Onshore Wind Energy Development – Northumberland

The Forestry Commission is seeking a development and operating partner with a proven track record to explore, assess, and progress onshore wind energy opportunities in Northumberland. This concession for services and works encompasses energy and related services, electricity supply installations, and civil engineering work. Bidders are required to submit proposals for Sites 1 and 2, while a third site may be added later subject to feasibility and the acquisition of necessary third-party rights. Due to the nature of the opportunity, the Forestry Commission has not provided an estimated contract value. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure consisting of five stages: an initial participation questionnaire, a full tender, dialogue, face-to-face interviews for the three highest scoring bidders, and a final best and final offer stage. Interested parties must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to access full tender documentation, with the deadline for requests to participate set for November 3, 2026. The award process will be managed by the Forestry Commission out of their Bristol office, with evaluations focused specifically on the bids for Sites 1 and 2.