--- title: "ITT Provision of Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837510" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837510" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837510.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837510.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-15" --- # ITT Provision of Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837510 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837510) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000837510.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the provision of Security Services under its role as the Statutory Harbour Authority. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure method, aimed at servicing cruise and passenger vessels at various piers around the Orkney Islands, including Kirkwall Pier and Stromness Piers. This contract is valued at £850,000 and will commence on 1 January 2027 for a three-year term, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. Key dates include the submission deadline on 14 August 2026 at noon, with awards beginning on the same day at 14:00. The industry category focuses on environmental protection under service procurement methods. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime security services, offering them an avenue to expand their operations and establish a strong presence within the Orkney region. Companies possessing experience in delivering high-quality security services to port facilities would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The open procurement method encourages diverse participation, allowing businesses equipped with necessary resources and a track record in service delivery to competitively bid and potentially secure a long-term contract that supports growth and sectoral influence. ## Notice The Authority has a requirement for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of Security Services to attend cruise / passenger vessels whilst visiting Orkney within the remit of the Council in its role as Statutory Harbour Authority. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority has a requirement for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of Security Services to attend cruise / passenger vessels whilst visiting Orkney within the remit of the Council in its role as Statutory Harbour Authority. The main locations being (but not necessarily limited to):- Kirkwall Pier, Hatston Pier, Stromness Piers, including Copland's Dock, Scapa Pier, Lyness Pier, All other piers within Orkney Harbours areas (as required) Contract will commence on the 1 January 2027 for a fixed period of three years, with options for two further twelve months extensions, giving a maximum period of five years. Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extension available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560265 | | 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 | 15 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 | | Recurrence | July 2031 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £850,000 | | Lots value | £850,000 | | 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 - 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 - 15 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560265 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560265 ITT Provision of Security Services for Orkney Harbour Authority - The Authority has a requirement for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of Security Services to attend cruise / passenger vessels whilst visiting Orkney within the remit of the Council in its role as Statutory Harbour Authority. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=837510 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837510 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=837510 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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