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Provision of Classification Services

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)

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06 Aug 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) has recently completed the procurement process titled "Provision of Classification Services," concerning surveys for class entry for existing ships. This procurement, categorised under port-related activities and services with CPV code 63726100, took place in the UKM region. The procurement followed a 'limited' method, meaning it was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons and the specific needs related to the ageing vessel fleet. The procurement process culminated in an award to Lloyd's Register EMEA, with a contract signed on 26th June 2024, valued at £204,000.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in port-related classifications, particularly those capable of handling technical challenges associated with older ships. Large-scale service providers with expertise in maritime classifications could find similar contracts advantageous, especially when operating within niches that may be underserved due to the complexities involved. By establishing a footing in such specialised areas, businesses could leverage their capabilities to secure further opportunities in similar public procurement processes across the maritime industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Classification Services

Notice Description

Surveys for Class Entry for Existing Ships

Procurement Information

It is possible for other IACS members to quote for the classification services but the age of the fleet presents several challenges. Other providers have been approached, however, they are not interested in Vessels of this age profile as apparently it will bring their age profile of ship classed up which they do not want. The vessels currently carry various memorandum on the Lloyds classification particularly on the engine blocks, which may cause difficulties for transfer of classification should another provider be appointed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806587
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536442
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63726100 - Vessel registration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£204,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
brucepinkerton@hotmail.com
Contact Phone
+44 1856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LLOYD'S REGISTER EMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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