Carbine sighting system

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

15 Jun 2026 at 07:57

Tender

27 May 2026 at 12:38

Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority, a public authority under central government, is managing a procurement process for the supply and installation of carbine holographic sighting systems. This procurement, designated under ID CNC/1255, falls under the "Weapons, ammunition and associated parts" industry category with a total estimated value of £840,000.00 GBP. The procurement covers the Abingdon area in Oxfordshire, UK. The process has reached the tender cancellation stage as of 15th June 2026 due to inconsistencies in the tender documents, with plans for republishing at a later date following an earlier initiation in the planned and active stages. The open procedure method was utilised, with electronic submissions required and a tender period originally set to close by 27th June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in optical equipment and firearms accessories, particularly companies capable of delivering high-quality holographic sight systems designed to enhance the operational capabilities of law enforcement. SMEs with expertise in providing sophisticated weapon sighting solutions could find this procurement aligned with their business growth strategies, especially considering the potential for future re-tendering. Furthermore, the existence of options for contract extensions ensures a more enduring business relationship, fostering further growth opportunities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Carbine sighting system

Notice Description

The CNC are seeking to procure a holographic sighting system for their fleet of Carbines

Lot Information

Lot 1

The CNC are seeking to procure a holographic sighting system for their fleet of Carbines

Renewal: option for 1+1 extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055972-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35341000 - Parts of light firearms

38633000 - Telescopic sights

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£840,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

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
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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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

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

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