FOI 346_Supply Chain Development Statements (SCDS)

Request

1. If available, any summary of the commitments made in the Supply Chain Development Statements (SCDS) which were submitted to Crown Estate Scotland in relation to ScotWind sites in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

2. If available, the SCDS updates submitted to Crown Estate Scotland in relation to ScotWind sites in 2024.

3. Otherwise, when Crown Estate Scotland intends to publish the most recent SCDSs.

Response

1. Details about the Supply Chain Development Statements (SCDS) are available here: Scotwind leasing round under the “Supply Chain Commitments” section. The initial SCDS Outlook Statements are listed as well as the updates received in 2023. 

2. No SCDS updates have been submitted to Crown Estate Scotland in relation to ScotWind sites in 2024. This information is not held by Crown Estate Scotland.

3. The next updates will be provided in 2026 (April and October); however, updates can be provided at any point between now and then. These will include an Outlook Statement that will be published. Please look out for updates at your convenience on our website listed in answer 1.