--- title: "Potential large-scale onshore wind farm opportunity - North of England" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069884" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069884" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069884.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069884.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-069884 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069884) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069884.json) ## Summary 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. ## 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/044276-2026 | | 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 09:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044276-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044276-2026 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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