Date de publication: 26 mai 2011
Promoteur – Intermédiaire Financier
Vodafone Omnitel NV
Lieu
Description
Investments to increase network coverage and quality / speed.
Objectifs
The project concerns the promoter’s investments in Italy consisting of three major components with the objective of increasing the coverage of the UMTS (3G) mobile network to improve mobile user experience: (i) mobile access network extension and upgrade applying HSPA+ technology; (ii) mobile access/backhauling capacity and quality enhancement to support the improved access network; and (iii) modernisation to improve cost efficiency, respond to strategic challenges and prepare the adoption of LTE/4th generation technology.
Secteur(s)
Montant BEI envisagé (montant approximatif)
Up to EUR 350 million
Coût total (montant approximatif)
To be determined during appraisal
Aspects environnementaux
The project does not fall under Annex I or II of EIA directive 85/337/EEC, amended by directives 97/11/EC and 2003/35/EC, but under the Directive 2001/42/EC of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment. The promoter’s approach to visual and health impacts and its legal compliance will be assessed during appraisal, including the possible impacts on protected flora and fauna (Habitats 92/43/EC and Birds 79/409/EC).
Passation des marchés
According to utility directive 2004/17/EC the telecom sector is exempt from public procurement procedures due to its competitive nature. Hence the purchasing of the private promoter is not regulated. The effectiveness of the procedures applied will be assessed during appraisal.
Statut
Signé - 8/12/2011
Clause de non-responsabilité
Avant d’être approuvés par le Conseil d’administration et avant la signature des prêts correspondants, les projets font l’objet d’une instruction et de négociations. Par conséquent, les informations et données fournies sur cette page sont indicatives.
Elles sont fournies à des fins de transparence uniquement et ne peuvent être considérées comme représentant la politique officielle de la BEI (voir également les notes explicatives).