Planning

Onshore Wind Energy Development - Northumberland

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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16 Mar 2026 at 22:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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16 Mar 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Onshore Wind Energy Development – Northumberland" project. This initiative falls under the energy and related services industry category and is expected to provide significant opportunities for developing a wind farm in Northumberland. Currently, the Commission has issued a preliminary market engagement notice, inviting interested developers to express their interest by 31st March 2026. The planned contract period is set to begin on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 1st January 2076. Interested parties are urged to contact Forestry England for engagement and any enquiries, emphasising email communication to commercial.services@forestryengland.uk.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in energy services, particularly those with expertise in wind energy projects. Companies that are equipped to undertake comprehensive assessments covering technical, environmental, commercial, and legal aspects will be well-suited for this venture. By participating, businesses could secure a short-term Exclusivity Agreement, potentially leading to a full Lease Agreement for the wind farm's development and operation. Engaging in this tender allows enterprises to contribute to the UK's renewable energy sector and expand their operations in energy infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Onshore Wind Energy Development - Northumberland

Notice Description

Forestry England seeks interest from suitably qualified and experienced developers for the progression of a potential wind farm energy project located on land within the county of Northumberland. Preliminary desktop only assessments indicate that the site may offer potential for wind farm energy development; however, it will be the sole responsibility of the successful applicant to undertake all necessary investigations to determine the technical, environmental, commercial and legal suitability of the site. The successful applicant will be granted a short-term Exclusivity Agreement enabling them to carry out initial feasibility and viability assessments on the site. Subject to satisfactory outcomes, this arrangement is intended to progress to an Option to Lease and, ultimately, leading to the grant of a full Lease Agreement for the development and operation of the project. Estimated end date for the full Lease Agreement is expected to be 1st January 2076. Full site information and detailed supporting documentation will be provided to relevant interested parties on publication of the full tender and subject to non-disclosure agreements.

Planning Information

Developers are invited to express their interest prior to the deadline by email only. Forestry England will offer an initial engagement call with those developers who have expressed an interest before 12:00 on 31st March 2026. Please note, no further information or details relating to the project can be shared at this stage. Engagement enquiries and expressions of interested to be directed to Commercial.Services@forestryengland.uk At this stage the scope of the contract is still subject to change, based on feedback from the market. This preliminary market engagement notice does not commit Forestry England to any future procurement or any subsequent decisions based on the output of the market sounding exercise. Forestry England reserves the right not to proceed to a formal procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023785-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Jan 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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