Project to build an incineration plant in Olsztyn – PPP agreement can be concluded

DZP advised Dobra Energia dla Olsztyna Sp. z o.o. (a special purpose company set up by Meridiam Eastern Europe Investments SAS based in Paris, France, and Urbaser S.A. based in Madrid, Spain) in proceedings concerning one of the biggest investment in the history of Olsztyn.

Our experts represented the client in proceedings before the National Appeal Chamber over selection of the most advantageous bid to build a new combined heat and power plant in Olsztyn by way of a PPP, using, inter alia, alternative fuel from waste (RDF). On 12 August, having examined the case in four hearings, the National Appeal Chamber dismissed in full an appeal brought by a competitor of Dobra Energia dla Olsztyna Sp. z o.o. against the result of the procedure. Thanks to the win before the National Appeal Chamber, Dobra Energia dla Olsztyna Sp. z o.o. will be able to conclude a contract with Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Energetyki Cieplnej Spółka z o.o.

This is a key infrastructure investment for the inhabitants of Olsztyn. The contract is for 25 years of operation and the installation will also perform as a waste to energy plant for municipal waste from the Warmińsko-Mazurskie voivodship. Additionally, thanks to the installation, Olsztyn’s district heating system will achieve energy efficient status.

The lawyers engaged in the project were: Katarzyna Kuźma (Partner), Tomasz Michalczyk (Senior Associate) and Michał Wojciechowski (Senior Associate) from DZP’s Public Procurement Team.