Deutsche Windtechnik Offshore Ltd (DWT) has been appointed by XceCo to deliver a five-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the Lynn and Inner Dowsing (LID) offshore wind farms, with the agreement commencing on 1 April 2027. The contract covers all 54 Siemens SWT-3.6-107 wind turbines across the two sites, which have a combined installed capacity of 194.4 MW.

Independent Provider Lands Five-Year Integrated O&M Agreement

According to DWT, the award represents the UK's first full-scope offshore service contract to be won by an independent provider. The company described the agreement as a significant step in its offshore development in the UK, building on years of offshore maintenance and major component exchange experience to assume responsibility for an integrated, long-term O&M service programme. DWT said the contract also highlights the opportunities available to independent providers to support the UK's maturing offshore wind fleet.

A Shift Away from Self-Perform Servicing

Lynn and Inner Dowsing have been operational since 2009. The project comprises two adjacent wind farms, each with 27 turbines, located approximately 5 km off the coast near Skegness in Lincolnshire. Historically, the wind farms have followed a self-performing servicing model, with XceCo overseeing their operations and maintenance in its role as asset manager.

The appointment of DWT marks an evolution of that approach. Under the new arrangement, an independent service provider will deliver the agreed full-scope O&M services, while XceCo continues in its asset-management role. DWT said the agreement illustrates how established offshore wind assets can adopt alternative long-term servicing arrangements as they mature.

Commenting on the decision, Bailey Bradley, Managing Director of XceCo, said, "Lynn and Inner Dowsing has a strong history of developing its approach to operations and maintenance. Appointing Deutsche Windtechnik Offshore Ltd. for this next chapter reflects our confidence in its technical experience, operational capability, and commitment to long-term asset performance. We look forward to working closely together through the transition and the years ahead."

Mobilization Work Already Underway

Preparations for the April 2027 contract start are already in progress. Mobilisation work includes technical and operational handover, workforce integration, operating processes, systems, and facilities.

According to DWT, the immediate focus is on ensuring a safe and structured transition, maintaining continuity of operations and establishing a strong basis for reliable long-term performance.

Rosie Beevor, managing director of Deutsche Windtechnik Offshore Ltd, said securing the contract was a significant milestone for the company and one that meant a great deal to her personally.

"I am incredibly proud of the team we have built in the UK and the commitment they have shown in delivering operations and maintenance and major component exchange projects over many years. That experience has given us the skills, confidence and capability to take this next step in our business," she said.

Beevor added that the company now has an important responsibility to deliver a successful transition, build a strong working relationship with XceCo and support the long-term performance of the assets.

Significance for the Independent Service Market

The contract is presented by both parties as a notable development in how ageing offshore wind assets in the UK can be serviced. With Lynn and Inner Dowsing in operation since 2009, the move from a self-perform model to a full-scope arrangement with an independent provider offers a template that other established assets may follow as original equipment manufacturer relationships and servicing strategies come up for review.

For DWT, the agreement builds on its existing UK track record in offshore maintenance and major component exchange projects. The company's UK team, which Beevor said has been built over many years, will now take on responsibility for the day-to-day operation of 54 turbines across the two adjacent wind farms, making Lynn and Inner Dowsing the most comprehensive offshore service commitment the company has secured in the UK market to date.

The transition period between now and the contract start date will be spent completing the handover of technical and operational responsibilities from the existing arrangement, integrating the workforce, and establishing the operating processes, systems, and facilities required to deliver the full-scope service from April 2027 onwards.

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