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title: "Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Voice and Video - Secret (S)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0343a0"
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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) Voice and Video - Secret (S)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0343a0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement exercise titled "Future Integrated User Services (F-IUS) Voice and Video - Secret (S)," aimed at supplying various telecommunications services under the industry category of "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment." This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key activities including a virtual Industry Day scheduled for 28th June 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm. The services are anticipated to support the continuation and transition of existing voice and video services over a five-year period, with completion expected by the end of 2024 and services primarily delivered in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those equipped to deliver secure voice and video solutions. With a focus on innovation and integration within military operational frameworks, companies providing cutting-edge technology and management services are encouraged to engage. The upcoming Industry Day will provide a platform for potential suppliers to understand project requirements, and firms interested in this sector should consider registering their interest to participate in the virtual event.

## 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 Voice and Video at Secret is anticipated to include all aspects of the service associated with the provision of Secret voice and video services both in the UK and Overseas, including but not limited to the provision of the core voice and video service, as well as gateway services, security services, professional services, etc for a five-year period. The current IUS Contract is planned to transition the Voice and Video at Secret services to the F-IUS provider efficiently and in accordance with the F-IUS transition plan. It is expected that transition will be complete by the end of 2024 . 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/015610-2022 |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2022 |
| 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 | 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

- 7 Jun 2022 at 10:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015610-2022

## Provenance

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