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title: "Dallas Dhu Distillery"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000553563"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2018-08-13"
---

# Dallas Dhu Distillery

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000553563

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a Request for Information (RFI) initiated by Historic Environment Scotland for the development of the Dallas Dhu Distillery, located in Forres, Scotland. The buying organisation, Historic Environment Scotland, is looking for proposals to enhance the site and its visitor experience as part of the conservation and heritage industry. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key documentation available for interested parties. The planned communication date for future notices is 14 December 2018.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in heritage conservation, tourism, and distilling. Companies with expertise in site development, visitor experience enhancement, or sustainable distilling practices would be particularly well-suited for this project. The nature of the project invites collaborative proposals, making this an ideal opportunity for partnerships between firms from various sectors to innovate and contribute to the revitalisation of a historical site.

## Notice

1.1 This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to enable Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to engage the wider market to receive information on solutions to meet our needs to develop Dallas Dhu Distillery. A unique opportunity is now available at the historic Dallas Dhu Distillery. HES is inviting proposals from any interested parties, either individually or in collaboration with others, to develop the site.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A unique opportunity is now available at the historic Dallas Dhu Distillery. HES is inviting proposals from any interested parties, either individually or in collaboration with others, to develop the site. Ideas for development could include (but are not exclusive to) storing whisky in a historic dunnage warehouse, the possibility of recommencing distilling at the site, (whisky, craft, gin, beer, rum or other), an extension and improvement of the visitor experience at the site, a 'whisky academy' or any other viable suggestions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328089 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 45 - Construction work
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
- 45111291 - Site-development work
- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328089

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328089&idx=1
  15th August 2018 - Request for Information - Dallas Dhu
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328089&idx=2
  15th August 2018 - Dallas Dhu - Statement of Significance
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328089&idx=3
  15th August 2018 - Elevations
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328089&idx=4
  15th August 2018 - Ground Floor Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328089&idx=5
  15th August 2018 - 1st Floor Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG328089&idx=6
  15th August 2018 - 2nd Floor Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG328089
  Dallas Dhu Distillery - 1.1 This Request for Information (RFI) is intended to enable Historic Environment Scotland (HES) to engage the wider market to receive information on solutions to meet our needs to develop Dallas Dhu Distillery. A unique opportunity is now available at the historic Dallas Dhu Distillery. HES is inviting proposals from any interested parties, either individually or in collaboration with others, to develop the site.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000553563
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=553563

## Provenance

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