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Carbine Slings

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

15 Jun 2026 at 08:02

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
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) had initially announced a tender for the provision of carbine slings, categorised under police equipment and parts of firearms, with a total value of £100,000 to £120,000. This procurement, intended to be an open competition, aimed to supply slings for a new fleet of carbines, with a procurement stage set to move from planning to tender. The process has seen developments across various stages beginning with planning in April 2026 and moving to an active tender in May 2026. However, the process was marked by a cancellation notice in June 2026, due to inconsistencies in the tender documents, although there is potential for re-issuance at a later date.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production or supply of police equipment and firearm accessories, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the procurement's suitability criteria. As the tender process is expected to be relaunched, businesses in these sectors should prepare to leverage the open competition method to secure a contract supplying high-quality, technically competent products, as indicated by the weighted evaluation criteria prioritising technical aspects. Additionally, the potential for contract renewal, with an option for one additional year, presents long-term business opportunities for suppliers who can meet the CNC's specific requirements.

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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/055979-2026
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

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
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2026Expired
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
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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

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