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Forth & Tay Offshore launches updated supply chain survey for 2026
Forth & Tay Offshore has launched an updated supply chain survey to refresh our understanding of offshore wind activity across the east coast and the wider Scottish supply chain. This new survey builds on the findings from our previous survey and also invites feedback on the services we provide and the types of support or information that would be most valuable to businesses across the sector.
We are aiming to build a comprehensive picture of companies that are active in, previously involved with or looking to enter the offshore wind industry. This includes organisations within the Forth and Tay region and across the rest of Scotland. The results will help us highlight capability, identify areas of opportunity, strengthen engagement across the cluster and continue promoting the east coast as a leading hub for offshore wind activity.
You do not need to be a Forth & Tay Offshore cluster member to take part. If you are not yet a member, we would be pleased to welcome you. Membership is free and open to all companies with an interest in offshore wind.
All responses will be treated confidentially and presented only in anonymised form.
Your input plays a vital role in shaping the support we provide to the supply chain. We encourage all relevant organisations to participate and help build the most accurate picture of Scotland’s offshore wind capability.
Inch Cape Contractor seeks to expand Scottish Supply Chain
Inch Cape’s export cable installation contractor, Enshore Subsea, is seeking to expand its Scottish supply chain ahead of offshore works planned for 2026.
Enshore Subsea will be operating from Forth Ports Dundee and Rosyth and is refreshing its Scotland-based bidders list, including the re-tendering of a number of framework agreements.
The contractor is interested in hearing from Scottish suppliers able to provide goods and services including:
- PPE and safety consumables
- Tooling and hire equipment
- Fasteners and fixings
- Lifting equipment
- Fabrication and welding services
- Industrial coatings
- Marine supplies
- Scaffolding
Funding and Innovation Opportunities for Offshore Wind and Energy Sector
A range of new funding calls and innovation opportunities are now open for organisations working in or supporting the offshore wind and wider energy sectors. Below is a summary of current and upcoming programmes, including research funding, feasibility study support, investment schemes and open calls relevant to engineering, manufacturing, hydrogen, mobility and clean energy development.
Congratulations to Neart na Gaoith (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm: Winner of the Outstanding Project Award
We’re thrilled to celebrate NnG’s success at the Scottish Green Energy Awards in Edinburgh last week where Scotland’s newest offshore wind farm was recognised for its outstanding contribution to the renewable energy sector.
Located 15.5km off the Fife coast in the Firth of Forth, NnG is jointly owned by EDF power solutions UK and ESB. With 54 Siemens Gamesa turbines generating up to 450MW of clean electricity, the project is now fully operational and capable of powering around 375,000 homes.
As a long-standing member of the Forth and Tay Offshore Wind Cluster Steering Group, NnG has been instrumental in driving collaboration, investment and sustainable growth across our region. This award win highlights the impact of collective effort in building a cleaner, greener energy system for generations to come.
Congratulations once again to the NnG team on this well-deserved recognition – a milestone for the project and for Scotland’s renewable energy journey.
Atlas Copco Rental Introduces 4.6Ti+ Steam Boiler for Emergency Applications
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Atlas Copco Rental UK and Ireland has bolstered its steam offering with the introduction of a 4.6Ti+ Steam Boiler, a robust solution designed to meet urgent steam needs with efficiency and minimal environmental impact.
Tailored for industries requiring rapid response, the integrated unit offers powerful performance with a compact footprint, empowering customers to maintain operations without compromise.
The 4.6Ti+ Steam Boiler elevates Atlas Copco Rental’s commitment to sustainable and high-performance solutions. The unit’s integrated smoke economiser supports its 95% operating efficiency and its low NOx dual fuel burner, means it can operate on natural gas or oil.
Furthermore, key operating data is continuously collected and analysed to inform operations. Such as through the Variable Speed Drive (VSD) burner, which adjusts fuel and air intake to match the load demand, and the O2 regulation system monitors flue-gas oxygen levels and controls the fan speed accordingly. This intelligent monitoring not only maximises fuel efficiency and lowers emissions but also enhances reliability by ensuring stable steam quality and predictive maintenance.
Utilising Atlas Copco Rental’s ‘plug and steam’ approach, the unit can be mobile or integrated, ensuring a quick turnaround to avoid costly downtime. Its three-pass boiler shell ensures pressure consistency (16 barg design pressure) and steam quality.
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