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

26 Mar 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is conducting a public procurement process for the lease or short limited duration tenancy of grazing land, suitable for horses and ponies and/or livestock. The tender, active as of 26 March 2026, pertains to 2.22 hectares (5.49 acres) located in Lochgelly, Fife, under the industry category of general public services. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with electronic submissions accepted until 20 April 2026. The process follows an open procedure and aims to contract land under a lease lasting approximately 1800 days. Parties interested must ensure compliance with statutory requirements concerning land use.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural farming, equine management, or livestock grazing, particularly those interested in expanding their operations in the Lochgelly area. With electronic payment and ordering options available, it appeals to technologically adaptable enterprises. The continued land purposing for grazing signifies potential long-term engagement with Fife Council, offering stability in land use for qualified applicants. Those able to meet statutory land use criteria and effective electronic communication via the designated web platform are well-positioned to compete in this tender. The open procedure encourages wide participation, thereby fostering competitive market dynamics beneficial for growth-focused businesses.

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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 a lease for equine grazing or a short limited duration tenancy for agricultural grazing for 2.22 hectare (5.49 acres) or thereby of land.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827714
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552595
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 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
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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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