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Future Offshore Wind – Bi-lateral Discussions with Developers and Investors – Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

Tender Overview

ORGANIZATION

The Crown Estate

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

Not disclosed

DEADLINE

March 31, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

71500000

REFERENCE

005728-2026

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Original Tender Description

The Crown Estate, as manager of the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland, periodically holds competitive tenders to award seabed rights for the development, construction and operation of offshore wind farms. In September 2024, The Crown Estate set out its approach to bringing such future tenders to market in its Future of Offshore Wind publication (Future of offshore wind | The Crown Estate). This was alongside a report setting out our ambition to develop a Marine Delivery Routemap, to help enable a more holistic approach to seabed development in the future. Building on the approach taken in previous leasing rounds, such as Offshore Wind Leasing Rounds 4 and 5, The Crown Estate is committed to engaging a broad spectrum of stakeholders to inform the development of future leasing processes. In this context, The Crown Estate intends to initiate bilateral discussions with offshore wind developers and investors. These engagements are designed to foster a deeper understanding of both individual company and industry-wide perspectives, ensuring that the evolving needs and priorities of the sector are thoughtfully considered in shaping future leasing opportunities alongside developing value for money for the nation. This engagement is intended for offshore wind developers and investors only i.e. those who may be interested in bidding in a leasing round, either as a sole bidder or as part of a consortium. The Crown Estate will engage with other categories of stakeholder at appropriate times and in an appropriate way. If offshore wind project development and investment companies wish to participate in this engagement, then they should apply by sending an email to offshorewind@thecrownestate.co.uk. In the event of excessive interest to take part in this engagement, we will select participants based on level of previous and current participation in the offshore wind industry and other related or relevant sectors. The Crown Estate is in the process of designing future offshore wind leasing rounds, which these discussions will inform. There is currently no formal date for the launch of the next offshore wind leasing round. The date set out below (the “Engagement deadline”) refers to the date by which TCE intends to conclude this phase of bilateral engagement with developers and investors. This engagement is the subject of this PME Notice, rather than any contract notice for a leasing process. For further information on The Crown Estate’s involvement in offshore wind, please visit https://www.thecrownestate.co.uk/our-business/marine/offshore-wind.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No mandatory exclusion grounds are specified for participation in these bilateral discussions.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be an offshore wind developer.
  • Must be an offshore wind investor.
  • Must be interested in bidding in a future offshore wind leasing round, either as a sole bidder or as part of a consortium.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • If interest is excessive, participants will be selected based on their level of previous and current participation in the offshore wind industry.
  • If interest is excessive, participants will be selected based on their level of previous and current participation in other related or relevant sectors.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No financial requirements are specified for participation in these bilateral discussions.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Apply by sending an email to offshorewind@thecrownestate.co.uk.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data005728-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
The Crown Estate is inviting offshore wind developers and investors for bilateral discussions to inform future seabed leasing rounds for offshore wind farms, requiring interested parties to apply via email.
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OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data005728-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
The Crown Estate is inviting offshore wind developers and investors to bilateral discussions to inform future seabed leasing rounds, with participation selected based on industry experience if interest is high.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents005728-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
The Crown Estate is inviting offshore wind developers and investors for bilateral discussions to inform the design of future seabed leasing rounds for offshore wind farms, with participation selected based on industry experience.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents005728-2026.html
Summary:
The Crown Estate invites offshore wind developers and investors to participate in bilateral discussions to inform the design of future seabed leasing rounds for offshore wind farm development.

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86
Excellent

Tender Quality Score

This is a well-structured and clear Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, effectively designed to gather insights for future offshore wind leasing rounds. It targets a specific audience with transparent participation criteria.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance85/100

As a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) notice, it is not subject to the full rigors of formal procurement regulations. The notice clearly defines its purpose, provides reasonable deadlines for engagement, and complies with transparency expectations for market consultation. The 'None' in Type and Procedure fields is appropriate for a PME.

Clarity90/100

The description of the engagement's purpose, scope, and target audience is exceptionally clear and unambiguous. Requirements for participation are well-documented and understandable. While automated checks flagged 'No evaluation criteria', the criteria for selecting participants in case of excessive interest are clearly specified.

Completeness85/100

All essential information for a PME is provided, including title, reference, organization, deadlines, and duration of the engagement phase. The value being 'Not disclosed' is acceptable for a market engagement notice where no contract is being awarded.

Fairness90/100

Full document access is provided, and the deadlines for participation are reasonable. The criteria for selecting participants (previous and current industry participation) are objective and transparent for a targeted market engagement. Requirements are generic enough for the intended audience (offshore wind developers/investors) and not tailored to a specific company.

Practicality80/100

Electronic submission via email is supported, which is a practical and straightforward method for this type of engagement. Key dates and duration are clearly specified, and relevant URLs for further information are provided.

Data Consistency95/100

The data provided is highly consistent. Dates are logical, and the 'planning' status aligns with the nature of a preliminary market engagement. The 'Type: None' and 'Procedure: None' are consistent with a PME, and there are no reported disputes or suspensions.

•Liable Person field is empty
Sustainability70/100

While the PME itself does not impose specific sustainability requirements for participation, the core subject matter—offshore wind development—is inherently focused on green energy and contributes significantly to sustainability goals. This indirect focus warrants a good score.

•No explicit social or innovation criteria for the engagement itself
•Not EU funded

Strengths

Clear purpose and scope for market engagement
Transparent and objective criteria for participant selection (if applicable)
Reasonable deadlines for participation
Simple and practical email-based application process
Focus on inherently sustainable offshore wind energy development

Concerns

Estimated value is classified (though acceptable for PME)
Liable Person field is not populated
Automated check flagged 'No evaluation criteria' (misinterpreted for PME context)
No explicit social or innovation criteria for the engagement process

Recommendations

1. Consider populating the 'Liable Person' field for full transparency.
2. Clarify in future PME notices that 'evaluation criteria' refer to participant selection, not contract award.
3. Continue with transparent and targeted market engagement practices to inform future procurement.

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