UK POWER NETWORKS - RIIO-ED1 NETWORKS UPGRADE

Renovating and reinforcing the electricity distribution networks throughout the London area, eastern England and south-eastern England

Distribution network upgrade, expansion and improvement.

The majority of the project will concern the implementation of high, medium and low-voltage schemes that are expected to have minimal environmental impact. Some of the high-voltage project schemes may fall under Annex II of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Directive thus requiring a review by the competent authority with due regard to the necessity for an environmental and biodiversity assessment. The environmental aspects of the project will be appropriately 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/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.

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