ARB Wind Awarded Multi-Year Contract for Above Water Foundations Inspections and Balance of Plant Services by NnG Wind Farm

From left: Darren Todd, Offshore Operations Manager for ARB Wind Limited, with Chris Woods, Operations and Maintenance Manager for NnG Offshore Wind Limited

ARB Wind, specialists in Balance of Plant and Asset Integrity services to the UK’s wind energy sector, is proud to announce it has been awarded a significant contract by Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Limited. The Balance of Plant, Inspection & Maintenance contract and Above Water Foundations Inspections contract, mark a major milestone for ARB Wind as it continues to expand its offshore capabilities.

The award comes as the NnG Offshore Wind Farm, jointly owned and operated by EDF power solutions UK and Ireland and ESB, marked the official operation of the wind farm on the 24 July 2025. Located approximately 15.5km off the coast of Eyemouth, the wind farm comprises 54 wind turbine generators (WTG) and two offshore substation (OSS) platforms, all of which require ongoing inspection, maintenance, and support to ensure safe and efficient operation.

ARB Wind will provide dedicated Balance of Plant technicians to deliver a wide range of services across NnG’s offshore and onshore assets. These include the WTG foundations, OSS platforms, the onshore substation in East Lothian, the operations and maintenance (O&M) facility in Eyemouth, and storage facilities in Rosyth and Blyth.

The Above Water Foundations Inspections include both baseline and scheduled inspections designed to ensure the continued integrity of the 56x offshore foundations. Inspections will comprise of an initial phase of Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) conducted via Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), which will inform and support the scope of subsequent on-asset General and Close Visual Inspections (G/CVI) via techniques including Industrial Rope Access.

“We’re absolutely delighted to continue working with NnG,” said Arran Bell, Managing Director of ARB Wind. “This contract is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team over the past three years during construction. We’re proud to support NnG as it enters its operational phase and to play our part in delivering clean, secure energy to Scotland.”

Chris Woods, Operations and Maintenance Manager for NnG Offshore Wind Limited commented: “Throughout the development and construction of NnG, we have seen more than £205million of contracts awarded directly to Scottish businesses.

“This latest award to ARB Wind is testament to this and we have worked closely with its wider business for some time through crew transfers vessel contracts. We look forward to continuing to work with the business throughout the operational phase of NnG.”

The Balance of Plant scope will be delivered by two teams of highly skilled technicians, operating on a rotational basis 365 days a year to ensure consistent coverage. ARB Wind’s teams will carry out planned inspections, routine maintenance as well as ad-hoc support tasks to enhance overall operational efficiency.

ARB Wind is committed to the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental management and shares NnG’s ambition of zero harm, ensuring that every task is carried out with safety as the top priority.

This latest contract reinforces ARB Wind’s position as a trusted and agile service provider in the UK’s growing offshore wind sector. With a strong foundation built on technical excellence, safety, and a people-first approach, ARB Wind continues to support the UK’s transition to a low-carbon future.