BANGOR UNIVERSITY

The purpose of the project is to construct new teaching, research and supporting facilities of the Bangor University (BU) in the city of Bangor in the county of Gwynedd in North Wales. The aim is to increase the quality of teaching, learning and academic research at the university by updating the university facilities. The new buildings are designed to be highly energy efficient and meet the highest BREEAM classification. The university has a demonstrated experience on managing and implementing large infrastructure projects.

A substantial programme of building and refurbishment will be implemented over the coming years to ensure that the buildings are of high quality and enhance the research, teaching and social learning space in the University. The objectives for the 2012 Estate Strategy are to:
• Deliver a high quality student experience.
• Invest to provide a consistently good, fit for purpose estate.
• Support research, enterprise and sustainability.
• Conserve and enhance the University’s heritage.

Universities and research institutions are not specifically mentioned in the annexes I and II of the
EIA Directive 2011/92/EU and therefore do not require a mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment. However, parts of the investment 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. 2004/18/EEC/ or 2004/17/EEC and Dir. 2007/66/EC), with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal, as and where appropriate.