and Technology Insight and Expertise

DESNZ

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11 Mar 2026 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The recently completed procurement process, initiated by DESNZ, focuses on providing support for the deep water wind industry through market and technology insights. Under the "Support for Deep Water Wind Industry, Market and Technology Insight and Expertise" tender, this project falls under the CPV classification of energy-management services. Awarded on 2nd March 2026, the contract won by Buro Happold Limited will run until 27th June 2026. Utilising a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, the tender promotes industrialisation, commercialisation, and infrastructure advancements across multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the UK. With its completion, the tender advanced from initiation to the award stage, with an allocated budget of approximately £165,369.48.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management, technical planning, and market research services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises eager to contribute specialist knowledge in shaping industry frameworks and supporting strategic design efforts within the UK offshore wind sector. The engagement provides a platform to deliver informed recommendations reflecting current market dynamics and supply chain capabilities, beneficial for entities able to navigate commercial realities and foster competitive participation. By supporting proactive engagement and strategic design, it promises growth for businesses equipped to offer market insights and technical advice essential for accelerating industrialisation and commercialisation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for Deep Water Wind Industry, Market and Technology Insight and Expertise

Notice Description

The aim of this work is to assist in the following and may include, but is not limited to Industry Insight and Market Engagement Deliver informed recommendations that reflect current market dynamics, supply chain capabilities, and stakeholder priorities. Support proactive engagement with industry participants to ensure the scheme aligns with commercial realities and fosters competitive participation. Focus on a) De-risking the pipeline b) Industrialisation of manufacturing c) Accelerating commercialisation and d) Infrastructure and market enablers. Technical Expertise in FLOW Contribute specialist knowledge to shape the FLOW scheme design, competition framework, assessment criteria, and guidance documentation. Provide robust technical input to ensure the scheme reflects best practice. Strategic Design Support Assist the design team in developing a funding distribution model and other critical elements of scheme architecture. Offer strategic advice to optimise scheme objectives, drive cost efficiency, and maximise impact across the UK offshore wind sector. This opportunity was tendered via the DESNZ Energy and Net Zero Professional Services Framework (ENZPS Framework). Lot 2 and SD 3 Energy Design and Delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3b67d8-6f64-4d8d-a0e1-d96c355210a7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71314200 - Energy-management services

71356400 - Technical planning services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,369 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,369 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURO HAPPOLD

Further Information

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