Scope
Reference
https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/69522
Description
The Crown Estate (TCE) manages the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and is responsible for its utilisation for offshore wind (OSW) projects. In line with Government and industry appetite, OSW is a core component of supplying the UK energy system in terms of meeting projected electricity demand and achieving the UK Governments energy security and net zero ambitions. In that context, TCE will from time to time require commercial advisory support in developing, delivering and managing its OSW products .
TCE is establishing a multi-supplier Framework which will require commercial advisory services in relation to its other marine sectors. We are seeking suppliers with a strong understanding of the specifics of the OSW industry, with demonstrable strategic systems thinking relating to other OSW sector work it has undertaken , and with an exemplary delivery focus.
In this context, the Commercial Advisor will support TCE in the areas listed below and explained further...
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,000,000 excluding VAT
- £4,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 1 December 2028
- Possible extension to 1 December 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
An initial term of 3 years extendable subject to applicable contractual terms and service review for a period of 1 year, giving a total of 4 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 76520000 - Offshore services
- 98360000 - Marine services
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
5
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The Crown Estate (TCE) manages the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and is responsible for its utilisation for Offshore Wind (OSW) projects. In line with Government and industry appetite, OSW is a core component of supplying the UK energy system in terms of meeting projected electricity demand and achieving the UK Governments energy security and net zero ambitions. In that context, TCE will from time to time require commercial advisory support in developing, delivering and managing its OSW products.
TCE is establishing a multi-supplier Framework which will require commercial advisory services in relation to its other marine sectors. We are seeking suppliers with a strong understanding of the specifics of the OSW industry, with demonstrable strategic systems thinking relating to other OSW sector work it has undertaken, and with an exemplary delivery focus.
In this context, the Commercial Advisor will support TCE in the areas listed below and explained further in following sections.
1. Commercial Advisory Support
2. Tender Commercial Support
3. Other advisory services
4. Additional Resources
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
14 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/69522
Please follow the Link above to the Request on SourceDogg in order to apply
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 80% |
| Commercial | Cost | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
This procurement is being conducted as a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with Procurement Act 2023 (the Regulations).
In the first stage of the process, The Crown Estate invites Suppliers to respond to the Pre-Selection
Questionnaire (PSQ) for the provision of Professional Services as outlined in the PSQ Project Brief.
Up to 10 Suppliers will be invited to the ITT stage, thereafter TCE intends to appoint up to 5 suppliers on the Framework.
Contracting authority
The Crown Estate Commissioners
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYYN-4743-GYVQ
1 St Jamess Market
London
SW1Y 4AH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sourcing Team
Telephone: +44 2078515000
Email: tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Website: http://www.thecrownestate.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)