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title: "Historic Environment Scotland Enterprise - Whisky and Liqueur"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029dea"
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# Historic Environment Scotland Enterprise - Whisky and Liqueur

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029dea

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024338-2021 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Winter 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,239 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | HEMISPHERE BRANDS; MORRISON SCOTCH WHISKY DISTILLERS; OWN LABEL COMPANY SCOTLAND; SELECT DRAMS; THE RIVER TWEED WHISKY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024338-2021
- 22 Mar 2021 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005753-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

## Provenance

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