Supply Chain
Ocean Winds’ work in the Moray Firth started in 2009 with a programme of engagement which introduced offshore wind as a new concept and a new industry to suppliers, businesses, ports and harbours of the Moray Firth.
Since then, we’ve developed strong relationships with local enterprises, introducing them to the multinational companies of the global offshore wind supply chain. This has helped establish a greater understanding of the requirements of the new sector and develop market opportunities.
Ocean Winds helped to lead the set-up of the DeepWind cluster – an organisation that helps members to achieve greater benefits from the development of offshore wind in the UK and internationally.
Offshore wind is a global industry; the turbines, transformers, switchgear, etc. needed to build an offshore wind farm are not currently manufactured in Scotland.
However, Scotland is already a world leader in offshore site development thanks to its oil and gas and maritime heritage which offers greatly transferable skills and experience. Continued investment is key to ensuring the country builds the capacity required to capitalise on all the opportunities offshore wind will bring.
Ahead of Caledonia’s construction, Ocean Winds has committed to spend £46m of enabling investment for the supply chain, leading to potential investment of £3.5bn across all its stages. An important focus is stimulating the capital investment needed to create facilities locally which can be competitive in the global offshore wind component market.
We recognise the investment in people and infrastructure required to help build Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain needs long-term market opportunities to be worthwhile.
Mark BaxterProject Director
Caledonia is part of Ocean Winds’ 6GW offshore wind portfolio in North East Scotland.
This provides a solid pipeline to help enable the sustainable growth of the local offshore wind supply chain for many decades to come.
During the project’s development process, we contracted various Scottish companies to undertake the studies, surveys and engagement necessary to apply for planning consent.
Through our previous projects we have a long history of supply chain engagement and across the various stages of Caledonia’s development, we’ve held events to introduce the project to local companies.
If you would like to be notified about supply chain opportunities, please register your details using the form below.
Supply Chain Registration Form
The values of our brand are: sustainability, creativity, flexibility and being human. In Ocean Winds we encourage inspiring and long-lasting relationships, which is why our suppliers play a fundamental role because they are a key element to reaching our objectives.
If you are interested in becoming our supplier, please register and our Procurement Department will contact you shortly if the appropriate opportunity arises. We invite you to be part of our family.