Tender

Grazing for horses and ponies and/or livestock -15.65 hectares (38.67 acres) or thereby Glencraig, Fife

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is conducting an open tender process for grazing opportunities at Glencraig, Fife. The tender invites offers for either an equine or livestock grazing licence covering 15.65 hectares (38.67 acres) of land. As part of the procurement process, the council categorises this as a service under the general public services industry and it operates electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. Interested parties should note the deadline for submission is set for 20th June 2025, with the award process anticipated to commence on the same date. Businesses must ensure compliance with statutory requirements regarding land use, with communication predominantly facilitated through the aforementioned website.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in equine or livestock grazing services to secure a substantial land licence, fostering potential growth within the local agricultural sector. Established farms and new enterprises focusing on animal husbandry could find this opportunity fitting. Given the recurring nature of the requirement, successful candidates may benefit from ongoing engagement with Fife Council, thereby enhancing long-term business prospects in the region. The open procedure encourages a wide range of suppliers to participate, presenting a fair and competitive procurement method for expanding presence in the local marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grazing for horses and ponies and/or livestock -15.65 hectares (38.67 acres) or thereby Glencraig, Fife

Notice Description

We are seeking offers for an equine or grazing licence for 15.65 hectare (38.67 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-r6ebe6-0000801363
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532319
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
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 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 Glencraig.

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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