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Tender

15 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the provision of Security Services under its role as the Statutory Harbour Authority. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure method, aimed at servicing cruise and passenger vessels at various piers around the Orkney Islands, including Kirkwall Pier and Stromness Piers. This contract is valued at £850,000 and will commence on 1 January 2027 for a three-year term, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. Key dates include the submission deadline on 14 August 2026 at noon, with awards beginning on the same day at 14:00. The industry category focuses on environmental protection under service procurement methods.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime security services, offering them an avenue to expand their operations and establish a strong presence within the Orkney region. Companies possessing experience in delivering high-quality security services to port facilities would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The open procurement method encourages diverse participation, allowing businesses equipped with necessary resources and a track record in service delivery to competitively bid and potentially secure a long-term contract that supports growth and sectoral influence.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837510
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560265
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

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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20265 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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