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title: "Designated Person - Port Marine Safety Code"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651933"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-02"
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# Designated Person - Port Marine Safety Code

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651933

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the tender titled "Designated Person – Port Marine Safety Code". This project falls under the services industry category and is located in Dumfries, UK. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, with key dates including a submission deadline on 5th July 2021 and a subsequent award period beginning on the same day. The council has indicated that they require an independent person or company to fulfil the role of Designated Person, as outlined in the Port Marine Safety Code published by the Department of Transport.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime safety and public service management, particularly those with experience in compliance and operational safety within port environments. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-positioned to compete, as the procurement encourages diverse bids, with previous opportunities attracting multiple submissions from small organisations. Engaging with this contract could enhance their portfolio and foster long-term partnerships with the local authority.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council has a requirement for a practical, pragmatic and independent person or company to be the Designated Person, as specified within the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) published by Department of Transport in November 2016 and detailed in the PMSC's accompanying Guide to Good Practice on Port Operations, as updated in February 2018.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council has a requirement for a practical, pragmatic and independent person or company to be the Designated Person, as specified within the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) published by Department of Transport in November 2016 and detailed in the PMSC's accompanying Guide to Good Practice on Port Operations, as updated in February 2018.

Renewal: There will be the option of two twelve month extensions to initial 3yrs of this contract and if optioned, then the contract will run for 5yrs finishing on 31.5.2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426286 |
| 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 66514120 - Marine, aviation and other transport insurance services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 98360000 - Marine services
- 98362000 - Port management services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426286
- 9 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417679
- 26 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413000

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN417679&idx=1
  9th June 2021 - Tender pack
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR413000&idx=1
  26th April 2021 - Scope of procurement - Designated Person - Port marine safety code
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413000
  Designated Person - Port Marine Safety Code - Dumfries and Galloway Council has a requirement for a practical, pragmatic and independent person or company to be the Designated Person, as specified within the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) published by Department of Transport in November 2016 and detailed in the PMSC's accompanying Guide to Good Practice on Port Operations, as updated in February 2018.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417679
  Designated Person - Port Marine Safety Code - Dumfries and Galloway Council has a requirement for a practical, pragmatic and independent person or company to be the Designated Person, as specified within the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) published by Department of Transport in November 2016 and detailed in the PMSC's accompanying Guide to Good Practice on Port Operations, as updated in February 2018.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP426286
  Designated Person - Port Marine Safety Code - Dumfries and Galloway Council has a requirement for a practical, pragmatic and independent person or company to be the Designated Person, as specified within the Port Marine Safety Code (PMSC) published by Department of Transport in November 2016 and detailed in the PMSC's accompanying Guide to Good Practice on Port Operations, as updated in February 2018.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651933
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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