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Historic Environment Scotland Enterprise - Whisky and Liqueur

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND

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Award

30 Sep 2021 at 14:44

Tender

22 Mar 2021 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Historic Environment Scotland (HES) reletting contracts for the purchase and resale of Scotch whisky and liqueurs, particularly through their 14 retail outlets across Scotland. The tender, titled "Historic Environment Scotland Enterprise - Whisky and Liqueur," is currently active and classified under the CPV code for distilled alcoholic beverages. The procurement method is open, allowing multiple suppliers to bid, with the tender period concluding on 11 May 2021. Interested bidders should be aware that submissions must be electronic, and they should ensure their bids are submitted well in advance to avoid any last-minute issues.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for suppliers within the distilled alcoholic beverages sector, specifically those producing Scotch whisky and liqueurs. Medium and small enterprises (SMEs) should consider participating, as the procurement allows for multiple awards across different lots, increasing the likelihood of winning contracts compared to single lot tenders. Suppliers that can provide high-quality products and competitive pricing will be well positioned to grow their business through this contract, given that HESE aims to appeal to a broad customer base including members and the general public.

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Notice Title

Historic Environment Scotland Enterprise - Whisky and Liqueur

Notice Description

Historic Environment Scotland Enterprise (HESE) needs to relet the contract for the purchase and resale of Scotch whisky and Liqueur. This will cover own brand, malt whisky and liqueurs. Blended Whisky miniatures related to specific clans will not be included under this contract.

Lot Information

Historic Scotland Branded Whisky

HESE has 14 outlets across Scotland that have off sales licences. During the life of the contract additional sites may be added or removed. The Retail outlets product range covers a wide variety of items and price points designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of customers including Members, staff and the general public.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Malt Scotch Whisky

HESE has 14 outlets across Scotland that have off sales licences. During the life of the contract additional sites may be added or removed. The Retail outlets product range covers a wide variety of items and price points designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of customers including Members, staff and the general public.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Liqueur

HESE has 14 outlets across Scotland that have off sales licences. During the life of the contract additional sites may be added or removed. The Retail outlets product range covers a wide variety of items and price points designed to appeal to a broad spectrum of customers including Members, staff and the general public.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029dea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024338-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,239 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Winter 2025

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Fiona Fretwell
Contact Email
procurement@hes.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1316688866

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Southside/Newington
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

HEMISPHERE BRANDS

MORRISON SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS

OWN LABEL COMPANY SCOTLAND

SELECT DRAMS

THE RIVER TWEED WHISKY

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