Tender

Carbine Slings

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 May 2026 at 14:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 09:41

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has issued a tender for the procurement of carbine slings. This procurement is in the tender stage, and the details indicate an open competition method below the threshold. The CNPA/CNC is based at Building F6, First Floor, Culham Campus in Abingdon, United Kingdom. Interested suppliers should be aware of the submission deadlines: the enquiry period closes on 15th June 2026 at 23:00, with the tender period ending on 27th June 2026 at 11:00. This opportunity is classified under police equipment, parts of firearms and ammunition, and parts of light firearms, with a total contract value estimated at £120,000 gross.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of firearms accessories, particularly those experienced with police or military equipment. The open competition aspect broadens the scope for a diverse range of suppliers to engage with the CNPA/CNC, and SMEs are specifically acknowledged as suitable applicants. The contract, commencing on 16th August 2026, is set to run until 15th August 2031, with potential for two additional option years (1+1), which could offer extended commercial benefits and foster long-term business growth for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbine Slings

Notice Description

The CNC is looking to procure slings for out new fleet of Carbines

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06870d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049823-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

CPV Codes

35200000 - Police equipment

35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition

35341000 - Parts of light firearms

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 20264 weeks 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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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