UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

This project is funding the capex programme of Newcastle University, covering the construction of new infrastructure, such as the Urban Science Building, student accommodation, the Conference and Learning Centre, the National Ageing Science & Innovation Centre, Phase 1 of the new Engineering Building and Phase 2 of the Centre for Dementia, as well as the refurbishment of the University's central Armstrong Building.

The purpose of the project is to increase the relevance and quality of teaching, learning and academic research capacity at the University by increasing and improving the overall quality of the existing academic space. The project will contribute to human capital formation and Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) capabilities in the UK.

Universities are not specifically mentioned in the EIA Directive 2011/92/EU however the project might 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. Potential impacts on Natura 2000 conservation sites as well as operating procedures and systems related to animal testing, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), biosafety hazards and wastes management will also be checked.

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 (Directives 2004/18/EC and/or 2004/17/EC as well as Directives 89/665/EEC and 92/13/EEC) as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the EU, with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where required.