Supplier Transparency Engagement Program
STEP

RWE has successfully partnered with offshore wind suppliers both in the US and globally for over two decades. These partnerships foster American investment and drive local economic growth through innovative supplier networks.

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RWE's offshore supplier engagement overview with strategies: Supplier, Transparency, Engagement, Programme, and a wind farm backdrop.

Our approach to supplier engagement

We recognize the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly growing market, where collaboration between developers and suppliers is essential. By leveraging both local and global supplier networks, we aim to create new economic opportunities and strengthen the supply chain for offshore wind projects.

Over time, our approach to supplier engagement has evolved to maximize the opportunities created by our projects’ progression through development. The Supplier Transparency and Engagement Program (STEP) embodies this evolution, providing a proactive and innovative approach to supplier engagement that supports the growth of the US clean energy market.

STEP – improving supplier engagement

STEP reflects our commitment to continuously improving supplier engagement by fostering transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration. Through new practices, including increased dialogue with our supplier network, we are working to ‘step up’ our efforts to empower American innovation and strengthen local supply chains.

Under the STEP initiative, we have implemented four key steps to enhance transparency, collaboration, and economic impact during the development and construction of our US offshore wind projects:

  • Step 1
  • Step 2
  • Step 3
  • Step 4
  • A simplified icon of a laptop with a cursor on the screen, symbolising digital interaction.

    Step 1

    Dedicated project websites that provide up to date and relevant information for suppliers regarding project timescales and other key aspects

  • An illustration of a document with lines for text and a pencil beside it, symbolising writing or note-taking.

    Step 2

    The rollout of new and easy to register/use Supplier Engagement Platforms with ‘open search’ functionality

  • A simple line art illustration of two hands shaking, symbolising agreement or partnership.

    Step 3

    Regular themed Supplier Engagement Days to raise awareness of supplier capabilities and solutions with a view to solving industry challenges

  • An illustration of a blue telephone handset with a curly cord attached.

    Step 4

    A new Supplier Engagement Booking Tool that enables managed but regular calls with relevant RWE teams and team members

Meet our Procurement Team

Our Procurement Team is dedicated to building strong local and global partnerships. We look forward to connecting with you.

Procurement Director

Andrew Cahill

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FAQ


Question: When will the procurement process start for this project?
Answer:

  • The procurement process for this project has already begun for certain scopes (e.g., initial site investigation activities); however, larger work package discussions are ongoing. We encourage interested suppliers – especially local and regional partners – to register through the STEP portal →.

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Question: What type of suppliers is RWE looking for?
Answer:

  • RWE’s goal is to actively engage with capable global and local partners, ranging from consulting services to large-scale manufacturing. We prioritize partnerships that support local economic development and contribute to the long-term success of the US offshore wind industry.

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Question: How would RWE decide which suppliers to work with?
Answer:

  • RWE does a thorough competitive bidding process for relevant scopes & makes objective decisions based on a number of factors including industry experience, financial checks, review of relevant technical qualifications, ability to support local content & competitiveness of total offering.

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