Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bad-cce7-716e-ad5f-505df2658811/tender-for-the-de-jacketing-conservation-preparation-mounting-digitisation closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tender for the de-jacketing, conservation, preparation, mounting & digitisation of the rutland ichthyosaur [Welland Procurement](https://tendernation.io/buyers/welland-procurement) Estimated value £800,000 Published 21 Aug 2024 Deadline Closed 20 Sept 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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. ## CPV classification Archaeological services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a4f17187-a94b-4e2b-b7fe-e057adf8b446) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Welland Procurement: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/welland-procurement) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Asbestos Management Framework · Home Group · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fff-736e-ae2e-0c8a400c7297/asbestos-management-framework) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works – Dokumentace pro povolení záměru stavby č. 9567 Radlická radiála JZM - Smíchov; v úseku MÚK Bucharova – MÚK Jinonice · Hlavní Město Praha · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c15-72b2-bb19-c3ab1550e67e/czechia-engineering-design-services-for-the-construction-of-civil-engineering)