--- title: "Unique Sustainable Wine Supplier" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000497099" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000497099" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000497099.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000497099.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2017-06-13" --- # Unique Sustainable Wine Supplier Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000497099 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000497099) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000497099.json) ## Summary The University of Edinburgh is currently in the award stage of the procurement process for a contract titled "Unique Sustainable Wine Supplier." This procurement, classified under the goods category within the education industry, is based in the City of Edinburgh Area. The contract was signed on 13th June 2017 and aims to establish a relationship with Alliance Wines, a Scottish-based wine producer and distributor known for its sustainable practices. The procurement method used is limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition required. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in sustainable and ethically sourced products, particularly in the food and beverage sector. Companies that focus on small-scale production and have the ability to offer customised and locally sourced products would be particularly well-suited to compete. Those involved in ecological farming, logistics for small deliveries, and suppliers seeking to engage with educational institutions may find this contract aligns well with their offerings and values. ## Notice Alliance Wines are the only Scottish based wine producer, importer and distributor with their own bonded facilities in Ayrshire employing local staff. All stock comes directly by sea to Grangemouth massively reducing carbon footprint. All other supplier's goods come by road from London so the carbon footprint by comparison is far higher for every bottle. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Alliance Wines are the only Scottish based wine producer, importer and distributor with their own bonded facilities in Ayrshire employing local staff. All stock comes directly by sea to Grangemouth massively reducing carbon footprint. All other supplier's goods come by road from London so the carbon footprint by comparison is far higher for every bottle. - They have an exclusive relationship with all their suppliers with complete control of their supply chain. Their primary market is trade with zero exposure in national or supermarket chains and have two Master of Wine qualified directors creating wines which are customised to suit each individual customer. All sales personnel are WSET diploma qualified. -A local supplier with no minimum case order. They have scheduled deliveries 5 days a week and 6 during August and December with their own in house fleet of vans ensuring delivery commitments are always met. -Their location and ability to offer deliveries in smaller quantities on a more or less daily basis is critical for the University's business requirements and is not provided by any other supplier. The University needs to enable all of our many locations to order wine in smaller volumes for functions which occur throughout the year and this level of availability with no minimum order is essential for our requirements. -Biodynamic farming practices are utilised which promote biodiversity and many suppliers use organic farming practices. Where possible livestock, birds and insects are used in place of tractors and herbicides. Waste water is recycled and natural grass is used between vines to regulate soil moisture and yields. -Alliance source 1200 wines from various countries with prices ranging from GBP4 to GBP500 a bottle. These wines cannot be sourced from any other supplier. They own vineyards in Australia and work with many SME growers in Australia, Spain, Chile, Italy and elsewhere which is unique for a Scottish company of this size. -They are the most sustainable supplier in the market only delivering ecologically and ethically clean wines. They do not engage in branding or marketing ensuring all value goes back into the production cycle and not on advertising. The major suppliers are unable to work with and support small growers or producers in this way as their business models do not involve these types of relationships. Alliance employ 72 people in Scotland and have been working in Scotland for 33 years. ### Procurement Information Alliance Wines are the only Scottish based wine producer, importer and distributor with their own bonded facilities in Ayrshire employing local staff. All stock comes directly by sea to Grangemouth massively reducing carbon footprint. All other supplier's goods come by road from London so the carbon footprint by comparison is far higher for every bottle. -They have an exclusive relationship with all their suppliers with complete control of their supply chain. Their primary market is trade with zero exposure in national or supermarket chains and have two Master of Wine qualified directors creating wines which are customised to suit each individual customer. All sales personnel are WSET diploma qualified. -A local supplier with no minimum case order. They have scheduled deliveries 5 days a week and 6 during August and December with their own in house fleet of vans ensuring delivery commitments are always met. -Their location and ability to offer deliveries in smaller quantities on a more or less daily basis is critical for the University's business requirements and is not provided by any other supplier. The University needs to enable all of our many locations to order wine in smaller volumes for functions which occur throughout the year and this level of availability with no minimum order is essential for our requirements. -Biodynamic farming practices are utilised which promote biodiversity and many suppliers use organic farming practices. Where possible livestock, birds and insects are used in place of tractors and herbicides. Waste water is recycled and natural grass is used between vines to regulate soil moisture and yields. -Alliance source 1200 wines from various countries with prices ranging from GBP4 to GBP500 a bottle. These wines cannot be sourced from any other supplier. They own vineyards in Australia and work with many SME growers in Australia, Spain, Chile, Italy and elsewhere which is unique for a Scottish company of this size. -They are the most sustainable supplier in the market only delivering ecologically and ethically clean wines. They do not engage in branding or marketing ensuring all value goes back into the production cycle and not on advertising. The major suppliers are unable to work with and support small growers or producers in this way as their business models do not involve these types of relationships. Alliance employ 72 people in Scotland and have been working in Scotland for 33 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286293 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jun 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Jun 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH1 1HT | | 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 | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | UKM25 Edinburgh, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15930000 - Wines ## Release History - 13 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286293 - 26 May 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284281 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284281 Unique Sustainable Wine Supplier - Alliance Wines are the only Scottish based wine producer, importer and distributor with their own bonded facilities in Ayrshire employing local staff. All stock comes directly by sea to Grangemouth massively reducing carbon footprint. All other supplier's goods come by road from London so the carbon footprint by comparison is far higher for every bottle. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN286293 Unique Sustainable Wine Supplier - Alliance Wines are the only Scottish based wine producer, importer and distributor with their own bonded facilities in Ayrshire employing local staff. All stock comes directly by sea to Grangemouth massively reducing carbon footprint. All other supplier's goods come by road from London so the carbon footprint by comparison is far higher for every bottle. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000497099 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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