LUBLIN HEATING NETWORK UPGRADE

The project consists of the financing of the renovation, refurbishment and extension of Lublin's heating distribution network in Poland.

The project will result in a more efficient and extended distribution network serving Lublin and in the improvement of the reliability of district heating supply.

The project is an investment programme comprising numerous sub-operations to modernise and extend the district heating grid in Lublin. Some sub-operations may fall under Annex II of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive thus requiring a review by the competent authorities at the planning/consent stage with due regard to the necessity for environmental and biodiversity impact and appropriate assessments. The environmental management capacity of the promoter and environmental aspects of the investments will be assessed as part of the Bank's appraisal process.

The Bank will require the promoter to ensure that contracts for the implementation of the project have been and will be tendered in accordance with the relevant applicable EU procurement legislation (Directives 2004/17/EC or 2014/25/EU, and/or 2014/23/EU where applicable, as well as the Directive 92/13/EEC), as interpreted by the Court of Justice of the European Union, with the publication of tender notices in the Official Journal of the European Union, as and where required.