RCC-1701 Palaeontology Gallery - Jurassic Seas Immersive Box

Rutland County Council

Published: Aug 26, 2026

Updated: Aug 26, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, culture and heritage and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Heritage Preservation and Museums. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 650,000. Proposals must be submitted before October 8, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Rutland County Council is commissioning the design, build, and installation of a new permanent gallery exploring Rutland's prehistoric heritage, with a particular focus on the Jurassic period. This gallery will be the first space visitors enter after the pay gate and must deliver an immersive, educational, and accessible visitor experience. The gallery consists of two integrated environments: - Jurassic Seas Immersive Box (10m x 10m) - Palaeontology "Science Lab" Interactive Zone These galleries are being tendered separately but must be developed collaboratively in order to achieve a strong design focus. This tender is for the Jurassic Seas Immersive Box. The contractors will deliver a fully realised immersive experience that balances scientific integrity, cinematic immersion, accessibility, and robust long-term durability. General Requirements - The contractor will: - Provide full concept design, detailed design, technical design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of the immersive box. - Work in ongoing liaison with Rutland County Council to ensure pre fit-out works align with final exhibition requirements. - Ensure all materials are durable, safe, and appropriate for permanent museum use. - Guarantee all lighting, AV, interactives, and physical structures meet UK museum standards. - Gallery Elements - Jurassic Seas Immersive Box (minimum of 10m x 10m) The contractor shall design and deliver a 10m x 10m fully immersive "Jurassic Seas" box and environment. This space will utilise high-quality projection, projection mapping and sensor based interactive technology to create a convincing underwater Jurassic marine experience. The environment will depict ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, ammonites, marine flora, sediment movement and light dappled water conditions. Content sequences should move between calm exploratory moments and more dramatic encounters, including large-scale ichthyosaur and other marine fossil sequences, to create emotional variation and sustained visitor engagement. Providers can access the tender opportunity using the below links: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=77d6f35e-5aa1-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True The tender submission deadline is: 12 noon 8th October 2026.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 081487-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Rutland County Council

Rutland County Council has issued 47 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 20 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Environment & Climate, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 081487-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 8, 2026. You have 43 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Rutland County Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £650,000 - £650,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.