Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cbb-3645-7200-a19c-8fdec3177a8b/appledore-clean-maritime-innovation-centre-monitoring-and-evaluation closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre Monitoring and Evaluation [Torridge District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/torridge-district-council) Pays 97% within 30 days Estimated value £140,000 to £175,000 Published 23 May 2023 Deadline Closed 7 Jul 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](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Torridge District Council's proposed Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre at Middle Dock has been awarded GBP15.6m of funding from the Levelling Up Fund issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The centre, which has received backing from a range of globally innovative partners as well as Government Agencies, such as the National Shipbuilding Office, will establish Torridge and wider Northern Devon as a globally leading research and development destination for innovation in clean maritime technology and support industries. Expected to open in early 2026, the centre will feature cutting edge research and industry partnerships from the Centre for Future Clean Mobility CFCM, University of Exeter and the University of Plymouth. Designs include flexibly designed innovation workshops and offices to enable businesses to undertake sector-leading R and D. The objectives of the Monitoring and Evaluation role, will be to track and assess the outputs, outcomes and results of the project for the core Levelling Up Fund Monitoring and Reporting requirements as well as tracking wider implications on aspiration and pride of place. Indicators will need to be tracked up to March 2030 and followed by a final report. ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/698548d2-5b9b-4f55-85f3-377bcc36fdd4) 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. 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