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title: "Support for Deep Water Wind Industry, Market and Technology Insight and Expertise"
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# Support for Deep Water Wind Industry, Market and Technology Insight and Expertise

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdc6ad15-332e-4162-a4bf-2859286ea4f2

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## Summary

The recently completed procurement process, initiated by DESNZ, focuses on providing support for the deep water wind industry through market and technology insights. Under the "Support for Deep Water Wind Industry, Market and Technology Insight and Expertise" tender, this project falls under the CPV classification of energy-management services. Awarded on 2nd March 2026, the contract won by Buro Happold Limited will run until 27th June 2026. Utilising a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, the tender promotes industrialisation, commercialisation, and infrastructure advancements across multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the UK. With its completion, the tender advanced from initiation to the award stage, with an allocated budget of approximately £165,369.48.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in energy management, technical planning, and market research services. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises eager to contribute specialist knowledge in shaping industry frameworks and supporting strategic design efforts within the UK offshore wind sector. The engagement provides a platform to deliver informed recommendations reflecting current market dynamics and supply chain capabilities, beneficial for entities able to navigate commercial realities and foster competitive participation. By supporting proactive engagement and strategic design, it promises growth for businesses equipped to offer market insights and technical advice essential for accelerating industrialisation and commercialisation within the industry.

## Notice

The aim of this work is to assist in the following and may include, but is not limited to Industry Insight and Market Engagement Deliver informed recommendations that reflect current market dynamics, supply chain capabilities, and stakeholder priorities. Support proactive engagement with industry participants to ensure the scheme aligns with commercial realities and fosters competitive participation. Focus on a) De-risking the pipeline b) Industrialisation of manufacturing c) Accelerating commercialisation and d) Infrastructure and market enablers. Technical Expertise in FLOW Contribute specialist knowledge to shape the FLOW scheme design, competition framework, assessment criteria, and guidance documentation. Provide robust technical input to ensure the scheme reflects best practice. Strategic Design Support Assist the design team in developing a funding distribution model and other critical elements of scheme architecture. Offer strategic advice to optimise scheme objectives, drive cost efficiency, and maximise impact across the UK offshore wind sector. This opportunity was tendered via the DESNZ Energy and Net Zero Professional Services Framework (ENZPS Framework). Lot 2 and SD 3 Energy Design and Delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3b67d8-6f64-4d8d-a0e1-d96c355210a7 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,369 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,369 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 | BURO HAPPOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3b67d8-6f64-4d8d-a0e1-d96c355210a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e3b67d8-6f64-4d8d-a0e1-d96c355210a7
  11th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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