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Outer Dowsing

The Crown Estate

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29 Apr 2026 at 12:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has undertaken a procurement process titled "Outer Dowsing," which focuses on offshore installation services within the services industry category. The project is situated in the UK and relates to the concession contract modification for developing an offshore wind farm. Initiated through a tendering process, the procurement stage has progressed to contract updates and award updates as of April 2026. The initial agreement with GT R4 Limited, the awarded supplier, dates back to January 2023, stemming from The Crown Estate’s Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4, with a contract period extending 25,200 days. Important amendments to this contract were made due to unforeseen circumstances impacting grid connection and development expenses.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for large businesses involved in offshore installation services or renewable energy sectors such as wind farm development and electricity generation. Companies adept in handling complex logistical challenges, such as those involving grid connection reforms and managing extended procurement lead times, would be well-suited to compete. The project underscores the importance of agile and innovative approaches to address emergent market conditions and aims to further the UK's commitment to sustainable energy development, benefiting companies capable of delivering advanced technological solutions in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outer Dowsing

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 GT R4 Limited on 17 January 2023, following the completion of The Crown Estate's Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4 process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ddf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039128-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Postcode Area
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

GT R4 Limited

Further Information

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