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ITT Provision of Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority

Orkney Islands Council

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15 Jul 2026 at 16:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring security services for its Harbour Authority, required to operate at various piers including Kirkwall Pier, Hatston Pier, and Stromness Piers in the Orkney Islands region. The project, titled "ITT Provision of Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority," falls under the services category with a focus on security as its main industry category. The contract is valued at £850,000 and is expected to commence on 1 January 2027 for an initial period of three years, with possible extensions totaling up to five years. Bids must be submitted electronically by 14 August 2026, with the award process beginning shortly thereafter. The open procedure is adopted in this procurement process, ensuring transparency and competitive participation.

This tender presents an opportunity for firms specialising in security services to establish a relationship with a prominent regional authority and perhaps expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Businesses that possess robust capabilities in quality service delivery and efficient contract management are likely to be competitive contenders. The involvement of overseeing security operations for cruise and passenger vessels positions companies to leverage this contract for significant business growth in the maritime security domain, particularly with Orkney's evolving tourism and maritime activities. Qualified firms should ensure that submissions meet all specified criteria and are completed within the submission terms to exploit this growth opportunity effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT Provision of Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of Security Services to attend cruise / passenger vessels whilst visiting Orkney within the remit of the Council in its role as Statutory Harbour Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority has a requirement for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of Security Services to attend cruise / passenger vessels whilst visiting Orkney within the remit of the Council in its role as Statutory Harbour Authority. The main locations being (but not necessarily limited to):- Kirkwall Pier, Hatston Pier, Stromness Piers, including Copland's Dock, Scapa Pier, Lyness Pier, All other piers within Orkney Harbours areas (as required) Contract will commence on the 1 January 2027 for a fixed period of three years, with options for two further twelve months extensions, giving a maximum period of five years.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extension available.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066951-2026
Current Stage
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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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

75241000 - Public security services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
July 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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