Notice Information
Notice Title
Whisky and Liqueur
Notice Description
Historic Environment Scotland are looking to award a multi supplier contract for alcohol products broken down into separate lots. Lot 1 - Historic Environment Scotland branded whisky Lot 2 - Malt Scotch Whisky Lot 3 - Liqueur
Lot Information
Historic Environment Scotland branded Whisky
Please see document 2 Specification for full details and description of the procurement
Options: The contracting authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of goods or as extensions of existing goods. The contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.
Renewal: After the initial 2 years of the contract, there will be an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years which will be reviewed annually.
Malt Scotch WhiskyPlease see document 2 Specification for full description of the procurement.
Options: The contracting authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of goods or as extensions of existing goods. The contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.
Renewal: After the initial 2 years of the contract, there will be an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually.
LiqueurPlease see document 2 - Specification for full description of the procurement
Options: The contracting authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of goods or as extensions to existing goods. The contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option.
Renewal: After the initial 2 years of the contract, there will be an option to extend the contract by up to a further 2 years which will be reviewed annually.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-050867
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048518-2025
- 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
- £1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Aug 20256 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 28 May 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 8 Jul 20257 months ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- If all extensions are used then the contract will be up for re-tender in 2029.
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@hes.scot
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
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
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
{
"tag": [
"compiled"
],
"id": "ocds-h6vhtk-050867-2025-08-13T16:13:02+01:00",
"date": "2025-08-13T16:13:02+01:00",
"ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-050867",
"description": "Please ensure that you have read and agreed to the T&Cs on this contract. HES cannot negotiate at point of award or post contract award on any issues. (SC Ref:807276)",
"initiationType": "tender",
"tender": {
"id": "HES/C/4284",
"legalBasis": {
"id": "32014L0024",
"scheme": "CELEX"
},
"title": "Whisky and Liqueur",
"status": "complete",
"classification": {
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "15910000",
"description": "Distilled alcoholic beverages"
},
"mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
"description": "Historic Environment Scotland are looking to award a multi supplier contract for alcohol products broken down into separate lots. Lot 1 - Historic Environment Scotland branded whisky Lot 2 - Malt Scotch Whisky Lot 3 - Liqueur",
"lots": [
{
"id": "1",
"title": "Historic Environment Scotland branded Whisky",
"description": "Please see document 2 Specification for full details and description of the procurement",
"awardCriteria": {
"criteria": [
{
"name": "Stock Range",
"type": "quality",
"description": "20%"
},
{
"name": "Storage and stocking",
"type": "quality",
"description": "10%"
},
{
"name": "Tasting Events",
"type": "quality",
"description": "10%"
},
{
"name": "Ordering Arragements",
"type": "quality",
"description": "10%"
},
{
"name": "Environmental Policies",
"type": "quality",
"description": "5%"
},
{
"name": "Fair Work Practices",
"type": "quality",
"description": "5%"
},
{
"type": "price",
"description": "40%"
}
]
},
"contractPeriod": {
"durationInDays": 720
},
"hasRenewal": true,
"renewal": {
"description": "After the initial 2 years of the contract, there will be an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years which will be reviewed annually."
},
"submissionTerms": {
"variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
},
"hasOptions": true,
"options": {
"description": "The contracting authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of goods or as extensions of existing goods. The contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option."
},
"status": "cancelled"
},
{
"id": "2",
"title": "Malt Scotch Whisky",
"description": "Please see document 2 Specification for full description of the procurement.",
"awardCriteria": {
"criteria": [
{
"name": "Stock Range",
"type": "quality",
"description": "20%"
},
{
"name": "Storage and Stocking",
"type": "quality",
"description": "10%"
},
{
"name": "Tasting Events",
"type": "quality",
"description": "10%"
},
{
"name": "Ordering Arrangements",
"type": "quality",
"description": "10%"
},
{
"name": "Environmental Policies",
"type": "quality",
"description": "5%"
},
{
"name": "Fair Work Practices",
"type": "quality",
"description": "5%"
},
{
"type": "price",
"description": "40%"
}
]
},
"contractPeriod": {
"durationInDays": 720
},
"hasRenewal": true,
"renewal": {
"description": "After the initial 2 years of the contract, there will be an option to extend the contract by a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually."
},
"submissionTerms": {
"variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
},
"hasOptions": true,
"options": {
"description": "The contracting authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of goods or as extensions of existing goods. The contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option."
},
"status": "cancelled"
},
{
"id": "3",
"title": "Liqueur",
"description": "Please see document 2 - Specification for full description of the procurement",
"awardCriteria": {
"criteria": [
{
"name": "Stock Range",
"type": "quality",
"description": "20%"
},
{
"name": "Storage and Stocking",
"type": "quality",
"description": "10%"
},
{
"name": "Tasting Events",
"type": "quality",
"description": "10%"
},
{
"name": "Ordering Arrangements",
"type": "quality",
"description": "10%"
},
{
"name": "Environmental Policies",
"type": "quality",
"description": "5%"
},
{
"name": "Fair Work Practices",
"type": "quality",
"description": "5%"
},
{
"type": "price",
"description": "40%"
}
]
},
"contractPeriod": {
"durationInDays": 720
},
"hasRenewal": true,
"renewal": {
"description": "After the initial 2 years of the contract, there will be an option to extend the contract by up to a further 2 years which will be reviewed annually."
},
"submissionTerms": {
"variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
},
"hasOptions": true,
"options": {
"description": "The contracting authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of goods or as extensions to existing goods. The contracting authority may at its sole discretion exercise this option."
},
"status": "cancelled"
}
],
"items": [
{
"id": "1",
"additionalClassifications": [
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "15910000",
"description": "Distilled alcoholic beverages"
}
],
"deliveryAddresses": [
{
"region": "UKM"
},
{
"region": "UKM"
}
],
"relatedLot": "1"
},
{
"id": "2",
"additionalClassifications": [
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "15910000",
"description": "Distilled alcoholic beverages"
}
],
"deliveryAddresses": [
{
"region": "UKM"
},
{
"region": "UKM"
}
],
"relatedLot": "2"
},
{
"id": "3",
"additionalClassifications": [
{
"scheme": "CPV",
"id": "15910000",
"description": "Distilled alcoholic beverages"
}
],
"deliveryAddresses": [
{
"region": "UKM"
},
{
"region": "UKM"
}
],
"relatedLot": "3"
}
],
"submissionMethod": [
"electronicSubmission"
],
"submissionMethodDetails": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk",
"selectionCriteria": {
"criteria": [
{
"type": "economic",
"description": "HES use Scotbis, an independent provider of business credit reports, to assess the financial standing of tenderers. The overall aim of this assessment is to ensure, as far as possible, that any potential Supplier will not have financial difficulties that endanger their ability to perform the Contract. If financial information cannot be gained from that source Historic Environment Scotland will request that you provide full audited accounts for the last full financial year. If Suppliers cannot provide any of the assurances as detailed above, and it is determined by HES that your financial strength is not adequate, then your company may not pass the financial evaluation. If you can provide the assurances as detailed above, HES may explore these options with you before determining whether your company can be taken forward in this procurement exercise. Bank details may also be sought to support the above.",
"appliesTo": [
"supplier"
]
}
]
},
"procurementMethod": "open",
"procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
"coveredBy": [
"GPA"
],
"tenderPeriod": {
"endDate": "2025-05-28T12:00:00+01:00"
},
"submissionTerms": {
"languages": [
"en"
]
},
"awardPeriod": {
"startDate": "2025-05-28T12:00:00+01:00"
},
"bidOpening": {
"date": "2025-05-28T12:00:00+01:00"
},
"hasRecurrence": true,
"contractTerms": {
"hasElectronicOrdering": true,
"electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed",
"hasElectronicPayment": true
},
"recurrence": {
"description": "If all extensions are used then the contract will be up for re-tender in 2029."
}
},
"parties": [
{
"id": "GB-FTS-1169",
"name": "Historic Environment Scotland",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Historic Environment Scotland"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Longmore House, Salisbury Place",
"locality": "Edinburgh",
"region": "UKM75",
"postalCode": "EH9 1SH",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
"contactPoint": {
"email": "procurement@hes.scot",
"url": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk"
},
"roles": [
"buyer"
],
"details": {
"url": "http://historicenvironment.scot",
"buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164",
"classifications": [
{
"scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
"id": "NATIONAL_AGENCY",
"description": "National or federal agency/office"
},
{
"scheme": "COFOG",
"description": "Built Environment, Conservation, Tourism, Heritage"
}
]
}
},
{
"id": "GB-FTS-595",
"name": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court"
},
"address": {
"locality": "Edinburgh",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
"roles": [
"reviewBody"
]
},
{
"id": "GB-FTS-157903",
"name": "Own Label Company Scotland Ltd",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Own Label Company Scotland Ltd"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "Unit 3, 1B Westerton Road, East Mains Industrial Est.",
"locality": "Broxburn",
"region": "UKM75",
"postalCode": "EH52 5AU",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
],
"details": {
"scale": "sme"
}
},
{
"id": "GB-FTS-157904",
"name": "The River Tweed Whisky Co",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "The River Tweed Whisky Co"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "72 Main Street, Spittal",
"locality": "Berwick-Upon-Tweed",
"region": "UKC",
"postalCode": "TD15 1TB",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
],
"details": {
"scale": "sme"
}
},
{
"id": "GB-FTS-30147",
"name": "Hemisphere Brands Ltd.",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Hemisphere Brands Ltd."
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "13 Littlejohn Wynd",
"locality": "Edinburgh",
"region": "UKM75",
"postalCode": "EH10 5SE",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
],
"details": {
"scale": "sme"
}
},
{
"id": "GB-FTS-157905",
"name": "Select Drams Ltd",
"identifier": {
"legalName": "Select Drams Ltd"
},
"address": {
"streetAddress": "24/26 Langlands Place, East Kilbride",
"locality": "East Kilbride",
"region": "UKM",
"postalCode": "G75 0YF",
"countryName": "United Kingdom"
},
"roles": [
"supplier"
],
"details": {
"scale": "sme"
}
}
],
"buyer": {
"id": "GB-FTS-1169",
"name": "Historic Environment Scotland"
},
"links": [
{
"rel": "canonical",
"href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797256"
}
],
"language": "en",
"awards": [
{
"id": "048518-2025-1",
"relatedLots": [
"1"
],
"title": "Historic Environment Scotland branded Whisky",
"status": "active",
"suppliers": [
{
"id": "GB-FTS-157903",
"name": "Own Label Company Scotland Ltd"
}
]
},
{
"id": "048518-2025-2",
"relatedLots": [
"2"
],
"title": "Malt Scotch Whisky",
"status": "active",
"suppliers": [
{
"id": "GB-FTS-157904",
"name": "The River Tweed Whisky Co"
},
{
"id": "GB-FTS-157905",
"name": "Select Drams Ltd"
}
]
},
{
"id": "048518-2025-3",
"relatedLots": [
"3"
],
"title": "Liqueur",
"status": "active",
"suppliers": [
{
"id": "GB-FTS-30147",
"name": "Hemisphere Brands Ltd."
}
]
}
],
"contracts": [
{
"id": "048518-2025-1",
"awardID": "048518-2025-1",
"title": "Historic Environment Scotland branded Whisky",
"status": "active",
"value": {
"amount": 1250000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"dateSigned": "2025-07-09T00:00:00+01:00"
},
{
"id": "048518-2025-2",
"awardID": "048518-2025-2",
"title": "Malt Scotch Whisky",
"status": "active",
"value": {
"amount": 1250000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"dateSigned": "2025-07-09T00:00:00+01:00"
},
{
"id": "048518-2025-3",
"awardID": "048518-2025-3",
"title": "Liqueur",
"status": "active",
"value": {
"amount": 1250000,
"currency": "GBP"
},
"dateSigned": "2025-07-09T00:00:00+01:00"
}
],
"bids": {
"statistics": [
{
"id": "1",
"measure": "bids",
"relatedLot": "1",
"value": 1
},
{
"id": "6",
"measure": "bids",
"relatedLot": "2",
"value": 2
},
{
"id": "11",
"measure": "bids",
"relatedLot": "3",
"value": 3
},
{
"id": "2",
"measure": "smeBids",
"relatedLot": "1",
"value": 1
},
{
"id": "7",
"measure": "smeBids",
"relatedLot": "2",
"value": 2
},
{
"id": "12",
"measure": "smeBids",
"relatedLot": "3",
"value": 3
},
{
"id": "3",
"measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
"relatedLot": "1",
"value": 0
},
{
"id": "8",
"measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
"relatedLot": "2",
"value": 0
},
{
"id": "13",
"measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
"relatedLot": "3",
"value": 0
},
{
"id": "4",
"measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
"relatedLot": "1",
"value": 1
},
{
"id": "9",
"measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
"relatedLot": "2",
"value": 2
},
{
"id": "14",
"measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
"relatedLot": "3",
"value": 3
},
{
"id": "5",
"measure": "electronicBids",
"relatedLot": "1",
"value": 1
},
{
"id": "10",
"measure": "electronicBids",
"relatedLot": "2",
"value": 2
},
{
"id": "15",
"measure": "electronicBids",
"relatedLot": "3",
"value": 3
}
]
}
}