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Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information Systems (VTMIS) – studies, works or mixed
Funding Program
Connecting Europe Facility for Transport
Call number
CEF-T-2022-SIMOBGEN-VTMIS-WORKS
deadlines
Opening
13.09.2022
Deadline
18.01.2023 17:00
Funding rate
50 - 70 %
Call budget
€ 400,000,000.00
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Call content
short description
The general objective is to modernise transport infrastructure on the Core and Comprehensive Networks of the TEN-T.
Call objectives
In accordance with the Article 9(2)(b)(ii) of the CEF Regulation, studies and / or works, related to the following projects will be supported:
- Projects supporting the implementation of Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information Systems (VTMIS), maritime port community systems, and relevant customs information systems. This could include the implementation of the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES), the development of a Vessel Traffic Service for future monitoring and communication needs for enhanced surveillance of autonomous ships and shipping (MASS) and/or the development of additional features to the “ship to shore” reporting in the Mandatory Reporting Systems (MRS).
Where relevant, the above mentioned projects shall take into account the innovative new technologies and solutions in the fields of smart applications for transport resulting from Horizon Europe activities.
Digital platforms supported under CEF must be accessible for use by all operators on a non-discriminatory basis.
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Eligibility Criteria
Regions / countries for funding
eligible entities
International organization, Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) / Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Other, Private institution, incl. private company (private for profit), Public Body (national, regional and local; incl. EGTCs), Research Institution incl. University, Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME)
Mandatory partnership
No
Project Partnership
Proposals shall be submitted by:
- one or more EU Member States
- by international organisations, joint undertakings, or public or private undertakings or bodies established in Member States (with the agreement of the Member States concerned).
In order to be eligible, the applicants (beneficiaries and affiliated entities) must:
- be legal entities (public or private bodies)
- be established in one of the eligible countries, i.e.
- EU Member States (including overseas countries and territories (OCTs))
- third countries associated to the CEF (list of partipating countries)
Specific cases:
- Entities from other countries are exceptionally eligible for projects of common interest in the field of transport, energyand digital and for cross-border projects in the field of renewable energy, if the granting authority considers their participation essential for the implementation of the action.
- Natural persons are NOT eligible (with the exception of self-employed persons, i.e. sole traders, where the company does not have legalpersonality separate from that of the natural person).
- International organisations are eligible. The rules on eligible countries do not apply to them.
- Entities without legal personality under their national law may exceptionally participate, provided that their representatives have the capacity to undertake legal obligations on their behalf, and offer guaranteesfor the protection of the EU financial interests equivalent to that offered by legal persons.
- EU bodies (with the exception of the European Commission Joint Research Centre) can NOT be part of the consortium.
other eligibility criteria
In order to ensure efficiency in EU funding interventions, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications for projects with a total requested EU contribution to the eligible costs of no less than EUR 1,000,000. Where possible, related projects should be grouped and submitted as one proposal.
Additional information
Topics
Relevance for EU Macro-Region
EUSAIR - EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region, EUSALP - EU Strategy for the Alpine Space, EUSBSR - EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, EUSDR - EU Strategy for the Danube Region
UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs)
project duration
studies: max. 2-3 years; works: max. 4-5 years (in any case end date not later than 31.12.2027)
Additional Information
The indicative call budget for projects related to smart and interoperable mobility – General envelope (CEF-T-2022-SIMOBGEN) is EUR 400,000,000.
Depending on the proposals received and the results of the evaluation, the European Commission reserves the right:
- To use the flexibility provided in the 2021-2027 Work Programme to exceed the indicative call budget, or;
- Not to award all available funds or to redistribute them between the call topics.
The costs will be reimbursed at the funding rates fixed in the Grant Agreement:
- max. 50%
- max. 70% for works in outermost regions
Proposal page limits and layout:
- Part A to be filled in directly online (administrative information, summarised budget, call-specific questions, etc.)
- Part B to be downloaded from the Portal submission system, completed and re-uploaded as a PDF in the system
- mandatory annexes and supporting documents (to be uploaded):
- detailed budget table per Work Package/calculator
- activity reports of last year (unless exempted from operational capacity check)
- list of previous projects (key projects for the last 4 years)
- timetable/Gantt chart
- agreement by the concerned Member States (letters of support)
- full cost-benefit analysis (CBA) report and CBA cash flow template - only for works and mixed projects with a budget (eligible costs) above EUR 10,000,000.
- simplified CBA calculator – only for works and mixed projects with a budget (eligible costs) below EUR 10,000,000
- environmental compliance file (for works, for studies with physical interventions and for studies without physical intervention)
Call documents
Call Document CEF-T-2022-SIMOBGENCall Document CEF-T-2022-SIMOBGEN(kB)
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