--- title: "Pj BALTO - Industry Day" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4fe0f072-07c2-4ef0-9dfc-30f7beb510a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fe0f072-07c2-4ef0-9dfc-30f7beb510a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fe0f072-07c2-4ef0-9dfc-30f7beb510a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fe0f072-07c2-4ef0-9dfc-30f7beb510a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-12-20" --- # Pj BALTO - Industry Day Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fe0f072-07c2-4ef0-9dfc-30f7beb510a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fe0f072-07c2-4ef0-9dfc-30f7beb510a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fe0f072-07c2-4ef0-9dfc-30f7beb510a8.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6930a3ee-f8f4-4ad5-aaa3-fd9b33bc6c27 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Jan 2025 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48430000 - Inventory management software package ## Release History - 20 Dec 2024 at 15:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6930a3ee-f8f4-4ad5-aaa3-fd9b33bc6c27 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6930a3ee-f8f4-4ad5-aaa3-fd9b33bc6c27 20th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a0e4a6f-853c-40cc-93d2-f2ace11102ae Prior Information Notice - https://forms.office.com/e/JXHPtSESPv Microsoft Form - Register Interest in Industry Day for Pj BALTO ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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