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Whisky and Liqueur

Historic Environment Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 16:13

Award Notice
Tender

28 Apr 2025 at 14:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland (HES), a national agency based in Edinburgh, has conducted a procurement process for the supply of distilled alcoholic beverages under an open procedure. The tender titled "Whisky and Liqueur" encompasses several lots, including Historic Environment Scotland branded whisky, Malt Scotch Whisky, and Liqueur, aimed at suppliers within the goods industry category. Key dates in the process include the award date on 9th July 2025, with the contracts signed on the same day, marking the completion of the procurement stage. The location for delivery is specified as the UKM region.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses within the distilled alcoholic beverages sector, particularly those able to supply high-quality whisky and liqueur products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) positioned within the United Kingdom or with the capacity to deliver to the UKM region are well-suited to compete, given the inclusion of quality criteria in stock range, storage, and environmental policies. The contract, designed as a multi-supplier agreement, opens the possibility for business growth through stable government contracts valued at £1,250,000 for each lot, fostering an environment for long-term strategic partnerships and market expansion.

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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 Whisky

Please 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.

Liqueur

Please 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 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20251 years 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH9 1SH
Postcode Area
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
4
Supplier Names

Hemisphere Brands Ltd.

Own Label Company Scotland Ltd

Select Drams Ltd

The River Tweed Whisky Co

Further Information

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