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                "description": "The purpose of this Market Engagement exercise is to understand market capability and potential delivery approaches for designing validating, testing and supplying precast VRS foundations that meet VRS and Drainage Standards. Interested suppliers are invited to complete an on-line questionnaire which can be accessed via the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/kUZzJGRULj This notice is issued as part of a Preliminary Market Engagement under the Procurement Act 2023. Participation does not constitute a commitment to procure or award any contract, nor does it provide any guarantee of involvement in future commercial opportunities. Information gathered will be used to support technical decision-making, standards development, and potential future procurement strategies.",
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