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    Feasibility Study on Digital Investment Opportunities in the Philippines

    HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy

    Feasibility Study on Digital Investment Opportunities in the Philippines

    1. Competition notice published

      16. juni kl. 12:5716. juni 2026 kl. 12:57

    2. Supplier selection

      23. juli kl. 00:0023. juli 2026 kl. 00:00

    3. Contract start date

      7. aug. kl. 00:007. august 2026 kl. 00:00

    4. Contract signed

      7. aug. kl. 00:007. august 2026 kl. 00:00

    5. Result notice published

      7. sep. kl. 03:567. september 2026 kl. 03:56

    6. Contract end date

      31. des. kl. 00:0031. desember 2026 kl. 00:00

    Brief

    Finland: Tenders/HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy/Feasibility Study on Digital Investment Opportunities in the Philippines

    Awarded

    The competition has ended and a winner has been selected.

    Brief

    Markeds- og opinionsundersøkelser

    HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy has entered into an agreement with Cowater International Finland for a feasibility study on digital infrastructure investment opportunities in the Philippines. The services, valued at 84,394 €, will involve a comprehensive analysis of the market, assessment of investment potential, and identification of viable investment opportunities in key areas such as data centers, broadband connectivity, fiber infrastructure, mobile networks (5G/6G), internet exchange points (IXPs), and cloud infrastructure. The assignment is expected to last approximately three months and includes a site visit to the Philippines. The buyer sought experienced experts with a strong combination of technical, financial, and policy expertise in digital infrastructure, as well as demonstrated experience in feasibility studies, investment analysis, and stakeholder engagement in a development cooperation context. Six bids were received for this contract.

    Result

    Winner
    Cowater International Finland Oy
    Number of bids
    6
    Contract value
    €84,394

    About the bid

      This procurement seeks to engage a qualified service provider to conduct a feasibility study on digital infrastructure investment opportunities in the Philippines under the EU–PH Digital Economy Package (DEP). HAUS Finnish Institute of Public Management Ltd implements this procurement as part of Component 3 of the DEP, which focuses on capacity building and policy support related to digital connectivity, cybersecurity, and the use of data and digital technologies, while strengthening the enabling environment for digital infrastructure investments. The Philippines represents one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing digital markets in Southeast Asia, with increasing demand for connectivity, data services, and digital solutions across sectors. At the same time, significant investment gaps remain, particularly in underserved regions and across key segments of the digital infrastructure value chain. This creates a unique opportunity to identify and support high-impact investment opportunities that can accelerate digitalisation and inclusive economic growth. The study will focus on key areas of digital infrastructure, including data centres, broadband connectivity, fibre infrastructure, mobile networks (5G/6G), internet exchange points (IXPs), cloud infrastructure, and other enabling technologies relevant in the Philippine context. The selected contractor, a team of up to three experts, will carry out a comprehensive analysis of the market, assess investment potential, and identify a pipeline of viable investment opportunities. HAUS is seeking experienced experts with a strong combination of technical, financial, and policy expertise in digital infrastructure, as well as demonstrated experience in feasibility studies, investment analysis, and stakeholder engagement in a development cooperation context. The assignment will support the preparation of future investments by providing actionable, evidence-based insights to public stakeholders, investors, and development partners. The assignment is planned to commence in August 2026 and will be implemented over an estimated duration of approximately three months, including a site visit to the Philippines. The selected service provider will be responsible for delivering high-quality analytical outputs, including a feasibility study report and recommendations that can inform future investment decisions and stakeholder engagement. A more detailed description of the procurement is provided in Annex 1 (ToR).Main features of the procedureThe procurement procedure is carried out as an open procedure. In an open procedure, all interested parties may review the Invitation to Tender and submit their tenders. The procurement procedure will progress in the following steps: 1. Opening of the tenders 2. Verifying the suitability of the tenderers. The tenderers that do not fulfill the suitability criteria, will be excluded from the tendering process. 3. Verifying that the tenders fulfill the requirements of the Invitation to Tender; the tenders that do not fulfill the requirements will be excluded from the tendering process. 4. If more than one (1) tender fulfill the requirements of the Invitation to Tender, the tenders will be compared based on the comparison criteria 5. Selecting the winning tender based on the comparison results 6. Contract award decision and notification. 7. Verifying the supporting documents and references about the suitability of the selected Service Provider 8. Concluding and signing the Contract with the selected Service Provider.

      Contact name
      Sari Aroalho
      Contact email
      procurement.dep@haus.fi
      Address
      Yliopistonkatu 5, 5.krs, 00100 Helsinki

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    Contracting authority
    HAUS kehittämiskeskus Oy
    Title
    Feasibility Study on Digital Investment Opportunities in the Philippines
    Type
    ResultPrequalification
    Main code
    79000000Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
    Supplemental codes

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    71241000Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
    79311400Economic research services
    79314000Feasibility study

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