KATOWICE MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE III

The operation concerns a multi-scheme, multi-sector investment loan to support ten eligible small and medium-scale infrastructure schemes inscribed in the medium- and long-term investment plans of the city of Katowice, the capital of the Silesian Region (Slaskie voivodship).

Support of the City’s Multiannual Investment Programme.

As a local authority of a Member State, the City of Katowice is obliged to follow the relevant EU legislation regarding the environmental impact of projects (namely SEA, EIA and Habitat/Natura 2000 Directives) and accordingly it will be required that the Promoter implements all the schemes under this Investment Loan in compliance with the relevant EU directives. All the relevant project key documents will be published in line with the Bank’s procedures.

EU Directives on procurement (2004/18/EC and 2004/17/EC) have been transposed into the national Polish legislation. Tenders will be organised in compliance with EU requirements, with publication of tender notices in the EU Official Journal for projects above thresholds. Application of EU procedures by the Polish authorities for the tender of services, supplies and civil works will be reviewed by the Bank’s services during appraisal. Under these conditions, the procurement procedures followed by the promoter are both suitable for the project and satisfactory to the Bank.