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title: "Whisky and Liqueur"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050867"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
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# Whisky and Liqueur

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050867

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048518-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If all extensions are used then the contract will be up for re-tender in 2029. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,250,000 |

## 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | HEMISPHERE BRANDS; 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

- 13 Aug 2025 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048518-2025
- 28 Apr 2025 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017320-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797256
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

## Provenance

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