Planning

Weapon Cabinets

CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY

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Planning

10 Apr 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority is overseeing a planned procurement process titled "Weapon Cabinets," focusing on the supply and fitting of weapon cabinets. This contract pertains to the goods category within the industries of cabinets and armoured or reinforced safes. The location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, with procurement at the planning stage. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition. The final date for tender submission is 24 April 2026, with enquiries due by 17 April 2026. The planned contract period is set to begin on 8 June 2026 and end on 7 June 2029, with potential for extension. This procurement follows the legal framework as outlined in 2023/54 UK legislation.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in manufacturing or supplying weapon storage solutions, particularly those producing durable cabinets and reinforced safes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given their suitability for the tender. The bidding process may facilitate business growth by granting access to a substantial contract valued at £160,000, with a possibility of renewal for up to two additional years. This opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to expand their market presence within the public sector and align their offerings with the needs of central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Weapon Cabinets

Notice Description

Supply and fitting of weapon cabinets

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068014
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032862-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

39141300 - Cabinets

44421000 - Armoured or reinforced safes, strongboxes and doors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CULHAM, ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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