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title: "Services of a Whisky Experience Partner"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000688101"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND"
published: "2022-08-24"
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# Services of a Whisky Experience Partner

Buyer: HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000688101

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by High Life Highland involves the appointment of a commercial partner to design and operate a unique whisky experience within the North Tower of Inverness Castle, reflecting the 'Spirit of the Highlands' theme. The tender, titled "Services of a Whisky Experience Partner," falls under the services category and is at the active stage. Key dates include the tender period ending on April 28, 2022, and the award period starting on April 29, 2022. The location for this opportunity is Inverness, UK, and the buying organization's contact details are available on their website.

This tender by High Life Highland presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in the whisky sector and experience design to collaborate on the unique project at Inverness Castle. The nature of the contract emphasizes partnership and collaboration, offering scope to enhance visitor experience quality through specialist expertise. Businesses with a focus on creative design, whisky sector operations, and visitor experience enhancement are well-suited to compete for this tender and contribute to the innovative whisky experience envisioned for the Castle.

## Notice

On behalf of THC, HLH wish to appoint a commercial partner to design and operate a unique whisky experience within the North Tower of Inverness Castle that celebrates and resonates with the 'Spirit of the Highlands' theme. The word partnership is used deliberately to highlight from the outset that the nature of this contract must be collaborative. At this stage in the project there is the opportunity to add specialist expertise in the whisky sector to the existing design and creative teams to further enhance the quality and breadth of the visitor experience at the Castle.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

On behalf of THC, HLH wish to appoint a commercial partner to design and operate a unique whisky experience within the North Tower of Inverness Castle that celebrates and resonates with the 'Spirit of the Highlands' theme. The word partnership is used deliberately to highlight from the outset that the nature of this contract must be collaborative. At this stage in the project there is the opportunity to add specialist expertise in the whisky sector to the existing design and creative teams to further enhance the quality and breadth of the visitor experience at the Castle.

Renewal: This is dependant on partnership agreed and whether there may be on site delays

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457197 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2022 |
| 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 | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services
- 92312000 - Artistic services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457197
- 24 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444348

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444348&idx=11
  25th April 2022 - Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444348&idx=1
  24th March 2022 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444348&idx=2
  24th March 2022 - List of Key Staff
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444348&idx=3
  24th March 2022 - Non Disclosure
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444348&idx=4
  24th March 2022 - Certificate of Bona Fide Tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444348&idx=5
  24th March 2022 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444348&idx=6
  24th March 2022 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444348&idx=7
  24th March 2022 - Business Continuity
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444348&idx=8
  24th March 2022 - SPECIFICATION
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444348&idx=9
  24th March 2022 - Artist Impressions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR444348&idx=10
  24th March 2022 - Floor plans room layouts
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444348
  Services of a Whisky Experience Partner - On behalf of THC, HLH wish to appoint a commercial partner to design and operate a unique whisky experience within the North Tower of Inverness Castle that celebrates and resonates with the 'Spirit of the Highlands' theme. The word partnership is used deliberately to highlight from the outset that the nature of this contract must be collaborative. At this stage in the project there is the opportunity to add specialist expertise in the whisky sector to the existing design and creative teams to further enhance the quality and breadth of the visitor experience at the Castle.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG457197
  Services of a Whisky Experience Partner - On behalf of THC, HLH wish to appoint a commercial partner to design and operate a unique whisky experience within the North Tower of Inverness Castle that celebrates and resonates with the 'Spirit of the Highlands' theme. The word partnership is used deliberately to highlight from the outset that the nature of this contract must be collaborative. At this stage in the project there is the opportunity to add specialist expertise in the whisky sector to the existing design and creative teams to further enhance the quality and breadth of the visitor experience at the Castle.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.highlifehighland.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000688101
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/authority
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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