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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 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Apr 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic Environment Scotland has successfully completed an open procurement process for a multi-supplier contract concerning the provision of whisky and liqueur products. This contract was segmented into three distinct lots: Historic Environment Scotland branded whisky, Malt Scotch Whisky, and Liqueur. The buying organisation, situated in Edinburgh, sought suppliers interested in catering to the built environment, conservation, tourism, and heritage industry sectors. The procurement stage reached completion with the contracts signed on 9th July 2025. Each contract has been awarded and activated, allowing for potential additional deliveries to be requested at the discretion of Historic Environment Scotland. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with suppliers invited to electronically submit proposals by 28th May 2025.

This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in alcohol production and distribution. The contracts, collectively valued at GBP 3,750,000, offer SMEs the chance to expand their operations within the Scottish tourism and heritage sector. Suppliers such as Own Label Company Scotland Ltd, The River Tweed Whisky Co, Select Drams Ltd, and Hemisphere Brands Ltd have been successful in securing positions within the awarded lots, benefitting from the endorsement and procurement scale facilitated by Historic Environment Scotland. Companies with a robust stock range, competitive pricing, and the capacity to deliver goods conforming to the quality criteria outlined by the contracting authority will find this opportunity particularly appealing.

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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-r6ebe6-0000797256
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536965
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Notice Documents

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