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Dogger Bank South (West)

THE CROWN ESTATE

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29 Apr 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by The Crown Estate, pertains to the Dogger Bank South (West) project involving offshore installation services. Classified under the industry of electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy as well as wind turbines, this contract modification awards seabed rights for the development, construction, and operation of an offshore wind farm. The original contract with RWE Renewables UK Dogger Bank South (West) Limited was signed on 17 January 2023. The contract is active, and its modification addresses unforeseen circumstances impacting the project, which spans a duration of approximately 69 years (25,200 days). Located off the Yorkshire Coast, North East of Scarborough, details regarding the modifications were updated on 29 April 2026.

Businesses focusing on renewable energy and offshore installations can seize opportunities presented through this contract. The project requires expertise in electricity generation, particularly wind energy. With modifications due to unforeseen changes in HVDC transmission infrastructure, grid connection processes, and environmental compensation requirements, companies with adaptive capacity to handle such variables will be well-suited. Large-scale entities with a strong foothold in energy solutions may find excellent prospects for growth through collaboration with the established supplier, RWE Renewables UK Dogger Bank South (West) Limited, and within the framework set by The Crown Estate. Stakeholders can potentially engage in significant long-term projects as the modifications ensure continuity without altering the contract’s overall nature.

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Notice Title

Dogger Bank South (West)

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to the modification of a concession contract for the award of seabed rights for the development, construction and operation of an offshore wind farm which was entered into by The Crown Estate and RWE Renewables UK Dogger Bank South (West) Limited on 17 January 2023, following the completion of The Crown Estate's Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4 process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068dd5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039112-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

09310000 - Electricity

31121320 - Wind turbines

31121340 - Wind farm

76521000 - Offshore installation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RWE RENEWABLES UK DOGGER BANK SOUTH (WEST

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