Deutsche Windtechnik Offshore wins five-year O&M contract for Lynn & Inner Dowsing
XceCo has appointed the independent service provider to maintain 54 Siemens turbines off Lincolnshire from April 2027, which Deutsche Windtechnik says is the first UK offshore contract of its kind.
Deutsche Windtechnik Offshore has secured a five-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract for the Lynn & Inner Dowsing offshore wind farms in the UK. The agreement starts on 1 April 2027.
The company said XceCo had appointed it to provide full-scope services across all 54 Siemens SWT-3.6-107 turbines, which have a combined installed capacity of 194.4MW.
Deutsche Windtechnik said mobilisation is already under way. This covers technical and operational handover, workforce integration, operating processes, systems and facilities.
First for an independent provider
According to Deutsche Windtechnik, the award is the first full-scope offshore service contract in the UK to be given to an independent provider.
Lynn & Inner Dowsing has been operational since 2009. It comprises two adjacent wind farms, each with 27 turbines, around 5km off the coast near Skegness, Lincolnshire.
The projects have historically run on a self-perform servicing model, with XceCo overseeing operations and maintenance as asset manager. Under the new arrangement, Deutsche Windtechnik will deliver the agreed O&M services while XceCo keeps its asset-management role.
The immediate priorities are a safe transition, operational continuity and a foundation for long-term performance.
Comments from both companies
XceCo managing director Bailey Bradley said the appointment "reflects our confidence" in Deutsche Windtechnik's technical experience, operational capability and commitment to long-term asset performance. He added that XceCo looks forward to working closely with the company through the transition and the years ahead.
Deutsche Windtechnik Offshore managing director Rosie Beevor described the contract as a significant milestone for the company's UK business. She said 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.
