TENDER FOR THE DE-JACKETING, CONSERVATION, PREPARATION, MOUNTING & DIGITISATION OF THE RUTLAND ICHTHYOSAUR

Concepts

• melton mowbray
• archaeological services
• fossil conservation
• 3d digitisation
• ichthyosaur
• the ichthyosaur fossil
• the comprehensive de-jacketing, conservation, preparation, mounting and associated digitisation
• rutland county council
• the rutland ichthyosaur
• jackets

Location

Leicestershire CC and Rutland:

Description

Rutland County Council (RCC), with a grant received from the Levelling Up Fund, is seeking tender submissions from providers with proven experience in fossil conservation and 3D digitisation for the comprehensive de-jacketing, conservation, preparation, mounting and associated digitisation of the Ichthyosaur fossil. This process involves detailed handling of delicate fossil material currently encased in plaster-of-paris field jackets.

CPV Codes

• 71351914 - Archaeological services
• 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites

Indicators

• Variant bids may be considered.
• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

The successful provider will be able to complete the work by the end of March 2026. This tender document outlines the scope, specifications and deliverables expected from prospective Contractors. Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification. The anticipated contract commencement date is 21 Oct 2024. The Council proposes to enter one contract commencing on 21 Oct 2024 with the preferred supplier, ending on 30 September 2026. The budget for this contract is £800,000 in its entirety (exclusive of VAT). Please Note: The Council reserves the right to reject any submissions that are over budget without further evaluation. The opportunity can be found on the ProContract procurement portal under reference number DN739591. Tenders are to be submitted by no later than 12 noon on 20th September 2024. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. **