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title: "Port Marine Safety Code - Designated Person"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000664397"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-20"
---

# Port Marine Safety Code - Designated Person

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000664397

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council is conducting a procurement process for the contract titled "Port Marine Safety Code - Designated Person." This initiative falls under the services industry category and is located in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands. The procurement is currently in the award stage, having reached completion with the contract signed on 7th October 2021, valued at £67,590. The open procedure method was employed, and the initial tender submission deadline was 9th September 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in maritime safety and port management services, particularly those with expertise in compliance with safety codes and independent assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, especially those that possess relevant qualifications such as SCTW or RN Officer of the Watch Certificate. Companies that can demonstrate practical experience in marine safety management systems will be particularly attractive to the contracting authority, as Orkney Islands Council seeks to ensure high standards of safety in its local authority ports.

## 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 Port Marine Safety Code published by Department of Transport in November 2016.

### 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 an independent person / company to be the Designated Person function for the Port Marine Safety Code and associated marine Safety Management System (mSMS) in place at present.

Renewal: A further two x 12 month extension periods (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=DEC436306 |
| 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 | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 9 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | August 2026 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,590 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436306
- 18 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424794

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG424794&idx=1
  18th August 2021 - 001- ITT Port Marine Safety Code - Designated Person
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG424794&idx=2
  18th August 2021 - Appendix 1 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424794
  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 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 published by Department of Transport in November 2016.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436306
  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 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 published by Department of Transport in November 2016.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.ukhttps://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
- http://www.orkneyharbours.com
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000664397
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

## Provenance

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