POLAND UNIVERSITY RESEARCH SUPPORT II

Financing of public sector intangible research activities in public scientific institutes and public universities (2013/2014) as well as capital investments in research infrastructure and scientific equipment.

The proposed operation is fully in line with the Bank's priority of lending for the strengthening of basic infrastructure potential in an EU convergence region as well as for research activities in support of the Horizon 2020 strategy and the Bank's growth, employment and knowledge economy objectives.

The project primarily concerns research activities that will be carried out within existing facilities. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is therefore not required in accordance with the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU. However, a portion of the investment programme may cover the construction of new facilities and therefore may be covered by Annex II of the Directive in relation to urban development. The Bank’s services will verify during appraisal whether an EIA is required for any component of the project.

The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project have been/shall be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation (Dir. 2004/17/EC/ or 2004/18/EC and Dir. 2007/66/EC), with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where appropriate.