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Supply & Installation of Chalets at Heathery Wood Travelling Persons Site

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

06 Jul 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, a regional or local authority based in Glenrothes, is in the planning stage of their procurement process for the project titled "Supply & Installation of Chalets at Heathery Wood Travelling Persons Site." This project falls under the category of housing and community amenities and targets the UKM72 region. The process will commence with gathering market feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) to shape the final procurement strategy. Interested suppliers should note the key deadline to express interest and respond to the RFI by 12 Noon on 6th August 2026. The anticipated future notice date for this tender is 12th October 2026.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision and installation of chalet-style accommodation, particularly those proficient in delivering energy-efficient and culturally sensitive solutions. Businesses that manufacture products adhering to standards such as BS 3632:2015 Residential Park Homes or equivalent, and those familiar with the specific legal requirements under the Caravan Sites Act, are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender can lead to long-term growth opportunities for suppliers focusing on sustainable construction and innovative housing solutions tailored for the Gypsy/Traveller community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply & Installation of Chalets at Heathery Wood Travelling Persons Site

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of Chalets at Heathery Wood Travelling Persons site

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council is undertaking this Request for Information (RFI) to engage with the market and gather information to support the development of a future procurement for the supply and installation of chalet-style accommodation at the Heathery Wood Travelling Persons Site, Thornton. The redevelopment is anticipated to provide approximately 14-16 pitches and seek accommodation solutions that deliver long-term value, sustainability, energy efficiency, and suitability for the cultural needs of the Gypsy/Traveler community. The Council invites suppliers to provide feedback on available solutions, delivery approaches, lead times, innovation opportunities and indicative costs to help shape the procurement strategy, specification and delivery model. Any future accommodation solution should be designed, manufactured and installed in accordance with BS 3632:2015 Residential Park Homes (or equivalent) and satisfy the definition of a caravan under the Caravan Sites Act 1968 (Amendment of Definition of Caravan) (Scotland) Order 2019.. Please complete and return the questionnaire (attached document). Following this request, the Council will contact respondents to arrange sessions. All notes of interest to participate and any response to the questions above must be received by the Council no later than 12 Noon on 6th August 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836514
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559463
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44211000 - Prefabricated buildings

44211100 - Modular and portable buildings

44211110 - Cabins

45223800 - Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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