Financování a zadávání dálničních staveb v Polsku

This bachelor’s thesis examines the financing and procurement of highway construction projects in Poland following the country’s accession to the European Union. The aim of the thesis is to analyse the historical, institutional, and legislative framework for the development of the Polish highway network, identify the main sources of financing, and evaluate the procurement methods used for selected projects. The theoretical section defines possible models for the implementation of transport infrastructure and presents the main financing instruments. The analytical section focuses on the activities of GDDKiA, the role of special legislation, the extra-budgetary fund, and European funds. The thesis also includes a comparison with the Czech Republic regarding the duration of project preparation, tender criteria, contractual models, and financing. The results show that the faster development of the Polish highway network can be attributed primarily to more aggressive expropriation, greater use of European funds, and debt financing. The thesis also highlights the limitations of the Polish model, particularly the rising costs of debt servicing and the controversies associated with interventions in private property.