Tender

Grazing for horses and ponies and/or livestock- 16.1 hectares (39.78 acres) or thereby Glencraig, Fife

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, Scotland, has initiated a tender process for leasing grazing land in Glencraig, covering an area of approximately 16.1 hectares. The tender, titled "Grazing for horses and ponies and/or livestock- 16.1 hectares (39.78 acres) or thereby Glencraig, Fife," falls under the services category and pertains to general public services. This is an open procurement method with electronic submissions required. Important deadlines include the tender submission closure at noon on 20th April 2026, with the award period beginning soon thereafter on the same date.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for entities involved in agricultural services, particularly those specialising in livestock and equine management. Small to large-scale enterprises focused on sustainable land use and animal husbandry could greatly benefit from securing this lease, especially given the recurring nature of the tender, which suggests ongoing opportunities for land utilisation. The procurement process encourages electronic invoicing and payments, streamlining transactions for tech-savvy businesses. Participation in this tender could lead to significant exposure and expansion possibilities within the regional agricultural sector.

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Notice Title

Grazing for horses and ponies and/or livestock- 16.1 hectares (39.78 acres) or thereby Glencraig, Fife

Notice Description

We are seeking offers for a lease for grazing land extending to 16.1 hectares (39.78 acres) or thereby.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827783
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552622
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
27 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 Glencraig.

Notice Status

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

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

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