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    ContractsInterim Evaluation of UK Open Networks Programme
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    Interim Evaluation of UK Open Networks Programme

    Awarded
    £599.8k
    Published 15 Oct 2026

    DSIT is commissioning a specialist evaluation of its £295.5m Open Networks Programme to assess research, development, and market adoption of open and interoperable network technologies.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 15 Oct 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £599.8k
    Published 15 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £599,760
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      17 Jul 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • TE
      TECHNOPOLIS LIMITED
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    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    15 Oct 202617 Jul 2026

    Brief

    The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is seeking specialist evaluation services to conduct an interim evaluation of the UK Government's Open Networks Programme (ONP). This £295.5m portfolio comprises 11 interventions supporting research, development, testing, and market adoption of open and interoperable network technologies, primarily Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN). Activities ran from summer 2021 through March 2026. The evaluation should employ robust mixed method analysis, complying with HM Treasury's Magenta Book guidance on evaluation design and the Green Book's principles of appraisal, value for money, and risk management. Contract duration is 12 months with a maximum budget of £600,000 (excluding VAT). Extensions are possible by agreement with the Contracting Authority.

    Track record

    21 awards · 17 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

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    Who wins here
    1. Perspective Economics Limited3× · 14%
    2. TECHNOPOLIS LIMITED3× · 14%
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    99f3e70f-1dc7-4080-a63c-8259a4b9a3dc-917952

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