Alternative policy instruments for strengthening the relative competitiveness of industry VN/4522/2026

The purpose of this study is to identify the most relevant and applicable policy measures, that Finland could consider, to further improve the country’s prerequisites for economic growth and foster the relative competitiveness of Finnish industries. The study focuses on energy and/or raw material intensive sectors, covering both existing and new industries such as data centres, Power-to-X, and raw materials and refining (chemicals, mining & metals, forest industries). The findings of the study will be used as a background information for national policy planning. The study scope is defined in four steps as follows (for full scope, please see Appendix 1) : 1. Current characteristics of Finnish industries in brief 2. International policy frameworks as relevant for the context of Finnish policy design 3. Industrial policy measures in selected countries 4. Applicability of selected policy measures for Finland Further details on the background and description of the procurement are set out in Appendix 1

Content of tender The tender must include the following: General presentation of the tenderer Research plan (incl. schedule, milestones, deliverables, methods, breakdown of working hours per project phase, budgeted hours per expert). Pl. note that project phases 3 and 4 are considered as the most important for the project and this should be reflected also on the project scheduling and budget. CVs of the manager responsible for the research project and key experts involved in the project References of previous similar assignments Further information is set out in Appendix 1 and the other annexes to the invitation to tender