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title: "RDE565 Offshore Wind Environmental Standards For Floating Offshore Wind"
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# RDE565 Offshore Wind Environmental Standards For Floating Offshore Wind

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac1325cc-bd67-4c65-bf85-70b4b8d39402

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE565 Offshore Wind Environmental Standards For Floating Offshore Wind" under the consultancy services industry category. This procurement aims to support the British Energy Security Strategy and the Growth Plan for increased offshore wind energy development while addressing environmental impacts. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award date noted as 7th August 2024 and the contract period spanning from 12th August 2024 to 28th February 2025. The value of the contract is £73,500, and the procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The project impacts locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, research, and development, particularly those with experience in offshore wind projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this contract well-suited for their capabilities. Collaborating with Defra on such strategic environmental initiatives could enhance the profile and expertise of winning firms, contributing to long-term business growth and establishing a credible presence in the renewable energy and consultancy sector.

## Notice

In April 2022, the British Energy Security Strategy (BESS) set out the Government's ambition to deliver up to 50GW of offshore wind by 2030, including up to 5GW of innovative Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW). The Government reconfirmed its plan for domestic energy security, including through renewable energy, in the Growth Plan which was announced in September 2022. The Government is committed to addressing the twin challenge of providing greater energy security and tackling climate change. Defra acknowledges that the scale of proposed offshore wind deployment has the potential to increase harmful environmental impacts on the marine environment, including upon seabirds. In support of the BESS and the Growth Plan, Defra is implementing a new Offshore Wind Environmental Improvement Package (OWEIP). This aims to accelerate offshore wind deployment while protecting, and offering opportunities to enhance, the marine environment. The measures in the package include: * Reforms to Habitats Regulations Assessments for offshore wind * Establishing a Marine Recovery Fund to deliver strategic environmental compensation for environmental impacts; * Delivering Offshore Wind Environmental Standards (OWES; previously termed 'nature-based design standards'); and * Implementing a strategic approach to environmental monitoring.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e5bac8-40c0-4478-957a-9e557edc98f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2024 at 07:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e5bac8-40c0-4478-957a-9e557edc98f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e5bac8-40c0-4478-957a-9e557edc98f7
  16th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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