Scottish Enterprise, HIE Seek Offshore Wind Expert Support

Scottish Enterprise (SE) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) are looking for offshore wind contractors for expert support to companies wanting to diversify into the offshore wind sector.

SE and HIE said they wish to procure a framework of a maximum of six suitably qualified and experienced offshore wind contractors to provide Expert Support consultancy input and advice to a range of company types, sizes and from differing principle sectors.

The support will vary in range and depth, depending on the company’s opportunity and commitment to diversification. It is envisaged that this framework will commence in April 2016 and have a duration of three years, with the option to extend for a further year.

Support will be delivered to companies across Scotland as required and will include one-to-one company contact and company visits.

Tenders can be submitted by 28 January, 2016.

The expert support will be one of the components of the wider Offshore Wind Diversification Support Programme, which aims to support offshore wind supply chain development to ensure companies in Scotland are in a position to meet the industry demand.

The Offshore Wind Diversification Support Programme seeks to help companies to diversify into the offshore wind sector through building understanding of offshore wind market opportunities among Scottish companies, communicating opportunities to potential supply chain companies, and assisting them to develop diversification strategies to enable them to supply the industry.

The Programme delivers this through fact sheets, publications, a series of events and seminars, and the Expert Support Programme (ESP) which provides customised advice on how companies can effectively diversify into this sector and generate new sales and economic benefit.