Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc9-713d-738f-a2a8-e03e54234c52/technology-qualification-development-programme-bend-stiffener-connectors-s [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Technology Qualification & Development Programme - Bend Stiffener Connectors - Stage 1 2013 [Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult](https://tendernation.io/buyers/offshore-renewable-energy-catapult) Estimated value £115,000 Published 11 May 2023 Deadline Closed 23 Mar 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The project is intended to deliver the following objectives: • Identification and selection of two independent and capable suppliers of BSCs for FOW applications; • For each selected supplier, development of a tailored Technology Qualification Plan in conjunction with a recognised Class Society. Developed TQ plans will increase the technology's TRL to a level that will allow deployment in the first commercial scale floating farms; • For each developed TQ plan, identification of suitable funding, enabling test capability and resource required to support the delivery of the TQ plan. ## CPV classification Technical analysis or consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c27139f0-8b34-4b4b-828a-5f601d675464) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileOffshore Renewable Energy Catapult: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/offshore-renewable-energy-catapult)[SectorMore Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Vacuum Pump Tritium Testing UK Atomic Energy Authority 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1464c-dd0c-72ed-b7bd-bac1e52155ab/vacuum-pump-tritium-testing)[Mechanical and Electrical Consultant Tender University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust 37 days left 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-0fba-7085-98fc-1c9389531130/mechanical-and-electrical-consultant-tender)[Asbestos Surveys Northamptonshire Partnership Homes 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14571-3963-732e-a081-bef649a3206b/asbestos-surveys)[Design Lead for Christchurch Learning Centre School Satellite Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council 31 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59e7-72ad-900a-82eaae1a3048/design-lead-for-christchurch-learning-centre-school-satellite)[Penistone Station - Independent Assessor Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council 26 days left 12 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7973-71c1-9c37-1ba8178069cf/penistone-station-independent-assessor)[CA18575 - RFQ 2026/42 - Conservation Engineer for St Paul's Church The Crag Cemetery Rostrevor Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) 27 days left 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a144b0-e0b5-70b1-a4eb-e5b6dc8d3bbe/ca18575-rfq-202642-conservation-engineer-for-st-pauls-church-the-crag-ceme)