Tender

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

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Tender

27 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Designated Person for the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and Marine Safety Management System (MSMS). This contract pertains to the Council's role as the Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority for local authority ports such as Scapa Flow, Kirkwall, and other ferry terminals within the Orkney Islands group. The procurement is classified under general public services, specifically focused on harbour authorities, with a total contract value estimated at GBP 175,000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and the deadline for submissions is set for 30th June 2026, with an anticipated contract period starting on 13th October 2026 and ending on 12th October 2029. The process is conducted through an open procedure, requiring electronic submissions, and is governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies with expertise in marine safety management systems and harbour operations. Firms or individuals with experience in serving as a Designated Person in similar capacities, and possessing qualifications such as a Harbour Master's certificate or SCTW/RN Officer of the Watch Certificate, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. With options for potential extensions and a structured requirement plan, businesses can leverage this procurement for sustained involvement, thereby enhancing their growth potential in the maritime safety management industry. Additionally, the Orkney Islands Council's openness to electronic submissions allows for broader participation, facilitating engagement from diverse geographic locations.

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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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832914
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556616
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
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

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
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
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556616
    Provision of Designated Person for the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and Marine Safety Management System (MSMS) - 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.

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