Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Historic Environment Scotland
Longmore House, Salisbury Place
Edinburgh
EH9 1SH
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://historicenvironment.scot
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Built Environment, Conservation, Tourism, Heritage
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Whisky and Liqueur
Reference number
HES/C/4284
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Historic Environment Scotland branded Whisky
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see document 2 Specification for full details and description of the procurement
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Stock Range / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Storage and stocking / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Tasting Events / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering Arragements / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Policies / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of 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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Malt Scotch Whisky
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see document 2 Specification for full description of the procurement.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Stock Range / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Storage and Stocking / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Tasting Events / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering Arrangements / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Policies / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of 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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Liqueur
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Please see document 2 - Specification for full description of the procurement
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Stock Range / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Storage and Stocking / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Tasting Events / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Ordering Arrangements / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Policies / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work Practices / Weighting: 5%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of 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.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
HES use Scotbis, an independent provider of business credit reports, to assess the financial standing of tenderers. The overall aim of this assessment is to ensure, as far as possible, that any potential Supplier will not have financial difficulties that endanger their ability to perform the Contract. If financial information cannot be gained from that source Historic Environment Scotland will request that you provide full audited accounts for the last full financial year. If Suppliers cannot provide any of the assurances as detailed above, and it is determined by HES that your financial strength is not adequate, then your company may not pass the financial evaluation. If you can provide the assurances as detailed above, HES may explore these options with you before determining whether your company can be taken forward in this procurement exercise. Bank details may also be sought to support the above.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
28 May 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
28 May 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: If all extensions are used then the contract will be up for re-tender in 2029.
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Please ensure that you have read and agreed to the T&Cs on this contract. HES cannot negotiate at point of award or post contract award on any issues.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=797256.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
HES is looking for suppliers to put forward any suggestions of community benefits that they could bring to this contract.
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Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=797256
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom