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Tender: Independent Designated Person for Ports & Marine Safety Management – Orkney Islands Council (Scapa Flow, Kirkwall & Ferry Terminals)

Released 5 months ago

Closed30 Jun 2026

Est. valueEstimate£20K to £100K

LocationScotland

AgencyOrkney Islands Council

SourcePublic Contracts Scotland

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Submissions closedClosed Tue, 30 June 2026

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Orkney Islands Council is seeking a practical, pragmatic and independent person or company to act as the Designated Person for its Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and Marine Safety Management System (MSMS), covering the local authority ports of Scapa Flow, Kirkwall and additional ferry terminals and piers within the Orkney Islands. The appointment must meet the requirements set out in the Department for Transport’s Ports & Marine Facilities Safety Code and the accompanying A Guide to Good Practice on Port and Marine Facilities, both published in April 2025, and comply with any further updates or amendments for the contract period.

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