Tender

Grazing for horses and ponies and/or livestock - Newburgh, Fife

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Fife Council aims to lease land for grazing purposes in Newburgh, Fife. They are seeking offers for equine and agricultural grazing over an area covering 3.24 hectares. This opportunity, under the industry category of General public services with Hard FM considerations, is being administered through an open procedure using electronic submissions. Essential participants in this process include Fife Council, functioning as the central purchasing body, and Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court as the review body. Prospective bidders need to submit their offers by 20th April 2026 at 12:00 PM. The tender falls within the services category and adheres to applicable regulatory standards.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the agricultural and equine sectors, particularly those specialising in land leasing and management. Companies equipped to deliver grazing solutions, manage land, and engage in seasonal farming activities could significantly benefit from this contract. With potential for recurring leases in the region, businesses that focus on livestock and equine grazing can establish long-term engagements, enhancing their market presence. Respondents should ensure compliance with statutory land use requirements, facilitated by electronic documentation processes and thorough communication via the Public Contracts Scotland platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grazing for horses and ponies and/or livestock - Newburgh, Fife

Notice Description

We are seeking offers for a lease for equine grazing or a short limited duration tenancy for agricultural grazing of 3.24 hectares (8 acres) or thereby of land for grazing horses and/or ponies and/or livestock.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lease 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-r6ebe6-0000827701
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552605
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
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20263 weeks to go
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 in Newburgh.

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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