Tender

Grazing for horses and ponies and/or livestock- 2.22 hectare (5.49 acres) or thereby Lochgelly, Fife

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is inviting tenders for an open procurement procedure to obtain a licence for grazing horses, ponies, or livestock on 2.22 hectares (5.49 acres) of land located in Lochgelly, Fife. This tender, classified under the industry category of General Public Services, is in the Tender stage with offers being sought electronically via submission on the Public Contracts Scotland website. Key dates to note include the submission deadline on 21st March 2025 at 12:00 PM, which also marks the start of the award period and the bid opening date.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for agricultural businesses, horse stables, and livestock farms looking to expand their grazing capacity in the region of Lochgelly. Businesses involved in land management, animal husbandry, and related services will be well-suited to compete for this licence. The open procurement process ensures a fair chance for all eligible entities to engage in the bidding, facilitating growth and diversification opportunities while contributing to the local agricultural economy. Fife Council, serving as the buyer, emphasizes compliance with statutory requirements and offers a licence lasting 350 days with the possibility of recurring opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grazing for horses and ponies and/or livestock- 2.22 hectare (5.49 acres) or thereby Lochgelly, Fife

Notice Description

We are seeking offers for an equine or grazing licence for 2.22 hectare (5.49 acres) or thereby of land.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Licensed occupation of land for grazing. Please see marketing particulars.. The preferred method of communication is through this website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792764
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525603
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It is likely that there will be a continuing requirement to let the land at Lochgelly.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Hope
Contact Email
katy.hope@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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