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                "description": "Babcock Land Defence Limited acting as Agent to The Authority is conducting Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform suppliers of an upcoming requirement and to gather information, determine levels of interest, ascertain supplier capability to inform the commercial and procurement strategies for the Tri-Service Calibration & Repair of General Purpose Test and Measuring Equipment (GPTME) Interested suppliers are invited to participate by completing Request for Information (RFI) document attached and returning it to IRM_PROCUREMENT_TEAM @BabcockInternational.com by 17:00 (GMT) on 1st December 2026. Please include the following details in your covering email: o Company name o Names, positions, and email addresses of points of contact. o Whether you wish to receive a call to further discuss this opportunity o UKAS Customer Number o Schedule of Accreditation This is an excellent opportunity for suppliers to engage with the Authority, gain a better understanding of the requirements, and provide valuable input to help shape the procurement process. We look forward to your participation The quantities, scope and duration of any such requirements remain under development and will be determined by the Authority in accordance with its future operational requirements, funding and procurement strategy. The Commercial/procurement strategy (incl. route-to-market approach), support arrangements, and delivery schedule/profile (etc.) remain under development. *NOTE: the PMEN and RFI do NOT represent a commitment to future procurement activity. Following the conclusion of this PMEN/RFI, the Authority may (at its sole discretion) decide to proceed with the procurement as planned, proceed via a different procurement/commercial route, or not proceed at all.*",
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