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Provision of Designated Person for the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and Marine Safety Management System (MSMS)

Orkney Islands Council

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27 May 2026 at 08:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council, acting as the Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority, has initiated a tender for the provision of a Designated Person for its Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and Marine Safety Management System (MSMS). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is open until 30th June 2026. The contract will commence on 13th October 2026 and conclude on 12th October 2029, with possible extensions totalling up to two years. This tender falls under the services category within the marine services industry, specifically focused on the Orkney Islands, covering the ports of Scapa Flow, Kirkwall, and additional ferry terminals/piers. The contract is valued at £175,000, with a procurement method classified as an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland online portal.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the marine services sector, particularly those with experience in harbour management and safety compliance. Companies with qualified managerial staff, including those holding SCTW or RN Officer of the Watch Certificates, alongside experienced senior managers with Harbour Master or Port Management qualifications, would be well-suited to compete. The contract's focus on safety and compliance with the updated Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code makes it a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence in the Orkney Islands' maritime sector or strengthen their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Designated Person for the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and Marine Safety Management System (MSMS)

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council is the Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority for the Local Authority ports of Scapa Flow, Kirkwall and additional ferry terminals / piers within the Orkney Islands group. Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a practical, pragmatic and independent person / company to be the Designated Person, as specified within the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code published by Department of Transport in April 2025 and detailed in A Guide to Good Practice on Port and Marine Facilities - Prepared in Conjunction with the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code published in April 2025, and any further updated / amendments for the period of this contracts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Orkney Islands Council is the Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority for the Local Authority ports of Scapa Flow, Kirkwall and additional ferry terminals / piers within the Orkney Islands group. Orkney Islands Council has a requirement for a practical, pragmatic and independent person / company to be the Designated Person, as specified within the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code published by Department of Transport in April 2025 and detailed in A Guide to Good Practice on Port and Marine Facilities - Prepared in Conjunction with the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code published in April 2025, and any further updated / amendments for the period of this contracts.

Renewal: A further two x 12 month extension periods available (subject to satisfactory performance).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a550
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049346-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
May / June 2031

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

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