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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 09:52

Award

28 May 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has awarded a contract to J. Smart & Co (Contractors) PLC for the design and construction of 36 affordable residential homes in Rosyth, Fife, under a section 75 planning obligation. The contracting process was completed through a limited procurement method, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the developer's exclusive rights to the land, in alignment with Scotland’s Public Contract Regulations. The status of the contract is active, and it was signed on 28th May 2026. This project falls under the 'works' procurement category, specifically classified as "Residential homes construction work" (CPV 45215214), and forms a part of Fife Council's broader affordable housing programme. The project is located within the UKM72 region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, especially those experienced in residential developments or large-scale housing projects. By aligning with Fife Council's objectives for social housing, eligible businesses can strengthen their portfolio and reputation in public sector collaborations. Companies like J. Smart & Co, equipped with expertise in handling planning obligations and possessing exclusive development rights, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and enhance community infrastructure in the locale.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Affordable Housing Primrose Lane

Notice Description

This notice is to advise that Fife Council intend to contract with J Smart& Co (Contractors) PLC to design and build 36 new homes by way of a section 75 planning obligation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council is in the process of delivering new Affordable Housing for social rent throughout Fife and these new properties form part of that delivery programme. The developer for this site has exclusive rights to the land therefore it is the requirement of the sale that the Design and Build contract be awarded to the developer

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015."

Procurement Information

Fife Council is in the process of delivering new Affordable Housing for social rent throughout Fife and these new properties form part of that delivery programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057443-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45215214 - Residential homes construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,825,776 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

J. SMART & CO (CONTRACTORS

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