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                "description": "RFI Procurement Lead:- Ejaz Kamal E-Mail: - ejaz.kamal@firstrail.com Mobile:- +44 7815 480 816 All interested suppliers are advised to contact the procurement lead at the email address provided above; upon receipt, the procurement lead will grant access to the RFI documentation via the First Sourcing Portal (Wax Digital). Prospective suppliers must provide full company details, along with the contact information of the individual who will be responsible for submitting the RFI response. Kindly submit your interest to access the RFI by 20-03-2026 max.",
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