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title: "Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS)"
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# Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02dfb3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is initiating the Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) tender process, focusing on the provision of telecommunication services, including fixed and mobile voice/data, conferencing, and boundary protection services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the anticipated transition of services commencing no earlier than 2023 and concluding by the fourth quarter of 2025. The Industry Day, aimed at gathering innovative input from potential suppliers, is scheduled for 19th October 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest via the e-Tendering system at www.contracts.mod.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, technology integration, and service management. Companies well-suited to compete include those that can provide innovative solutions in voice and video conferencing services, mobile data management, and cyber defence capabilities. With a collaborative approach to industry engagement, this procurement allows suppliers to showcase their expertise and influence future service delivery, thereby fostering business growth within the defence sector.

## Notice

F-IUS Background 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 award contract(s) which will deliver the F-IUS services, which will be based on the requirements of the users and to realise opportunities to achieve business benefits. The Service Bundles that F-IUS will offer to Supplier(s) under the F-IUS procurement programme will be continuously developed, however the high-level services are represented below: a) Fixed Voice (Official, Secret and Above Secret) b) Mobile Voice/Data (Official) c) Conferencing Voice and Video (Official, Secret and Above Secret) d) Boundary Protection Services e) Service Management The current IUS Contract is planned to transition all services to the F-IUS provider(s) efficiently and in accordance with the transition and migration plan in line with new contract(s) being awarded. The Authority anticipates first service transition no earlier than 2023 and the last service transition anticipated to complete by Q4 2025. The Future IUS Services are intended to; * Ensure continuation of services from IUS to the F-IUS provider(s). * Drive innovation into the programme in order 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. Industry Day The Industry Day will be a virtual event and will be held on 19th October 2021 (from 10am to 11.30am), through Microsoft Teams, supported by Tech UK, and will be held at OFFICIAL. All attendees must comply with the Conditions for Participation, which will be sent following expression of interest. F-IUS is critical to the Authority's future operational effectiveness and cyber defensive capability, it is the intention to adopt a much more collaborative approach to Industry engagement. We are therefore seeking advice from Industry for potential options for future procurements, and Industry are encouraged to suggest alternative and innovative approaches that may meet the requirements of the Authority. If you are interested in participating in this exciting and innovative Industry Day, and working with the Authority to evolve our thinking, please join us for the event. You must not take this announcement as confirmation that the Authority shall award a contract for this requirement. The Authority is publishing this announcement without any commitment to issue a tender or place a contract. The Authority also reserves the right to vary or cancel the Industry Day at any time. Accordingly, any expenditure, work or effort undertaken before contract award is a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers. Announcements may also be published on the Defence Sourcing Portal, Contracts Finder, or the Find a Tender service, as appropriate. Contact Details: F-IUS Programme Team Mailbox: ISSComrcl-F-IUS@mod.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022596-2021 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32551400 - Telephone network

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022596-2021

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