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

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, has initiated an open procurement process for a service tender titled "Grazing for horses and ponies and/or livestock- 12.47 hectares (30.82 acres) or thereby Auchtertool, Fife." This opportunity falls under the industry category of general public services and is situated in Auchtertool, region UKM72. The process is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 1st July 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Potential bidders must submit their offers electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland website. This open procedure seeks a lease for equine grazing or a short limited duration tenancy for livestock grazing, with the tender favourably supporting electronic invoicing and payments. The underlying legal framework is aligned with GPA requirements.

This tender provides lucrative prospects for businesses specialising in agricultural services, particularly those experienced in managing grazing lands. Given its open procurement method, the tender invites competitive participation from a diverse range of service providers capable of fulfilling grazing leases or livestock tenancy agreements. Organisations with a robust capability to deliver reliable land maintenance services and comply with statutory land use requirements will find this opportunity advantageous. Companies that can navigate electronic submission processes and adhere to specified terms can leverage this tender to secure long-term engagement, as the solicitation suggests there might be an ongoing need for similar services in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

We are seeking offers for a lease for equine grazing or short limited duration tenancy for livestock grazing on 12.47 hectares (30.82 acres) or thereby of land.

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-r6ebe6-0000834653
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558210
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
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20265 days 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 Auchtertool.

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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