How to win: RCC-1701 Palaeontology Gallery - Jurassic Seas Immersive Box

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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 p

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Rutland County Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £650,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins works work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar works contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 8 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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