Planning

Carbine sighting system

CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority is initiating a procurement process for the supply of approximately 1,200 carbine sighting systems, under the industry categories of police equipment and weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. Based in Culham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, the authority has planned this tender with the procurement process currently at the planning stage as of 21 April 2026. This open procurement procedure has a tender period concluding on 30 June 2026, followed by the award period ending on the same date, with enquiries accepted until 26 May 2026. The contracting opportunity is classified under central government public authority, highlighting its significant public sector relevance.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in police equipment and weapon systems, particularly those with capacity in goods provision. With a total estimated contract value of £700,000, the procurement method embraces open competition, presenting a substantial growth opportunity for suppliers, including SMEs, due to a suitability provision. Companies with expertise in precision manufacturing and robust supply chain capabilities might find this contract an advantageous entry point into government contracting. Additionally, the potential contract duration spans till 2031, with possible renewal, providing long-term business prospects.

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Notice Title

Carbine sighting system

Notice Description

Supply of carbine sighting system x 1200 approx

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035917-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
11 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 15 Jul 2031 Over 5 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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