Calling for entries from companies and consortia interested in undertaking a study investigating tubular connection technology for floating foundations applicable to a commercial scale floating wind.

The Floating Wind JIP would like to:

• Identify connection technologies suited for tubular steel floater connections (flange, pin, weld, plug system, etc), both novel and applicable from other Industries.
• Identify potential challenges related to certification, insufficient experience, gaps in the guidelines, and technology qualification.
• Complete technical and economic assessment of connection technologies (procurement and fabrication of connectors, floater assembly process, operation and maintenance, decommissioning).
• Provide industry requirements necessary to implement node technology at a commercial scale for floating wind: Assistive technology, e.g., automated welding, workforce requirements, necessary tools, etc.

The deadline for clarification questions has now passed. Answers to questions received can be downloaded below.

The closing date to receive tender submissions is the 28 July 2025 17:00 BST.

All clarification questions and tender submissions should be sent electronically, by their respective deadlines to michael.archer@carbontrust.com, with floatingwind@carbontrust.com in copy.