--- title: "Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Mobile Voice and Data Services - Devices & Airtime" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034259" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034259" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034259.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034259.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-06-01" --- # Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Mobile Voice and Data Services - Devices & Airtime Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034259 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034259) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034259.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is initiating the Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Mobile Voice and Data Services procurement, which falls under the telecommunications industry category. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a Contract Notice and Invitation to Tender (ITT) expected to be issued in late 2022. The procurement will involve delivering mobile devices and airtime as part of a two-year service bundle. Interested suppliers should prepare for a further competition using the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) e-Tendering system. The anticipated transition of the current services to the new F-IUS provider is expected to be completed by mid-2024. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT sectors, particularly those specialising in mobile device provision and related services. Companies that are well-suited to participate in this tender include those with capabilities in mobile technology innovation, service management solutions, and supportive operational systems. Engaging in this tender could pave the way for long-term collaborations with the Ministry of Defence, driving growth in these sectors through government contracts. ## Notice 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 devices and airtime is expected to include all aspects of the service associated with the provision of mobile devices and associated airtime, including the provision and repair of devices, the provision of 'airtime' (tariffs and SIMs) and other associated services (including but not limited to call barring, blocking premium rate traffic, call logging, professional services, etc), for a two-year period. The current IUS Contract is planned to transition the mobile device and airtime 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015283-2022 | | 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 | 1 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Oct 2022 | | 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 | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | WILTSHIRE | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN13 9NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 1 Jun 2022 at 07:09 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015283-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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