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Commercial Advisory Services (Marine) Framework Agreement

THE CROWN ESTATE

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Award

24 Nov 2025 at 14:42

Tender

19 Jun 2025 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has completed the procurement process for a "Commercial Advisory Services (Marine) Framework Agreement," supporting its management of the seabed around England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for offshore wind (OSW) projects. The procurement, following a competitive flexible procedure, concluded with an award on 24 November 2025. The framework agreement, worth £4.8 million gross, launches on 8 December 2025 and runs until 7 December 2028, with a potential one-year extension. Located primarily in London, the project emphasises technical, offshore, and marine services. This procurement allows The Crown Estate, classified as a central government public authority, to align with UK energy security and net-zero goals by utilising OSW significantly.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the marine and energy sectors, particularly those with experience in OSW projects. It is well-suited for large consultancy firms or SMEs with strategic insights into OSW and proven delivery records. Participating businesses like OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED and GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP highlight the potential for significant consultancy work. The framework's focus on strategic commercial advisory roles opens avenues for firms equipped with strong systems thinking and commercial acumen to support the transformation and maintenance of the UK's energy landscape.

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Notice Title

Commercial Advisory Services (Marine) Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Crown Estate (TCE) manages the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and is responsible for its utilisation for offshore wind (OSW) projects. In line with Government and industry appetite, OSW is a core component of supplying the UK energy system in terms of meeting projected electricity demand and achieving the UK Governments energy security and net zero ambitions. In that context, TCE will from time to time require commercial advisory support in developing, delivering and managing its OSW products . TCE is establishing a multi-supplier Framework which will require commercial advisory services in relation to its other marine sectors. We are seeking suppliers with a strong understanding of the specifics of the OSW industry, with demonstrable strategic systems thinking relating to other OSW sector work it has undertaken , and with an exemplary delivery focus.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An initial term of 3 years extendable subject to applicable contractual terms and service review for a period of 1 year, giving a total of 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05504e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076530-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71356000 - Technical services

76520000 - Offshore services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Additional Buyers

THE CROWN ESTATE COMMISSIONERS

Contact Name
Sourcing Team
Contact Email
tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2078515000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
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
5
Supplier Names

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

GUIDEHOUSE EUROPE

KPMG

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

WSP

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