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Carbine magazines

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

15 Jun 2026 at 07:59

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

27 May 2026 at 15:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 08:17

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) initiated a procurement process for the contract titled "Carbine Magazines," under the goods category. Despite active tender notices being published, the process has reached a stage of tender cancellation dated 15th June 2026, due to inconsistencies in the tender documents. The procurement was initially planned as an open competition below the threshold, with a contract period slated from 16th August 2026 to 15th August 2031, and opportunities for renewal. The tender was intended to invite submissions to deliver miscellaneous weapons and associated parts across the United Kingdom. However, this has been postponed with expectations for re-publication of the revised tender in the future. Interested parties had up to 27th June 2026 to submit their proposals before the cancellation notice was issued.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of firearms and ammunition. With a contract value ranging up to £200,000, and the procurement methodology encouraging small and medium enterprise (SME) participation, it facilitates business growth for companies capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions at competitive pricing. Potential suppliers had the opportunity to establish long-term business relations with a key public sector organisation, such as the CNPA/CNC, which stands as a sub-central government public authority. Although the current tender has been cancelled, businesses should remain prepared to respond to revised calls to tender, which could further their market reach within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbine magazines

Notice Description

The CNC is seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Carbine Magazines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055973-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35310000 - Miscellaneous weapons

35320000 - Firearms

35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
11 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)
Additional Buyers

CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY

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Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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