Published date: 21 August 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 20 September 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Archaeological services - 71351914

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£800,000

Procurement reference

EMPWELL001-DN739591-49665736

Published date

21 August 2024

Closing date

20 September 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

21 October 2024

Contract end date

30 September 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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.
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.

About the buyer

Contact name

Rachael Bedford

Address

Melton Borough Council
Parkside, Station Approach, Burton Street
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1GH
England

Email

rbedford@melton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.melton.gov.uk/council_and_democracy/selling_to_the_council.aspx