RCC-1668 Palaeontology Gallery (Science Lab) Rutland County Museum

Rutland County Council

Key dates and value

Status: Open
Submission deadline: 8 Oct 2026
Published: 26 Aug 2026
Estimated value: £300k
Contract start: 30 Nov 2026
Contract end: 31 Dec 2027
Location: Oakham, East Midlands
Notice type: UK4

Overview

Rutland County Council ("the Council") is inviting proposals from suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to design, build, and install a new permanent gallery at Rutland County Museum. The proposed gallery will form a key part of the Museum's future offer, presenting Rutland's early natural history through a dedicated Palaeontology Gallery. Central to the wider visitor experience will be a 10m x 10m immersive box installation, which will be procured through a separate tender process. This commission relates specifically to the design and delivery of a "Science Lab" Gallery which needs to complement and contextualise the immersive experience. The gallery will explore life on Earth from approximately 400 million years ago through to the period preceding the Stone Age. It will provide visitors with a clear and engaging narrative of evolution, while also highlighting the role and work of palaeontologists in advancing our understanding of the natural world. The Council's vision is to create a high-quality, "Science Lab" type gallery environment that complements the digital experience of the immersive box. The space should deliver an informative and engaging visitor experience, supporting learning, discovery, and curiosity for a broad and diverse audience. The Council is seeking a supplier capable of delivering a fully integrated, end-to-end service, including concept design, detailed design development, technical design, fabrication, installation, and testing and handover. The completed gallery must be accessible, durable, and designed to a high standard, ensuring a long-lasting and impactful addition to Rutland Museum's offer. Providers can access the tender opportunity using the below links: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4d5c20ab-2da1-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True The tender submission deadline is: 12 noon 8th October 2026.

CPV codes

45212313 Museum construction work
92521000 Museum services

About the buyer

Rutland County Council has published 49 tender notices since 7 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £25.9m. 5 of them are currently open.

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