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Creation of Moulds for Bespoke Play Sculptures for Bouverie Square, Folkestone

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe · Local authority

In brief

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe awarded leisure and events work to M D M Props Limited (Companies Reg No. 05159455) on 15 May 2025.

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What the notice says

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 contract is for the production of two moulds that will then be used to cast two fibreglass, salamander sculptures. The commission involves the creation of reusable moulds with adjustable elements, fabrication of the steel base plates, colouring the casts, and delivery of the casts to Payers Park, Folkestone. 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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
M D M Props Limited (Companies Reg No. 05159455) (SME)£57,767
27 May 2025 to 1 September 2025

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 078743-2025

About the buyer

The District Council of Folkestone and HytheLast 12 months

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From notice 078743-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 2 December 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.