---
title: "Port Marine Safety Code - Designated Person"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000510915"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2017-10-26"
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# Port Marine Safety Code - Designated Person

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000510915

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) has conducted a procurement process for the role of Designated Person, in alignment with the Port Marine Safety Code for their jurisdiction which includes Scapa Flow, Kirkwall, and various ferry terminals within the Orkney Islands. The tender, titled "Port Marine Safety Code - Designated Person," was initiated on 8 September 2017 and had a closing date for submissions on 25 September 2017, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure. The total budget allocated for this service is £75,000, and the subsequent contract was awarded to MARICO Marine on 18 October 2017, following a competitive process.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine safety and compliance services. Companies that can provide independent assessments and expert advice on port operations will be well-positioned to compete in this tender. Given the practical and pragmatic nature of the requirements set forth by the council, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise and the necessary insurance qualifications could particularly benefit from this contract, fostering growth in the marine safety industry within the region.

## Notice

Orkney Islands Council is the Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority for the Local Authority ports of Scapa Flow, Kirkwall and twelve 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 Port Marine Safety Code.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a practical, pragmatic and independent person / company to be the Designated Person, as specified within the Port Marine Safety Code published by Department of Transport in November 2016 and detailed in A Guide to Good Practice on Port Operations - Prepared in Conjunction with the Port Marine Safety Code published in February 2017, and any further updated / amendments for the period of this contract.

Renewal: The initial term is for 36 months with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299116 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2022 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARICO MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 63721200 - Port operation services
- 98362100 - Marine-base support services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299116
- 8 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294900

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294900&idx=1
  8th September 2017 - 001 - ITT Provision of Port Marine Safety Code - Designated Person
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294900&idx=2
  8th September 2017 - 003 - Appendix A To The Contract Notice For Port Marine Safety Code - Designated Person
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP294900&idx=3
  8th September 2017 - 002 - Appendix 1 - ESDP (Scotland) - PMSC - Designated Person
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP294900
  Port Marine Safety Code - Designated Person - Orkney Islands Council is the Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority for the Local Authority ports of Scapa Flow, Kirkwall and twelve 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 Port Marine Safety Code.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT299116
  Port Marine Safety Code - Designated Person - Orkney Islands Council is the Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority for the Local Authority ports of Scapa Flow, Kirkwall and twelve 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 Port Marine Safety Code.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000510915

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