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GB-London: Carving of Cutty Sark's figurehead; The Witch Nannie

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works
Buyer region
London

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Contract winner

Maritima Woodcarving

Award value£17,850

  1. Awarded
    Completed
  2. Start
    Completed
  3. End
    Completed

Work description

Cutty Sark is one of the most famous ships in the world. Her figurehead; the witch 'Nannie' comes from the Robert Burn's poem Tam O'Shanter. Nannie currently resides at the bow of the ship. Due to wear and tear affecting the figurehead, she now needs to be re-carved. The only known drawing of Nannie by Cutty Sark's designer Hercules Linton, will be the basis for the new design. Also marring the artistic style of the original carver of Nannie; Fredrick Hellyer from Hellyer & Son. A new nannie will be required to replace the current one at the bow of the ship.

Further details regarding the project are in the accompanying documents.

Note: start date of contract can be negotiated. (see part 2. No. 12 period of start date)

Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

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