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title: "Provision of Designated Person for the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and Marine Safety Management System (MSMS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a550"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-27"
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# Provision of Designated Person for the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and Marine Safety Management System (MSMS)

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a550

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council, acting as the Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority, has initiated a tender for the provision of a Designated Person for its Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and Marine Safety Management System (MSMS). The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is open until 30th June 2026. The contract will commence on 13th October 2026 and conclude on 12th October 2029, with possible extensions totalling up to two years. This tender falls under the services category within the marine services industry, specifically focused on the Orkney Islands, covering the ports of Scapa Flow, Kirkwall, and additional ferry terminals/piers. The contract is valued at £175,000, with a procurement method classified as an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland online portal.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the marine services sector, particularly those with experience in harbour management and safety compliance. Companies with qualified managerial staff, including those holding SCTW or RN Officer of the Watch Certificates, alongside experienced senior managers with Harbour Master or Port Management qualifications, would be well-suited to compete. The contract's focus on safety and compliance with the updated Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code makes it a strategic opportunity for businesses looking to expand their presence in the Orkney Islands' maritime sector or strengthen their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049346-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | May / June 2031 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | £175,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| 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 | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 07:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049346-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
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