Krakow, 3 January 2025

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SELECTION OF A PARTNER FOR JOINT PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

With reference to the open call for partners for joint implementation of a research and development project announced on 10 December 2024 (R&D)
concerning competition No. FEMP.01.01-IP.01-065/24, announced as part of the European Funds for Małopolska 2021–2027 programme,
Priority 1: European Funds for Research and Development and Entrepreneurship, Measure 1.1: Research and Development Projects of Enterprises.

RP TRADE GROUP SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ announces the selection of the Partner:

Institute of Mineral Resources and Energy Management, Polish Academy of Sciences

Date of submission of the offer: 02.01.2025.
Total points obtained: 7 points/8 points

The final selection of the partner was made after taking into account all the criteria for the evaluation of the offer and meeting the formal and substantive requirements
specified in the call for tenders.
The bid submitted by the Institute of Mineral Resources and Energy Management of the Polish Academy of Sciences was highly rated in terms of human resources potential, R&D implementation plan
and availability of experts in the field of circular economy and environmental protection.

The selected partner was assessed as meeting all the necessary criteria and having the appropriate competences
and experience in the implementation of projects financed from European funds, with experience in the area of circular economy
and environmental protection.

Krakow, December 10, 2024

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Regarding the selection of a partner for the joint implementation of a research and development (R&D) project

regarding call no. FEMP.01.01-IP.01-065/24, announced under the European Funds for Małopolska 2021–2027 program, Priority 1: European Funds for Research and Development

and Entrepreneurship, Measure 1.1: Enterprise Research and Development Projects.

CONTRACTING AUTHORITY:

RP TRADE GROUP LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

ul. Zamknięta 10 / 1.5, 30-554 Kraków

REGON: 383797059,

NIP: 5213870495,

For information regarding the request for proposals, please contact: Michał Strzelczyk

Tel.: 606419827

Email: m.strzelczyk@fogs.pl

I. SUBJECT OF THE CONTRACT

The subject of the contract is the selection of a partner for the joint implementation of a research and development project within the scope specified by the Małopolska Entrepreneurship Center under

recruitment no. FEMP.01.01-IP.01-065/24, Measure 1.1 Research and development projects

of enterprises, type A. R&D work with preparation for implementation under the European Funds for Małopolska 2021-2027

Link to the competition: https://fundusze.malopolska.pl/nabory/9072-dzialanie-11-projekty-

badawczo-innowacyjn-przedsiebiorstw-typ-prace-br-z-przygotowaniem

Project objective:

Conducting research and development (R&D) work and preparing research results for commercial implementation on an innovative tank designed for the construction of septic tanks, treatment plants, and rainwater collection in accordance with the guidelines of the project selection regulations for call no. FEMP.01.01-IP.01-065/24.

Project implementation time: a maximum of 36 months from the signing of the funding agreement.

The project will be implemented in the Małopolska region.

II. SCOPE OF COOPERATION WITH THE PARTNER

We expect the following from our partner:

1. Research and development:
2. Development of innovative technological solutions, products, processes

or services.

2. Development and implementation of industrial research and development work

in accordance with the project schedule.

3. Technical and substantive contribution:
4. Providing human, technical, and organizational resources necessary for the project’s implementation.
5. Utilizing existing R&D experience and scientific and technical potential.
6. Preparation for the implementation of research results:
7. Preparation of implementation documentation.
8. Technology transfer consulting.
9. III. PARTNER REQUIREMENTS – FORMAL CRITERIA
10. Eligibility of the entity:

The partner must meet the conditions specified in the call regulations and be included in the beneficiary list for Measure 1.1.

2. Experience in R&D projects:

Proven experience in implementing research and development projects with a value of at least PLN 500,000 gross over the last 5 years.

3. Human and technical resources:

A research team and infrastructure necessary to implement the project.

4. Compliance of activities with project objectives:

The partner must ensure that the planned activities are consistent with the project objective, i.e., the development of innovative technologies, products, processes, or services.

5. Experience in the area of ​​circular economy and environmental protection

Proven experience in implementing (choose one or more forms) projects/initiatives/training/consulting/conferences in the area of ​​circular economy and environmental protection within the last 5 years.

IV. SUBSTANTIVE CRITERIA FOR PROPOSAL EVALUATION

1. Human resources:

o Number and qualifications of research team members (0–3 points).

Assessment of the partner’s ability to implement the project based on:

2. Number and qualifications of research team members:

0 points: No research team or inadequate team member qualifications.

1 point: Research team with at least one member possessing appropriate qualifications and experience in R&D.

2 points: Research team with at least two members possessing documented qualifications and experience in implementing research and development projects.

3 points: Research team with at least three or more members with documented qualifications and experience in research and development projects.

2. R&D implementation plan:

o Proposed research and development implementation schedule (0–3 points).

Assessment based on the presented research and development implementation schedule:

• Implementation schedule:

0 points: No schedule or a schedule inappropriate for project implementation.

1 point: General schedule, without a detailed breakdown of project stages.

2 points: Detailed schedule, clearly defining key project implementation steps.

3 points: Detailed schedule identifying stages, deadlines, resources, and risks

related to project implementation.

3. Availability of experts in the area of ​​circular economy and environmental protection:

(0–2 points).

Assessment based on the list of experts and their experience in the area of ​​circular economy (CE) and environmental protection:

0 points: No experts with experience in CE and environmental protection.

1 point: One expert with documented experience in implementing projects or activities related to circular economy or environmental protection.

2 points: At least two or more experts with documented experience in implementing projects or activities related to circular economy and environmental protection, possessing appropriate qualifications and achievements in these fields.

Maximum score: 8 points.

V. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

The proposal should include:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Description of the planned activities, schedule, and scope of tasks for the partner.

Information on the partner’s experience in implementing R&D projects (titles, implementation period, budget).

List of the research team and available technical infrastructure.

A proposed cost estimate for the implementation of activities, broken down into cost categories, consistent with

Appendix No. 4 to the Rules for the Selection of Projects under Call No. FEMP.01.01-IP.01-065/24

A declaration of the entity’s eligibility and compliance with the competition rules.

VI. DEADLINE AND METHOD FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

1. Deadline for submission of proposals:

Proposals should be submitted by: January 2, 2025

2. Document format:
3. 4. 5. Electronically, in the form of a scanned signed PDF document or a document with a digital signature.

An editable Word file, identical in content to the PDF version.

Email address for proposal submission: m.strzelczyk@fogs.pl

Proposals submitted after this deadline will not be considered.

The submitted documents should be prepared in Polish and signed by a person authorized to represent the institution in accordance with the provisions contained in the registration document or a person authorized by the Bidder, in accordance with the attached power of attorney.

VII. FINAL REMARKS

The Contracting Authority reserves the right to:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cancel the request for proposals without providing a reason.

Negotiate the terms of cooperation with the selected partner.

Final select one partner to implement the project.

Conclude a partnership agreement with the selected Partner, and in the event of circumstances preventing the conclusion of a partnership agreement with the selected Partner,

conclude a partnership agreement with the next highest-rated entity.

Change the content of the open call announcement, with each change

46. 7. being published on the website.

A candidate for Partner may submit only one offer in response to this recruitment announcement.

The recruitment results cannot be appealed.

The recruitment results will be communicated electronically.

Contracting Party:

RP TRADE GROUP LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

ul. Zamknięta 10 / 1.5, 30-554 Kraków

REGON: 383797059,

NIP: 5213870495,