--- title: "Provision of Designated Person for the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and Marine Safety Management System (MSMS)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832914" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832914" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832914.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832914.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-27" --- # 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-r6ebe6-0000832914 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832914) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832914.json) ## Summary The Orkney Islands Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a Designated Person for the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and Marine Safety Management System (MSMS). This contract pertains to the Council's role as the Statutory and Competent Harbour Authority for local authority ports such as Scapa Flow, Kirkwall, and other ferry terminals within the Orkney Islands group. The procurement is classified under general public services, specifically focused on harbour authorities, with a total contract value estimated at GBP 175,000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, and the deadline for submissions is set for 30th June 2026, with an anticipated contract period starting on 13th October 2026 and ending on 12th October 2029. The process is conducted through an open procedure, requiring electronic submissions, and is governed by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies with expertise in marine safety management systems and harbour operations. Firms or individuals with experience in serving as a Designated Person in similar capacities, and possessing qualifications such as a Harbour Master's certificate or SCTW/RN Officer of the Watch Certificate, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. With options for potential extensions and a structured requirement plan, businesses can leverage this procurement for sustained involvement, thereby enhancing their growth potential in the maritime safety management industry. Additionally, the Orkney Islands Council's openness to electronic submissions allows for broader participation, facilitating engagement from diverse geographic locations. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556616 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 | 27 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556616 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556616 Provision of Designated Person for the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and Marine Safety Management System (MSMS) - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832914 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832914 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=832914 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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