Opportunity: Conserving Port Sunlight’s Gladstone Plaque
20 Dec 2024
Port Sunlight Village Trust (PSVT) seeks to commission an ICON accredited conservator to undertake treatment to the bronze Gladstone Plaque, located on the front of the Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight.
The project
The plaque is comprised of five panels of beaten bronze sheets installed on a timber panel above the external door to the Grade II Gladstone Theatre, located in Port Sunlight conservation area. The plaque is highly significant for the theatre, and a very visible part of heritage in the village.
Who we’re looking for
The successful contractor will have ICON Accreditation with training and experience in conservation of historic wood and metal works, amongst other requirements such as appropriate insurance.
Timings
Responses must be submitted to Port Sunlight Village Trust in accordance with the guidance below (see commissioning brief) by 10am on Monday 20th January 2025. Interviews for short-listed parties will be conducted during the week of 27th January 2025. The works must be completed ideally by 31st March 2025.
For information on how to submit, download the brief below.
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More information
For any enquiries or further information, contact Catherine Downey, Collections and Heritage Manager by email to [email protected] (please use Tender: Gladstone Plaque as the subject) or you can call 0151 644 4800.