Planning

Potential large-scale onshore wind farm opportunity - North of England

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 09:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a sub-central government entity in Bristol, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a potential large-scale onshore wind farm project in the North of England. The project, initiated as a tender, falls under the services category of energy and related services with an industry classification as per CPV code 71314000. The planning phase includes a market engagement notice with opportunities for developers to express their interest by 31st May 2026. Initial engagement calls will be provided to interested developers, although the scope of the contract is subject to change based on market feedback. The exclusivity agreement for the project is set to start on 1st November 2026, with the potential for a full lease agreement commencing up to 1st January 2077.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy projects, particularly those with expertise in wind farm development. With the Forestry Commission managing the procurement, developers with strong capabilities in conducting technical, environmental, commercial, and legal assessments will be advantageous. The prospect of a long-term lease agreement offers substantial growth opportunities for entities that can demonstrate value and expertise in wind energy solutions. Companies with a proven track record in successful wind energy projects in similar geographical and environmental contexts may find this tender particularly aligned with their business expansion strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Potential large-scale onshore wind farm opportunity - North of England

Notice Description

Forestry England seeks interest from suitably qualified and experienced developers for the progression of a potential wind farm project located on land within the North of England. Preliminary desktop only assessments indicate that the site may offer potential for wind 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. 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. Exclusivity Agreement followed by Option to Lease immediately afterwards and subsequent Lease Agreement. End date for Lease - Estimate 1st January 2077

Planning Information

Developers are invited to express their interest prior to the deadline by email only. Forestry England may offer an initial engagement call with those developers who have expressed an interest before 12:00 on 31st May 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069884
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044276-2026
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
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 1 Jan 2077 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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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