OFTO Tender Round 12

OFTO Tender Round 12 enables prospective bidders to compete to own one of more of the offshore transmission assets associated with Sofia Offshore Wind Farm.

Launch event

On Tuesday 25 February 2025, we held an online launch event for OFTO Tender Round 12. 

• OFTO Tender Round 12 Launch and Tender Round 13 Preview

Tender Round 12 publications

The following publications relate to the tender and award process for Tender Round 12:

• Generic License and Guidance for TR12
• Tender Process Guidance Document for TR12
• Notice under the Electricity (Competitive Tenders for Offshore Transmission Licenses) Regulations 2015
• Enhanced Pre-Qualification Document for Tender Round 12 (TR12)
• Next Steps for Participation in the Tender Round 12 (TR12) Enhanced Pre-Qualification (EPQ) Stage

Offshore transmission assets

Sofia Offshore Wind Farm

OFTO transmission assets value: £1.3bn (estimated)

Current status: Enhanced Pre Qualification (EPQ) commenced
Installed capacity: 1,400MW
Developed by: RWE AG and RWE Renewables Limited (100%)