Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Fife Council
Fife House, North Street
Glenrothes
KY7 5LT
UK
Contact person: Billie Mitchell
Telephone: +44 3451550000
E-mail: billie.mitchell@fife.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM72
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.fife.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply & Installation of Chalets at Heathery Wood Travelling Persons Site
Reference number: CW0338
II.1.2) Main CPV code
44211100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Supply and Installation of Chalets at Heathery Wood Travelling Persons site
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
44211000
44211110
45223800
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM72
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.14) Additional information
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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
12/10/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836514.
(SC Ref:836514)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/07/2026