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As part of this early engagement four suppliers were contacted directly, of which three expressed positive interest in participating in the upcoming tender. The following is a list is of known suppliers, the incumbent supplier was included in the initial market engagement, and it is estimated that three of these suppliers will bid for the contract. One of the four suppliers contacted indicated they were not interested in tendering, citing limited operational capacity to bid at this stage. Calls were made on 30 June 2025 with positive responses from contacts. A follow up email shall be made to formalize request for information for possible suppliers. The three pre-identified suppliers on the shortlist reputable providers demonstrated robust experience in static guarding services for guarding for international clients which with a stablished local presence, and proven compliance with industry standards and certifications. These providers have operational reliability, professionalism, and the capability to meet the security requirements of the Embassy. The first approach to suppliers was a market check, mainly to understand their capacity and level of interest. We ensure that possible suppliers have equal visibility and the chance to express interest through the pre-market engagement. 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