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.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
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,250,000
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.2.11) 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.2.11) 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.2.11) 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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-017320
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Historic Environment Scotland branded Whisky
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Own Label Company Scotland Ltd
Unit 3, 1B Westerton Road, East Mains Industrial Est.
Broxburn
EH52 5AU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,250,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Malt Scotch Whisky
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The River Tweed Whisky Co
72 Main Street, Spittal
Berwick-Upon-Tweed
TD15 1TB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Select Drams Ltd
24/26 Langlands Place, East Kilbride
East Kilbride
G75 0YF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,250,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Liqueur
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hemisphere Brands Ltd.
13 Littlejohn Wynd
Edinburgh
EH10 5SE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,250,000
Section six. Complementary information
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.
(SC Ref:807276)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom