Contracts & Procurement for Wind Energy
Maymard Partners helps renewable energy developers, IPPs and utilities with contract negotiations, tendering processes, WTG supplier selection and contract management for onshore and offshore wind projects.
Maymard Partners advises floating technology providers on managing their interface with wind turbine suppliers.
Offshore Wind
Offshore wind developers now face a WTG duopoly in Europe. In such a market, a well-timed procurement process and sound contracts are critical. I help offshore wind developers build both: a tender designed to maintain competitive tension, and PSA, TSA and SMA with risks allocated where they belong, not where the supplier’s standard terms put them.
Services
WTG procurement
- Turbine procurement strategy
- RFQ and bid evaluation
Contract negotiation
- Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA)
- Service & Maintenance Agreement (SMA)
- Preferred Supplier Agreement (PSA)
Execution support
- WTG contract management
- WTG package management
Reference project
SouthCoast Wind - Ocean Winds
WTG Contracts and Procurement lead
- TSA and SMA Heads of Terms negotiation with the turbine OEM.
- Capacity reservation agreement negotiation.
“Sylvain worked for the SouthCoast Project in the US supporting the negotiations of the TSA and SMA contracts. I’d strongly recommend his services due to his deep knowledge of these complex contracts and the ability to get things done.”
Enrique Alvarez, Project Director, Ocean Winds
Onshore Wind
With more than 250 GW installed across Europe, onshore wind is a mature, mainstream source of power. For developers, IPPs and utilities, that maturity means fiercer competition and thinner margins, and the WTG remains the single largest lever on both. I help you buy it well: a tender that delivers competitive, comparable offers, and a TSA and SMA with no surprises during construction.
Services
Market intelligence
- RFI
- New WTG supplier pre-qualification
WTG procurement
- Turbine procurement strategy
- RFQ drafting and bid evaluation
Contract negotiation
- Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA)
- Service & Maintenance Agreement (SMA)
Reference project
OX2 - onshore turbine procurement
WTG Procurement Manager
- Wind turbine procurement for onshore wind projects.
- Pre-qualification and due diligence of a new wind turbine supplier.
“Sylvain has been supporting my organization in procurement for onshore wind in Europe and with DD-related tasks to bring on board a new major supplier. His support has been first class […] and we would gladly take him on again, if the need arises.”
Alexander Morber, Head of Procurement, OX2
Floating Offshore Wind
Floating offshore wind will keep evolving for the next decade, and with it the split of responsibilities between floater and turbine. Every project still has to decide who carries certain risks, and the turbine OEM’s standard terms were not written for a floating foundation. I help floating technology providers define that interface and negotiate it into their agreements with the WTG OEM.
Services
WTG sourcing
- Market intelligence
- WTG sourcing strategy
WTG procurement
- TSA and SMA adapted for floating
- RFQ drafting and bid evaluation
Floater-turbine interface
- Scope split and responsibility matrix
- Collaboration agreement with the WTG OEM
Reference project
Saitec Offshore Technologies
Contract drafting and negotiation support for a key agreement
- Drafted and negotiated the contractual framework for a key agreement with a WTG supplier.
- Turned complex technical-commercial topics into clear, workable clauses.
“Sylvain has been very helpful in drafting solid contractual agreements. His thoughtful approach has brought us clarity to a variety of complex topics. He was always available, responsive, and proactive.”
Immanuel Capano, Chief Commercial Officer, Saitec Offshore Technologies
Why work with me
Experience from both sides
14 years of experience in wind, including 10 years at wind turbine manufacturers, has given me a deep understanding of negotiation levers, cost structures and OEM risk perception.
Technical and contractual
Engineer (École Centrale Paris, ETSEIB-UPC) and PMP-certified: I have a technical background and first-hand project execution experience. I read the technical specification and the contract together, avoiding disconnects.
Independent and personal
I advise developers, IPPs, utilities and floating offshore wind technology providers only, not wind turbine manufacturers. Every engagement is delivered by me, in a form adapted to the client’s needs: a long secondment within your team, a fractional procurement management role or a targeted contract review.
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What does MAYMARD PARTNERS specialize in?
MAYMARD PARTNERS is a boutique consulting firm specializing in offshore and onshore wind energy contracts and procurement strategy.
Who is Sylvain Maymard?
Sylvain Maymard is the founder of MAYMARD PARTNERS and an independent consultant specializing in wind energy contracts, procurement, and commercial risk management. He has 14 years of experience in the wind industry, gained through roles with leading wind turbine OEMs and renewable energy developers.
What types of wind energy contracts do you support?
MAYMARD PARTNERS focuses on contracts related to wind turbine supply and service, including Turbine Supply Agreements (TSA), Service and Maintenance Agreements (SMA), and Preferred Supplier Agreements (PSA), as well as related ancillary and interface contracts.
Do you support development and project execution phases?
Yes, MAYMARD PARTNERS supports both development and project execution phases of wind energy projects: During the development phase, services include procurement strategy and tendering processes, such as market intelligence, RFI and RFQ processes, supplier evaluation and selection, and contract negotiation. During the project execution phase, MAYMARD PARTNERS provides contract management and project execution support. Sylvain holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute and has relevant experience working with FIDIC-based contracts.
Who delivers the consulting services at MAYMARD PARTNERS?
All consulting services are delivered directly by Sylvain Maymard. MAYMARD PARTNERS does not subcontract work.
Do you also advise on other renewable technologies such as solar or BESS?
No, MAYMARD PARTNERS maintains a dedicated focus on wind energy. This focus ensures continuous engagement with wind-specific market developments, supply chain dynamics, and contract practices for offshore and onshore wind projects.
Which clients do you typically work with?
MAYMARD PARTNERS typically works with renewable energy developers, IPP and utilities involved in offshore and onshore wind projects. On floating offshore wind projects, MAYMARD PARTNERS helps floating technology providers in their interface with WTG suppliers.
Which geographic markets do you serve?
MAYMARD PARTNERS focuses primarily on European wind energy markets. Sylvain also has relevant experience supporting wind energy projects in the United States and other international geographies, providing a broader market perspective while maintaining a strong European focus.
