Planning

Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Mobile Voice and Data Services - Devices & Airtime

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

01 Jun 2022 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement titled "Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Mobile Voice and Data Services – Devices & Airtime," which falls under the communication and telecommunication equipment category. This contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with a Contract Notice expected to be issued and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) phase commencing in the fourth quarter of 2022. The procurement will employ the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) e-Tendering system and is projected to transition mobile management services to the new F-IUS provider efficiently by mid-2024. Interested suppliers should note that non-participation in prior industry days does not exclude them from participating in this procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile voice and data services, particularly those providing technological innovations, mobile management, and related support services. Companies focused on application and endpoint management, security services, and professional services would be well-suited to compete. The successful implementation of these services is expected to enhance operational capabilities within the Ministry of Defence, thereby encouraging suppliers to demonstrate their expertise in delivering efficient and innovative solutions within a competitive procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Mobile Voice and Data Services - Devices & Airtime

Notice Description

Currently Defence's Fixed Voice (FV) and Video Tele Conferencing (VTC) (at Official, Secret and Above Secret) and Mobile (at Official only) are all services provided by the Integrated User Services (IUS) Contract. The Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Programme will compete and award 5 Contracts to deliver the F-IUS services (Mobile Devices and Airtime, Mobile Management, Voice services at Official, Voice and Video at Secret, and Voice and Video at Above Secret), which will be based on the requirements of the users and to realise opportunities to achieve business benefits, namely to: * Ensure continuation of services from IUS to the F-IUS provider(s). * Drive innovation into the programme to take advantage of technological and economic developments within the F-IUS service area. * Proactively manage obsolescence throughout the life of the contract and for the F-IUS provider(s) to support The Authority in managing any inherited obsolescence or in-flight changes. * Integrate F-IUS Service Management tools & processes into MOD Operational Service Management (OSM) function and provide adequate interface(s) with Defence Cyber support & monitor systems Operational Support Systems (OSS). * Provide a Business Support System (BSS) that enables stakeholders' access to procure, change, track & manage the F-IUS contract & services. The service bundle for mobile management is expected to include all aspects of the service associated with the provision of mobile management service, including but not limited to application and endpoint management, security services, mobile threat defence, professional services, etc. For a three-year period. The current IUS Contract is planned to transition the mobile management services to the F-IUS provider efficiently and in accordance with the F-IUS transition plan. It is expected that transition will have completed by mid 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Refer to II.1.4 (Short Description) Additional information: The F-IUS Team held a virtual Industry Day for F-IUS on the 19th October 2021 (Advertised under PIN Reference 2021/S 000-022596). Non-participation in the previously held Industry engagement does not prevent any supplier from expressing an interest in this procurement. This PIN is not an invitation to submit an Expression of Interest. In line with Government Policy to use pan Government Frameworks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03425b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015285-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
F-IUS Commercial
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-cm-f-ius@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

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