As the UK offshore wind sector expands, projects are becoming larger, more complex, and increasingly capital-intensive. Ensuring strong commercial and operational performance is essential to safeguard investment returns and meet national energy targets. Delivering a reliable, resilient, and regulation-compliant high-voltage (HV) transmission system is not only critical for individual projects, but it is also vital for the UK’s energy security. To meet this challenge, Lamprell and Enshore, proud members of the Algihaz Holding Group, are partnering with industry specialists to deliver a fully integrated EPCI OFTO wrap solution.
What is the OFTO wrap?
The Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) wrap is a bundled, consortium-based EPCI delivery model that covers the full lifecycle of offshore transmission assets. It includes everything from grid integration and design through to procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, and ongoing operations and maintenance support. By consolidating these scopes under a single accountable contract, the OFTO wrap simplifies delivery, reduces risk, and accelerates project timelines, offering developers a streamlined, low-interface solution tailored to the demands of the offshore wind sector.
The scope of the OFTO wrap includes the onshore substation (ONSS) and associated civil works, transition point construction, export cable installation both onshore and offshore, and the offshore substation (OSS) with either a jacket or monopile foundation. It also encompasses the complete installation of high-voltage infrastructure, ensuring compliance with the UK Grid Code, CDM regulations, and all relevant Ofgem and OFTO requirements.
By unifying these critical workstreams into a single delivery model, the OFTO wrap minimises interface risk, streamlines regulatory compliance, provides a single point of delivery and handover, and increases cost and schedule certainty for offshore wind developers.
Who is the OFTO wrap for and what are the benefits?
The OFTO wrap solution is designed for offshore wind developers seeking a streamlined, low-risk pathway through the Ofgem-regulated OFTO transfer process. It offers a single point of accountability across cost, risk, and timeline management, with full OFTO-compliant delivery ready for Ofgem review and auction handover. The model also enhances visibility across the project lifecycle, reducing interface complexity and enabling smoother execution from early design through to commissioning and handover.
Why Lamprell and Enshore?
Lamprell brings decades of expertise in the design and fabrication of complex offshore topside structures and foundations, while Enshore provides specialist subsea services, including cable installation and trenching. Together, and supported by a wider group of onshore EPC contractors, HV integration experts, and OEM partners, the consortium offers an end-to-end solution that is scalable, fully compliant, and designed to meet the evolving needs of the offshore wind sector.
Part of the Algihaz Holding group
Lamprell and Enshore are proud members of the Algihaz Holding group, whose strong financial foundation, global energy experience, and expanded onshore delivery capabilities add further value to this offering. Backed by Algihaz, the OFTO wrap reduces project fragmentation, supports regulatory compliance, and ensures a seamless asset handover process for developers.
Unveiled at Global Offshore Wind 2025
The OFTO Wrap solution was officially launched at the Renewable UK Global Offshore Wind (GOW) 2025 conference in London. It attracted significant interest from developers, investors, and regulators, laying the foundation for strategic partnerships and client engagement.
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