--- title: "Potential large-scale onshore wind farm opportunity - North of England" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069878" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069878" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069878.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069878.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION" published: "2026-05-14" --- # Potential large-scale onshore wind farm opportunity - North of England Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069878 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069878) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069878.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process, seeking developers for a potential large-scale onshore wind farm project in the North of England. This opportunity falls within the services category of the industry, specifically focusing on energy and related services. As a buyer, the Forestry Commission, located in Bristol, UK, invites interested parties to express their interest by 31st May 2026. Following initial engagement, the procurement process will move towards a feasibility and viability assessment phase. The planned contract period is set to start on 1st November 2026 and may extend through to 1st January 2077. This process is being conducted under a concession special regime and aims to culminate in a Lease Agreement for the project's development and operation. This tender presents significant prospects for growth among developers with experience in renewable energy projects, particularly those with expertise in wind energy. Interested businesses will have the opportunity to secure an Exclusivity Agreement, leading to an Option to Lease, and eventually a full Lease Agreement. Such an opportunity necessitates a comprehensive assessment of technical, environmental, commercial, and legal aspects by the successful applicant. Companies capable of performing extensive site investigations and navigating complex assessments will find this tender particularly well-suited to their skillset, allowing for strategic expansion within the renewable energy sector. The project promises long-term potential and aligns with the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044257-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 1 Jan 2077 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71314000 - Energy and related services ## Release History - 14 May 2026 at 09:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044257-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044257-2026 14th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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