Tender

Weapon Cabinets

CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)

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Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is currently in the tender stage of procuring weapon cabinets, with the tender notice dated 16th April 2026. This procurement involves the supply, delivery, fitting, and maintenance of weapon cabinets across various UK locations, falling under the armoured or reinforced safes, strongboxes, and doors industry category. The deadline for enquiries is set for 21st April 2026, and submissions must be completed by 3rd May 2026 at 23:00. The procurement method employed is an open competition below the threshold, catering primarily to the goods category, with an inclusive services component.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying security equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-quality weapon storage solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The contract period spans from 14th June 2026 to 13th June 2029, with potential for extension up to two additional years. With a total potential gross value of £192,000, businesses capable of meeting technical specifications and competitive pricing could see substantial growth through this engagement with a sub-central government authority. The tender is guided by a comprehensive allocation of criteria, focusing on 60% technical and 40% pricing considerations.

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Notice Title

Weapon Cabinets

Notice Description

CNC requires the supply, delivery, fitting and maintenance inclusive of emergency call out cover for weapon cabinets to UK wide locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034604-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35320000 - Firearms

35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition

39141300 - Cabinets

39173000 - Storage units

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
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
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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