---
title: "Provision of Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636783"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000636783.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)"
published: "2020-11-20"
---

# Provision of Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636783

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Orkney Islands Council (Harbour Authority) seeking bids for the "Provision of Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority." This tender, classified under the services industry category, is based in Kirkwall, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a total contract value of £250,000. The tender period is active, concluding on 18 December 2020, with bids to be opened the same day. The anticipated commencement date for the contract is 1 February 2021, with a contract duration until 31 January 2024, including provisions for possible extensions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in security services, particularly those experienced in maritime or harbour operations. Companies capable of managing security for cruise and passenger vessels would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses must demonstrate the ability to meet relevant technical, economic, and suitability criteria as outlined in the tender documents, encouraging robust competition among capable suppliers in the security services sector.

## Notice

Provision of Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority - anticipated commencement date 1 February 2021.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of security services for Orkney Harbour Authority. Attendance on cruise / passenger vessels whilst visiting Orkney within the remit of the Council in its role as Statutory Harbour Authority.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available (subject to satisfactory performance)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400157 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | November 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 (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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75241000 - Public security services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400157

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV400157&idx=5
  1st December 2020 - Schedule of Cruise Liners for 2021 in relation to Orkney.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV400157&idx=1
  20th November 2020 - ITT Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV400157&idx=2
  20th November 2020 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV400157&idx=3
  20th November 2020 - Appendix 2 - OICMS - Health and Safety Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV400157&idx=4
  20th November 2020 - Appendix 3 - OICMS - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400157
  Provision of Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority - Provision of Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority - anticipated commencement date 1 February 2021.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=636783
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=636783
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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