--- title: "Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Mobile Voice and Data Services - Devices & Airtime" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034260" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034260" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034260.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034260.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-034260 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034260) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034260.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Mobile Voice and Data Services, including Devices and Airtime. This initiative falls under the communication equipment industry category, specifically focusing on radio, television, and telecommunication products. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a Contract Notice expected to be issued in the fourth quarter of 2022. The services are anticipated to begin transitioning by mid-2024, as the current Integrated User Services (IUS) Contract is set to complete its transition to F-IUS providers. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and related services, particularly those capable of providing mobile management, voice services, and cyber support for the Ministry of Defence. Companies that can leverage technological advancements and demonstrate innovative approaches to service delivery will be well-positioned to compete. Participating in this procurement could facilitate growth for suppliers aiming to enhance their market presence in the defence sector, especially those familiar with government frameworks and processes. ## 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 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015290-2022 | | 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 | Not specified | | Postcode | SN139 NR  | | 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 - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 1 Jun 2022 at 08:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015290-2022 ## 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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