Provision of Designated Person for the Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and Marine Safety Management System (MSMS)
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About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on General Supplies. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 175,000. Proposals must be submitted before June 30, 2026.
Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on May 27, 2026. Last refreshed 17 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council has issued 166 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 103 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is Up to £175,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit Public Contracts Scotland to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is June 30, 2026. Proposals must be received by the contracting authority before that date.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Orkney Islands Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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