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IUS Further Service Period

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Corsham, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "IUS Further Service Period" contract. This contract falls under the services industry category and primarily focuses on delivering systems, services, and support necessary for the Ministry of Defence's Fixed Voice Services and other communication-related services. The procurement process was conducted directly and followed a single-source negotiation, as outlined under Regulation 16 DSPCR. The status of this procurement is complete, indicating that the contract has been awarded. British Telecommunications PLC, a large-scale supplier based in Bristol, has been awarded the contract, which will commence on 10th November 2025 and conclude on 30th September 2027, with options for extension up to three years. The award was formally updated on 10th November 2025, and the contract's gross value amounts to £104,000,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in wide area network services, voice and video conferencing solutions, and related communication technologies. Businesses with expertise in these areas, particularly those that can manage complex service and support operations, would be well-suited to compete for similar procurement opportunities. The nature of this contract, being a qualifying defence contract awarded without competition, highlights the importance of establishing strong relationships with governmental customers and understanding compliance with defence and public sector procurement regulations. This procurement process echoes the potential for large-scale enterprises capable of providing extensive communication networks and services to engage with significant public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IUS Further Service Period

Notice Description

The IUS FSP Contract was agreed following a single source negotiation as a procurement under Regulation 16 DSPCR ) and a Qualifying Defence Contract in accordance with the Single Source Contract Regulations. The contract objective is to deliver the systems, services and support required to deliver, operate, and manage the Ministry of Defence's (MOD's) Fixed Voice Services, Voice and Video Conferencing Services, Operator Assistance Services, and other related services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072508-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72720000 - Wide area network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,200,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
john.ford130@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9GB
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 Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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