Release date: 20 May 2015
Promoter – Financial Intermediary
Land BrandenburgLocation
Description
Co-financing of the eligible investments of the Federal State of Brandenburg in knowledge production and research performed by academic staff and scientists, as well as capital investments in research infrastructure and scientific equipment from 2016 to 2018.
Objectives
The purpose of the project is to enhance the quality and efficiency of scientific work and augment academic research activities undertaken at three public universities and five university colleges (Fachhochschulen) as well as up to 18 public research institutes affiliated with the Max-Planck Society, the Wilhelm-Gottfried- Leibniz Foundation, the Helmholtz Association and the Fraunhofer Foundation during the period 2016 to 2018. The project will strengthen research infrastructures and capabilities in the convergence region of Brandenburg.
Comments
Professional, scientific and technical activities, & education
Sector(s)
Proposed EIB finance (Approximate amount)
EUR 400 million
Total cost (Approximate amount)
EUR 800 million
Environmental aspects
Universities and research facilities are not specifically mentioned in the Directive 2011/92/EU on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); however the project is covered by Annex II of said Directive in relation to urban development. Full environmental details will be assessed during appraisal, including the potential environmental impacts of the capital investments concerned.
Procurement
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 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.
Status
Signed - 23/10/2015