Inch Cape offshore wind farm
Project
Aventus Energy has secured a multi-million-pound contract from Inch Cape Offshore to deliver foundation completion activities for the 1GW Inch Cape offshore wind farm, involving receiving, inspecting, surveying, and preparing monopiles, transition pieces, and jacket foundations for offshore readiness at the Port of Leith.
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Counterparts (5)
Partner
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Global Port Services Pty Ltd
company
Global Port Services Pty Ltd is an Australian-based company providing comprehensive marine and port services, including stevedoring, logistics, vessel support, and project cargo handling. They focus on delivering efficient and safe operational solutions for various industries within ports, primarily in Australia with stated intent for international markets.
Forth Ports
company
Forth Ports is a leading port owner and operator in the UK, managing eight commercial ports across Scotland and the South East of England. The company provides a comprehensive range of port services, including cargo handling, logistics, and marine services, and is actively involved in developing port infrastructure to support trade and the energy transition, particularly offshore wind.
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Global Crane Services
company
Global Crane Services, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company based in West Palm Beach, Florida, specializing in crane rental, sales, and service. With over 30 years of experience, they provide heavy lifting solutions and equipment for commercial, industrial, and residential projects across various infrastructure sectors.
Deal Analysis
Aventus Energy has secured a multi-million-pound contract from Inch Cape Offshore to undertake critical foundation completion activities for the 1GW Inch Cape offshore wind farm. This supply agreement involves the receiving, inspecting, surveying, and preparing of monopiles, transition pieces, and jacket foundations for offshore readiness at the Port of Leith in the UK. The deal highlights a crucial step in the project's development, ensuring the foundational components are meticulously prepared before their deployment offshore.
This contract is strategically significant for Aventus Energy and its partners, Global Port Services, Forth Ports, and Global Crane Services, as it positions them as key contributors to a major renewable energy project within the robust UK offshore wind market. The involvement of multiple specialized firms underscores the complex logistics and technical expertise required for large-scale offshore wind farm construction. While the exact value remains undisclosed, its description as a "multi-million-pound" contract for a 1GW project signifies a substantial commitment and a notable win in the competitive supply chain for offshore wind infrastructure.
- Aventus Energy secured a multi-million-pound contract for foundation completion.
- Supports the 1GW Inch Cape offshore wind farm, a significant renewable energy project.
- Involves specialized activities: receiving, inspecting, surveying, and preparing foundations.
- Collaboration between Aventus Energy and partners Global Port Services, Forth Ports, and Global Crane Services.
Source Intelligence
KEY DETAILS
The contract is described as 'year-long'. Quote: 'the year-long, multi-million-pound contract'. The scope of work includes 'receiving and inspecting monopiles, transition pieces and jacket foundations, carrying out surveys and executing activities to ensure offshore readiness, as well as project management, planning, documentation, survey, quality and technical verification.' Quote: 'The company stated that the scope includes receiving and inspecting monopiles, transition pieces and jacket foundations, carrying out surveys and executing activities to ensure offshore readiness, as well as project management, planning, documentation, survey, quality and technical verification.' More than 70 personnel have been deployed on the project. Quote: 'Aventus added that more than 70 personnel have been deployed on the project'. This is Aventus Energy's 'largest individual award to date'. Quote: 'its largest individual award to date'. Forth Ports also stated they will be deploying turbines in their port in Dundee later this year for the Inch Cape project. Quote: 'later this year in our port in Dundee, the turbines.'
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Deal Size
multi-million-pound contract
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Capacity
1GW Inch Cape offshore wind farm
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Location
Work to be delivered at Port of Leith; Inch Cape offshore wind farm off the Angus coast
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Announcement
3 March 2026
PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE
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Aventus Energy
contractor
"Aventus Energy has been awarded a major contract"
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Inch Cape Offshore
client
"by Inch Cape Offshore"
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Global Port Services
collaborator
"in collaboration with Global Port Services"
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Global Crane Services
collaborator
"in collaboration with Global Crane Services"
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Forth Ports
port owner
"port owner Forth Ports"
high quality
Enriched Mar 4, 2026