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−	~~This stage involves appointing 'suppliers'. Within this project plan this stage has been nominally placed at the end of 'Preparation and brief'~~ (~~or 'Brief' in PAS 1192:2~~)~~, but it may be repeated a number of times throughout the project.<br/>~~	+
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−	~~Suppliers may be~~:	+
−	*Advisers appointed to help set up the project and provide independent advice.	+
−	*Consultants appointed to design the development and perhaps to inspect works on site.	+
−	*Contractors appointed to construct the development.	+
−	*An integrated supply team appointed to design, construct and perhaps to operate the development.<br/>	+
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−	A range of documentation will need to be prepared and important decisions made about the organisation of the project before the appointment process begins. These are described in detail in the previous stage: BIM plan: preparation and brief~~.<br/>~~	+
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−	~~Potential suppliers might be identified by a process of; recommendation, research and interview, open competition~~ (with or without design), selective competition (with or without design), through an existing relationship or through an existing framework agreement. It may be necessary to advertise supply contracts (such as OJEU adverts) on some projects.<br/>	+
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−	The employer may wish to carry out a pre-qualification process to identify a short-list of suppliers that have the experience, capacity and financial standing necessary for the project. This might involve a pre-qualification questionnaire, which should include a BIM assessment to determine BIM capability, gaps in skills and training needs.	+
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−	Based on the responses received, the employer may arrange pre-tender interviews with an initial short list of suppliers, then prepare a final short list that are invited to submit proposals. There may also be mid-tender interviews to provide clarification of requirements.	+
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−	The employer issues the prospective suppliers with employer’s requirements (sometimes referred to as 'tender documents' or 'request for proposals' depending on the procurement route that is being followed), which will include the employer’s information requirements and a BIM protocol. See employer's requirements for more information.	+
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−	Where possible the employer's requirements should define the format that is required from suppliers proposals so that they are easy to use, test against requirements and benchmark against each other and other information. Where design proposals are required, these might include building information models and outputs from those models.	+
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−	The suppliers prepare contractor's proposals or consultant's proposals (sometimes referred to as 'tenders' or 'bids') in response to the employer’s requirements. This should include a pre-contract BIM execution plan which is a direct response to the employer’s information requirements (rather than a generic response filled with spurious information), setting out their proposed approach, capability, capacity, competence, training needs and so on. Where more than one supplier has been appointed, there may be an overarching BIM execution plan, with responsibility for its preparation set out in appointment documents, which should then inform subsequent pre-contract BIM execution plans developed by other suppliers.<br/>	+
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−	~~Where a supplier is being appointed at this stage to undertake a large, complex project, the pre-contract BIM execution plan might include a project implementation plan (PIP~~) setting out their capability, competence and experience, along with quality documentation and including a supply chain capability summary (SCCS). This may also identify education and training requirements.	+
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−	~~Proposals should also give details of commissioning and handover procedures in line with the soft landings framework.<br/>~~	+
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−	~~The employer prepares a tender appraisal report. The employer may then invite suitable suppliers to interview and enter into negotiations with the preferred supplier(s).~~	+
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−	~~Do the suppliers proposals comply with the employer’s requirements?~~	+
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−	~~Does the preferred supplier (and their supply chain) have the appropriate capabilities and capacity?~~	+
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−	~~Contractors proposals (or consultants proposals) including pre-contract BIM execution plan and perhaps building information models.~~	+
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−	~~Tender appraisal report~~	+
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	Suppliers may be:		Suppliers may be:
	*Advisers appointed to help set up the project and provide independent advice.		*Advisers appointed to help set up the project and provide independent advice.
−	*Consultants appointed to design the development and perhaps to inspect works on site	+	*Consultants appointed to design the development and perhaps to inspect works on site.
	*Contractors appointed to construct the development.		*Contractors appointed to construct the development.
	*An integrated supply team appointed to design, construct and perhaps to operate the development.<br/>		*An integrated supply team appointed to design, construct and perhaps to operate the development.<br/>

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	The employer issues the prospective suppliers with employer’s requirements (sometimes referred to as 'tender documents' or 'request for proposals' depending on the procurement route that is being followed), which will include the employer’s information requirements and a BIM protocol. See employer's requirements for more information.		The employer issues the prospective suppliers with employer’s requirements (sometimes referred to as 'tender documents' or 'request for proposals' depending on the procurement route that is being followed), which will include the employer’s information requirements and a BIM protocol. See employer's requirements for more information.

−	Where possible the employer's requirements should define the format that is required from suppliers proposals so that they are easy to use, test against requirements and benchmark against each other and other information. Where design proposals required, these might include building information models and outputs from those models.	+	Where possible the employer's requirements should define the format that is required from suppliers proposals so that they are easy to use, test against requirements and benchmark against each other and other information. Where design proposals are required, these might include building information models and outputs from those models.

	The suppliers prepare contractor's proposals or consultant's proposals (sometimes referred to as 'tenders' or 'bids') in response to the employer’s requirements. This should include a pre-contract BIM execution plan which is a direct response to the employer’s information requirements (rather than a generic response filled with spurious information), setting out their proposed approach, capability, capacity, competence, training needs and so on. Where more than one supplier has been appointed, there may be an overarching BIM execution plan, with responsibility for its preparation set out in appointment documents, which should then inform subsequent pre-contract BIM execution plans developed by other suppliers.<br/>		The suppliers prepare contractor's proposals or consultant's proposals (sometimes referred to as 'tenders' or 'bids') in response to the employer’s requirements. This should include a pre-contract BIM execution plan which is a direct response to the employer’s information requirements (rather than a generic response filled with spurious information), setting out their proposed approach, capability, capacity, competence, training needs and so on. Where more than one supplier has been appointed, there may be an overarching BIM execution plan, with responsibility for its preparation set out in appointment documents, which should then inform subsequent pre-contract BIM execution plans developed by other suppliers.<br/>

Designing Buildings at 13:45, 6 February 2015

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Designing Buildings at 15:30, 3 February 2015

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	Proposals should also give details of commissioning and handover procedures in line with the soft landings framework.<br/>		Proposals should also give details of commissioning and handover procedures in line with the soft landings framework.<br/>

−	The employer prepares a tender appraisal report. ~~This may involve further interviews.~~	+	The employer prepares a tender appraisal report. The employer may then invite suitable suppliers to interview and enter into negotiations with the preferred supplier(s).
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−	The employer may then invite suitable suppliers to interview and enter into negotiations with the preferred supplier(s).	+

	[[Relationship%20between%20contractual%20documents%20for%20BIM\|Click here to see a diagram illustrating the relationship between contractual documents for BIM]].<br/>		[[Relationship%20between%20contractual%20documents%20for%20BIM\|Click here to see a diagram illustrating the relationship between contractual documents for BIM]].<br/>

Designing Buildings at 15:02, 3 February 2015

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	Based on the responses received, the employer may arrange pre-tender interviews with an initial short list of suppliers, then prepare a final short list that are invited to submit proposals. There may also be mid-tender interviews to provide clarification of requirements.		Based on the responses received, the employer may arrange pre-tender interviews with an initial short list of suppliers, then prepare a final short list that are invited to submit proposals. There may also be mid-tender interviews to provide clarification of requirements.

−	The employer issues the prospective suppliers with employer’s requirements (sometimes referred to as 'tender documents' or 'request for proposals' depending on the procurement route that is being followed), which will include the employer’s information requirements and a BIM protocol. ~~Where possible the~~ employer's requirements should define the format that is required from suppliers proposals so that they are easy to use, test against requirements and benchmark against other information. Where design proposals required, these might include building information ~~models and outputs from those models~~.	+	The employer issues the prospective suppliers with employer’s requirements (sometimes referred to as 'tender documents' or 'request for proposals' depending on the procurement route that is being followed), which will include the employer’s information requirements and a BIM protocol. See employer's requirements for more information.

−	The suppliers prepare ~~contractors~~ proposals or ~~consultants~~ proposals (sometimes referred to as 'tenders' or 'bids') in response to the employer’s requirements. This should include a pre-contract BIM execution plan which is a direct response to the employer’s information requirements (rather than a generic response filled with spurious information), setting out their proposed approach, capability, capacity, competence, training needs and so on. Where more than one supplier has been appointed, there may be an overarching ~~pre-contract~~ BIM execution plan, with responsibility for its preparation set out in appointment documents, which should then inform subsequent pre-contract BIM execution plans developed by other suppliers.<br/>	+	Where possible the employer's requirements should define the format that is required from suppliers proposals so that they are easy to use, test against requirements and benchmark against other information. Where design proposals required, these might include building information models and outputs from those models.
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		+	The suppliers prepare contractor's proposals or consultant's proposals (sometimes referred to as 'tenders' or 'bids') in response to the employer’s requirements. This should include a pre-contract BIM execution plan which is a direct response to the employer’s information requirements (rather than a generic response filled with spurious information), setting out their proposed approach, capability, capacity, competence, training needs and so on. Where more than one supplier has been appointed, there may be an overarching BIM execution plan, with responsibility for its preparation set out in appointment documents, which should then inform subsequent pre-contract BIM execution plans developed by other suppliers.<br/>

	Where a contractor is being appointed at this stage to undertake a large, complex project, the pre-contract BIM execution plan might include a project implementation plan (PIP) setting out their capability, competence and experience, along with quality documentation and including a supply chain capability summary (SCCS). This may also identify education and training requirements.		Where a contractor is being appointed at this stage to undertake a large, complex project, the pre-contract BIM execution plan might include a project implementation plan (PIP) setting out their capability, competence and experience, along with quality documentation and including a supply chain capability summary (SCCS). This may also identify education and training requirements.
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	Proposals should also give details of commissioning and handover procedures in line with the soft landings framework.<br/>		Proposals should also give details of commissioning and handover procedures in line with the soft landings framework.<br/>

−	The employer prepares a tender appraisal report. This may involve further interviews. The employer may then invite suitable suppliers to interview and ~~then~~ enter into negotiations with the preferred ~~suppliers~~.	+	The employer prepares a tender appraisal report. This may involve further interviews.
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		+	The employer may then invite suitable suppliers to interview and enter into negotiations with the preferred supplier(s).

	[[Relationship%20between%20contractual%20documents%20for%20BIM\|Click here to see a diagram illustrating the relationship between contractual documents for BIM]].<br/>		[[Relationship%20between%20contractual%20documents%20for%20BIM\|Click here to see a diagram illustrating the relationship between contractual documents for BIM]].<br/>
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−	Employer’s requirements (including employer's information requirements)	+	Employer’s requirements (including employer's information requirements and BIM protocol)

	Contractors proposals (or consultants proposals) including pre-contract BIM execution plan and perhaps building information models.		Contractors proposals (or consultants proposals) including pre-contract BIM execution plan and perhaps building information models.

Designing Buildings at 14:57, 3 February 2015

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	Based on the responses received, the employer may arrange pre-tender interviews with an initial short list of suppliers, then prepare a final short list that are invited to submit proposals. There may also be mid-tender interviews to provide clarification of requirements.		Based on the responses received, the employer may arrange pre-tender interviews with an initial short list of suppliers, then prepare a final short list that are invited to submit proposals. There may also be mid-tender interviews to provide clarification of requirements.

−	The employer issues the prospective suppliers with employer’s requirements (sometimes referred to as 'tender documents' or 'request for proposals' depending on the procurement route that is being followed), which will include the employer’s information requirements. Where possible ~~this~~ should define ~~how~~ suppliers ~~provide specific information in their~~ proposals so that ~~it is in a format that it is~~ easy to use, test against requirements and benchmark against other information. Where proposals ~~include designs~~, these might include building information models and outputs from those models.	+	The employer issues the prospective suppliers with employer’s requirements (sometimes referred to as 'tender documents' or 'request for proposals' depending on the procurement route that is being followed), which will include the employer’s information requirements and a BIM protocol. Where possible the employer's requirements should define the format that is required from suppliers proposals so that they are easy to use, test against requirements and benchmark against other information. Where design proposals required, these might include building information models and outputs from those models.
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−	NB The government considers that the soft landings framework runs alongside BIM. This includes specific requirements for commissioning, handover and aftercare as well as greater involvement of occupiers and operators in decision which affect operation and management. It is important that these requirements are included in appointment documents and that it is made clear the soft landings framework is being adopted. See soft landings for more information. <br/>	+

	The suppliers prepare contractors proposals or consultants proposals (sometimes referred to as 'tenders' or 'bids') in response to the employer’s requirements. This should include a pre-contract BIM execution plan which is a direct response to the employer’s information requirements (rather than a generic response filled with spurious information), setting out their proposed approach, capability, capacity, competence, training needs and so on. Where more than one supplier has been appointed, there may be an overarching pre-contract BIM execution plan, with responsibility for its preparation set out in appointment documents, which should then inform subsequent pre-contract BIM execution plans developed by other suppliers.<br/>		The suppliers prepare contractors proposals or consultants proposals (sometimes referred to as 'tenders' or 'bids') in response to the employer’s requirements. This should include a pre-contract BIM execution plan which is a direct response to the employer’s information requirements (rather than a generic response filled with spurious information), setting out their proposed approach, capability, capacity, competence, training needs and so on. Where more than one supplier has been appointed, there may be an overarching pre-contract BIM execution plan, with responsibility for its preparation set out in appointment documents, which should then inform subsequent pre-contract BIM execution plans developed by other suppliers.<br/>

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	*Advisers appointed to help set up the project and provide independent advice.		*Advisers appointed to help set up the project and provide independent advice.
	*Consultants appointed to design the development and perhaps to inspect works on site		*Consultants appointed to design the development and perhaps to inspect works on site
−	*Contractors appointed to construct the development.	+	*Contractors appointed to construct the development.
	*An integrated supply team appointed to design, construct and perhaps even to operate the development.<br/>		*An integrated supply team appointed to design, construct and perhaps even to operate the development.<br/>

−	A range of documentation will need to be prepared and important decisions made about the organisation of the project before the appointment process begins. These are described in detail in the previous stage: BIM plan: preparation and brief~~<br/>~~	+	A range of documentation will need to be prepared and important decisions made about the organisation of the project before the appointment process begins. These are described in detail in the previous stage: BIM plan: preparation and brief.<br/>
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−	NB The government considers that the soft landings framework runs alongside BIM. This includes specific requirements for commissioning, handover and aftercare as well as greater involvement of occupiers and operators in decision which affect operation and management. It is important that these requirements are included in appointment documents and that it is made clear the soft landings framework is being adopted. See soft landings for more information.<br/>	+

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	The employer issues the prospective suppliers with employer’s requirements (sometimes referred to as 'tender documents' or 'request for proposals' depending on the procurement route that is being followed), which will include the employer’s information requirements. Where possible this should define how suppliers provide specific information in their proposals so that it is in a format that it is easy to use, test against requirements and benchmark against other information. Where proposals include designs, these might include building information models and outputs from those models.		The employer issues the prospective suppliers with employer’s requirements (sometimes referred to as 'tender documents' or 'request for proposals' depending on the procurement route that is being followed), which will include the employer’s information requirements. Where possible this should define how suppliers provide specific information in their proposals so that it is in a format that it is easy to use, test against requirements and benchmark against other information. Where proposals include designs, these might include building information models and outputs from those models.
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		+	NB The government considers that the soft landings framework runs alongside BIM. This includes specific requirements for commissioning, handover and aftercare as well as greater involvement of occupiers and operators in decision which affect operation and management. It is important that these requirements are included in appointment documents and that it is made clear the soft landings framework is being adopted. See soft landings for more information. <br/>

	The suppliers prepare contractors proposals or consultants proposals (sometimes referred to as 'tenders' or 'bids') in response to the employer’s requirements. This should include a pre-contract BIM execution plan which is a direct response to the employer’s information requirements (rather than a generic response filled with spurious information), setting out their proposed approach, capability, capacity, competence, training needs and so on. Where more than one supplier has been appointed, there may be an overarching pre-contract BIM execution plan, with responsibility for its preparation set out in appointment documents, which should then inform subsequent pre-contract BIM execution plans developed by other suppliers.<br/>		The suppliers prepare contractors proposals or consultants proposals (sometimes referred to as 'tenders' or 'bids') in response to the employer’s requirements. This should include a pre-contract BIM execution plan which is a direct response to the employer’s information requirements (rather than a generic response filled with spurious information), setting out their proposed approach, capability, capacity, competence, training needs and so on. Where more than one supplier has been appointed, there may be an overarching pre-contract BIM execution plan, with responsibility for its preparation set out in appointment documents, which should then inform subsequent pre-contract BIM execution plans developed by other suppliers.<br/>

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−	This stage involves appointing 'suppliers'. Within this project plan it has ~~nominally~~ been placed at the end of ~~the~~ 'Preparation and brief' ~~stage~~ (or 'Brief' in PAS 1192:2), but it may be repeated a number of times ~~at different stages during~~ the project.<br/>	+	This stage involves appointing 'suppliers'. Within this project plan this stage has been nominally placed at the end of 'Preparation and brief' (or 'Brief' in PAS 1192:2), but it may be repeated a number of times throughout the project.<br/>

	Suppliers may be:		Suppliers may be:
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	*Consultants appointed to design the development and perhaps to inspect works on site		*Consultants appointed to design the development and perhaps to inspect works on site
	*Contractors appointed to construct the development.		*Contractors appointed to construct the development.
−	*An integrated supply team appointed to design, construct and perhaps ~~even~~ to operate the development.<br/>	+	*An integrated supply team appointed to design, construct and perhaps to operate the development.<br/>

	A range of documentation will need to be prepared and important decisions made about the organisation of the project before the appointment process begins. These are described in detail in the previous stage: BIM plan: preparation and brief.<br/>		A range of documentation will need to be prepared and important decisions made about the organisation of the project before the appointment process begins. These are described in detail in the previous stage: BIM plan: preparation and brief.<br/>
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−	Potential suppliers might be identified by a process of; recommendation, research and interview, open competition (with or without design), selective competition (with or without design), through an existing relationship or through an existing framework agreement. It may be necessary to advertise supply contracts (such as OJEU adverts on some ~~publicly-funded~~ projects).<br/>	+	Potential suppliers might be identified by a process of; recommendation, research and interview, open competition (with or without design), selective competition (with or without design), through an existing relationship or through an existing framework agreement. It may be necessary to advertise supply contracts (such as OJEU adverts) on some projects.<br/>

	The employer may wish to carry out a pre-qualification process to identify a short-list of suppliers that have the experience, capacity and financial standing necessary for the project. This might involve a pre-qualification questionnaire, which should include a BIM assessment to determine BIM capability, gaps in skills and training needs.		The employer may wish to carry out a pre-qualification process to identify a short-list of suppliers that have the experience, capacity and financial standing necessary for the project. This might involve a pre-qualification questionnaire, which should include a BIM assessment to determine BIM capability, gaps in skills and training needs.
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	The employer issues the prospective suppliers with employer’s requirements (sometimes referred to as 'tender documents' or 'request for proposals' depending on the procurement route that is being followed), which will include the employer’s information requirements and a BIM protocol. See employer's requirements for more information.		The employer issues the prospective suppliers with employer’s requirements (sometimes referred to as 'tender documents' or 'request for proposals' depending on the procurement route that is being followed), which will include the employer’s information requirements and a BIM protocol. See employer's requirements for more information.

−	Where possible the employer's requirements should define the format that is required from suppliers proposals so that they are easy to use, test against requirements and benchmark against other information. Where design proposals required, these might include building information models and outputs from those models.	+	Where possible the employer's requirements should define the format that is required from suppliers proposals so that they are easy to use, test against requirements and benchmark against each other and other information. Where design proposals required, these might include building information models and outputs from those models.

	The suppliers prepare contractor's proposals or consultant's proposals (sometimes referred to as 'tenders' or 'bids') in response to the employer’s requirements. This should include a pre-contract BIM execution plan which is a direct response to the employer’s information requirements (rather than a generic response filled with spurious information), setting out their proposed approach, capability, capacity, competence, training needs and so on. Where more than one supplier has been appointed, there may be an overarching BIM execution plan, with responsibility for its preparation set out in appointment documents, which should then inform subsequent pre-contract BIM execution plans developed by other suppliers.<br/>		The suppliers prepare contractor's proposals or consultant's proposals (sometimes referred to as 'tenders' or 'bids') in response to the employer’s requirements. This should include a pre-contract BIM execution plan which is a direct response to the employer’s information requirements (rather than a generic response filled with spurious information), setting out their proposed approach, capability, capacity, competence, training needs and so on. Where more than one supplier has been appointed, there may be an overarching BIM execution plan, with responsibility for its preparation set out in appointment documents, which should then inform subsequent pre-contract BIM execution plans developed by other suppliers.<br/>

−	Where a ~~contractor~~ is being appointed at this stage to undertake a large, complex project, the pre-contract BIM execution plan might include a project implementation plan (PIP) setting out their capability, competence and experience, along with quality documentation and including a supply chain capability summary (SCCS). This may also identify education and training requirements.	+	Where a supplier is being appointed at this stage to undertake a large, complex project, the pre-contract BIM execution plan might include a project implementation plan (PIP) setting out their capability, competence and experience, along with quality documentation and including a supply chain capability summary (SCCS). This may also identify education and training requirements.

	Proposals should also give details of commissioning and handover procedures in line with the soft landings framework.<br/>		Proposals should also give details of commissioning and handover procedures in line with the soft landings framework.<br/>
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−	~~The employer then collates the contract documents and arranges for their execution.~~

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