Tender

Grazing for horses and ponies and/or livestock- 12.47 hectares (30.82 acres) or thereby Lochgelly, Fife

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is initiating an open procurement process under the title "Grazing for horses and ponies and/or livestock - 12.47 hectares (30.82 acres) or thereby Lochgelly, Fife." This tender falls within the general public services industry category and is currently in the tender stage. The procurement method is electronic submission with the deadline set for 29th May 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract encompasses services and is located at Auchtertool, within the region UKM72. Upon the tender period's conclusion, the award period will commence on the same day. Fife Council, based in Glenrothes, serves as the buying entity, aspiring to secure offers through this solicitation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on livestock management, specifically those specialising in providing equine or general grazing services. The licensed occupation of land could lead to business growth through increased operational capacity and enhanced regional presence. Small to medium-sized enterprises, as well as larger organisations within the agricultural sector, may find this tender appealing due to the ongoing nature of land leasing requirements. The procurement process encourages participation through electronic submission, presenting a streamlined avenue for agile businesses capable of leveraging digital platforms to engage with public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grazing for horses and ponies and/or livestock- 12.47 hectares (30.82 acres) or thereby Lochgelly, Fife

Notice Description

We are seeking offers for an equine or grazing licence for 12.47 hectares (30.82 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-r6ebe6-0000799002
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530449
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
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 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 Auchtertool.

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
David Campbell
Contact Email
david.campbell@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451555555-440505

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 6GH
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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