---
title: "Provision of Classification Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0582af"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0582af.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2025-08-06"
---

# Provision of Classification Services

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0582af

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## Summary

The procurement process centred around the Provision of Classification Services has been managed by the Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority), targeting the maritime sector with vessel registration services. The award, related to tender OIC/PROC/1910 NCA504 and the main procurement category of services, was completed and involves surveys for class entry of existing ships within the UKM region. This procurement followed a limited procedure, specifically an award without prior publication, due to the technical reasons restricting the number of potential service providers. Orkney Islands Council completed this process by awarding the contract to Lloyd's Register EMEA, with a contract value of £204,000, signed on 26th June 2024.

This tender creates avenues for business growth, particularly for large businesses capable of handling complex maritime classification tasks like Lloyd's Register EMEA. Firms specializing in vessel registration or maritime surveys, particularly ones with technical expertise and experience with ageing fleets, may find similar opportunities beneficial. The procurement's limited nature suggests that unique challenges exist, highlighting opportunities for companies capable of addressing complex technical requirements where competition is minimal.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046610-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £204,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY) |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LLOYD'S REGISTER EMEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726100 - Vessel registration services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046610-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806587
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11522

## Provenance

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