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About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the trade and industry, environment and climate and Research sectors. Located in Italy, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 7.5 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 15, 2026.
Published through appalti_liguria, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the trade and industry sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Auto-translated from ItalianWhat it is
Regione Liguria supports with 7 million 500 thousand euros research and experimental development projects in the underwater sector carried out in Liguria. From underwater robotics to shipbuilding 4.0, up to the protection of the coastal environment, the call for tenders aims to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the Blue Economy, responding to the technological and environmental challenges of the sector. The eligible projects must fall into at least one of the 5 thematic areas identified by the call for tenders:
- Underwater Networks, Infrastructure and Situational Awareness
- Autonomous Vehicles, Drones, Robotics and Propulsion
- Data Processing, AI and Classification
- Blue Economy, Marine Environment and Observation
- Materials, Underwater Hardware and Production Processes.
The technologies developed must be oriented towards civil or dual-use applications. Projects starting from a technological readiness level (TRL) of at least 3 and reaching a technological readiness level (TRL) of at least 5 through tests on integrated components or subsystems such as tank tests, pressure chambers, underwater environment simulators, and instrumented test benches are eligible.
The projects must have a duration not exceeding 18 months with the possibility of requesting a single extension not exceeding 3 months and must be initiated after the submission of the application, no later than 45 days from the date of receipt of the concession decree.
Who can access
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, individually or collectively, established as ATS (Temporary Business Grouping), operating in the areas of the regional S3, in collaboration with Universities and research centers. In the case of ATS, they must be already established - composed of a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 6 partners with a majority of SMEs - or be finalized and communicated to Fondazion
Call for tenders or notice published by the Liguria Region in the Tenders and Contracts section of the institutional portal (Joomla publiccompetitions module). Aggregator of the Region, Provinces (Genoa, Imperia, La Spezia, Savona) and Ligurian Municipalities (Genoa, La Spezia, Savona, Imperia, Sanremo, Rapallo, etc.). Italian language, currency EUR.Data provenance
This notice is sourced from appalti_liguria and was originally published on July 10, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Original language: Italian. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Regione Liguria
Regione Liguria has issued 129 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 36 currently open and 10 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Italy. Notices are distributed via appalti_liguria, ANAC (Italy), and anac_ocds. Most recent publication: July 25, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Regione Liguria in Italy. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Industry & Manufacturing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is €7,500,000 - €7,500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Italy. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit appalti_liguria to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. You have 50 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
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