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title: "Monster Chetwynd - Salamanders"
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# Monster Chetwynd - Salamanders

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39d9e56b-3ad3-46c9-91e6-7106253079a9

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Folkestone and Hythe District Council for the project titled "Monster Chetwynd - Salamanders" has reached the award stage. The contract involves the artistic and literary creation of two salamander sculptures, a service within the CPV category 92310000. The sculptures are to be displayed in Payers Park, England, during the Triennial period from July to October 2025 before being moved to Bouverie Square in November 2026. The direct award procurement method was employed, with the contract valued at GBP 57,767.14. The key contract period ran from 27th May 2025 to 1st September 2025. The opportunity was particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting the council’s commitment to engaging such enterprises.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in artistic and literary creation services, particularly those capable of producing large-scale sculptures. Companies with experience in fibreglass sculpture production would find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities. As the project offers significant public interaction and media attention during its display period, it can enhance business profiles and provide exposure to a broader audience, potentially leading to future commissions. The collaboration with Folkestone and Hythe District Council could also pave the way for further opportunities within local government projects focused on community and cultural revitalisation. Large businesses like M D M Props Limited, which succeeded in this award, serve as an example of the competitive landscape for such contracts.

## Notice

Creative Folkestone are the creative partner for the Folkestone - a Brighter Future Project. The internationally acclaimed artist, Monster Chetwynd is designing a playpark for the new Bouverie Square. Salamanders are a key part of this design and her thinking that towns regenerate and salamanders regenerate themselves. This will be a new and once only contract and is for the production of two moulds of salamanders that will then be used to cast two fibreglass, salamander sculptures. These sculptures will be displayed in Payers Park during the Triennial period, July 25- October 25 enticing interest from the Press and encouraging excitement about the park and future of Folkestone. The same salamander sculptures will be moved to their new and permanent home in Bouverie Square in Nov 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9665ec-d787-4978-92a1-99d747e22ca7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2025 - 1 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,767 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,767 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M D M PROPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2025 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9665ec-d787-4978-92a1-99d747e22ca7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9665ec-d787-4978-92a1-99d747e22ca7
  26th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information

## Provenance

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