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title: "Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Fixed Voice - Official"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034379"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-06-07"
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# Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Fixed Voice - Official

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034379

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender for the Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Fixed Voice – Official, part of the telecommunications services industry in the UK. This procurement is currently in the planning stage with the transition of services expected to complete by mid-2025. An Industry Day to engage potential suppliers is scheduled for 28th June 2022, providing an opportunity for interested businesses to learn more about the requirements. The legal basis for this tender is derived from EU regulations, and the initiative aims to award five contracts for various F-IUS services during the procurement process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in telecommunications and related services, particularly those capable of delivering fixed voice and mobile services for the defence sector. Companies that offer innovative technological solutions, alongside management tools for operational support, would be well-suited to compete. The planned engagement event encourages firms to explore collaboration possibilities while adhering to established security clearances, fostering growth in a sector that values advanced technology and efficiency.

## 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 Fixed Voice at Official is anticipated to include all aspects of the service associated with the provision of Official voice services, including but not limited to the provision of the core voice service, as well as gateway services, security services, directory services, professional services, etc. for a five-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 2025. Industry Day The Industry Day will be a virtual event and will be held on 28th June 2022 (from 2pm to 4pm), through Microsoft Teams, supported by Tech UK, and will be held at OFFICIAL. This is the second Industry Engagement for F-IUS via Tech UK (held on the 19th October 2021) reflecting the evolution of the proposed/potential F-IUS services bundles to identify what services MOD customers wish to consume. If you are interested in participating attending this Industry Day, please send your expressions of interest to UKStratComDD-CM-F-IUS@mod.gov.uk. All attendees must comply with the Conditions for Participation and hold SC Clearance. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015571-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 Jun 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 | 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

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2022 at 08:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015571-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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