Planning

Pj BALTO - Industry Day

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

20 Dec 2024 at 15:18

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is organising an Industry Day as part of Project BALTO, aimed at modernising its medical supply chain. The event will take place at Scale Space, White City, London, between the end of January and the start of February 2025, with the exact date to be confirmed in the event invitation. The purpose of this Industry Day is to present the project goals, outline the problem statement, discuss the anticipated tender process, and engage in open discussions to refine the tender documents. Interested parties must register by completing a form (https://forms.office.com/e/JXHPtSESPv) by 17:00 on 19th January 2025, with attendance limited to one person per company. The initiative falls under the inventory management software package category (CPV 48430000).

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in inventory management software, cloud computing, and edge computing solutions to collaborate with the MOD. Firms with experience in advanced tracking, monitoring, and supply chain management will find this tender particularly relevant. Given its focus on operational efficiency, digitalisation, and cyber risk mitigation, companies that provide robust, low-latency solutions suitable for disconnected environments can significantly contribute to the project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, potentially facilitating growth through collaboration with the MOD.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pj BALTO - Industry Day

Notice Description

Prior Information Notice - Industry Day Project BALTO Project BALTO An industry day shall be held at Scale Space, White City between the end of January and start of February. Exact date to be confirmed within the event invitation. The purpose of this industry day shall be to: 1. provide background to the project and state its aims 2. talk to the problem statement detailed below 3. walk through the anticipated tender process 4. open discussion to help the authority define and clarify aspects of the tender documentation Invitation to the event will be by request. To register your interest in attending, you must complete this form https://forms.office.com/e/JXHPtSESPv no later than 17:00 on 19th January 2025. Due to capacity limitations, this industry day is limited to 1 person from each company. To facilitate the open discussion, the Authority would like attendees to consider the following background: Situation: The MOD | Strategic Command | Defence Medical Services supported by the Medical Innovation Team within jHub currently faces significant challenges in managing its medical supply chain. Relying primarily on manual processes, including paper-based systems and basic tooling, the department struggles to accurately monitor, track, and supply medical stock, particularly in dynamic operational environments. Conversely, it has been proven in recent conflicts, resupply and effective logistics remains key to success on the battlefield. This outdated approach hinders the team's ability to respond swiftly and confidently to medical needs, and the lack of real-time visibility into stock levels and locations poses a substantial risk to operational effectiveness and personnel safety. The growing threat of cyberattacks, further exacerbates these challenges. Problem: The team are seeking to modernise part of the supply chain through a hybrid approach combining cloud and edge computing. Recognising procurement higher up the supply chain may be as difficult as it is elsewhere in logistics, delivery to the customer (soldier, sailor, aviator) offers some unique challenges, not least the end-customer is always moving, and positional information is operationally sensitive. Connectivity may be limited, potentially non-existent. Any solution MUST be able to operate indefinitely with very low latency on Edge devices in disconnected environments, while maintaining the ability to communicate across networks when the situation allows. To fully realise the benefits of digitalisation, mitigate cyber risks, and improve operational efficiency, a comprehensive market analysis is required to identify and evaluate the most suitable technologies and approaches for optimising the operational end (i.e. the final customer) of the supply chain. Operational scenario By investing in advanced tracking, monitoring, and supply chain management solutions, incorporating both cloud and edge computing, the team aims to achieve enhanced visibility, improved decis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fe0f072-07c2-4ef0-9dfc-30f7beb510a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6930a3ee-f8f4-4ad5-aaa3-fd9b33bc6c27
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48430000 - Inventory management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
oliver.howard101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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