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Carbine Risers

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

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

15 Jun 2026 at 08:01

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

27 May 2026 at 15:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 10:05

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Carbine Risers was initiated by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC). This tender, under the title "Carbine Risers," falls within the industry categories of weapons, police equipment, and parts of light firearms, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 16th June 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 27th June 2026. The tender is being conducted through an open competition method, and it is valued at £150,000 gross. The contractual period is set from 16th August 2026 to 15th August 2031, with potential renewal options available.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the sectors of weapons and police equipment manufacturing. With an active procurement stage and a focus on open competition, SMEs can find a suitable fit for their capabilities to enter this market. The procurement emphasises technical expertise with a weighted criterion of 60% technical and 40% price, encouraging businesses with strong technical offerings to compete. The electronic submission policy allows for convenient participation, helping businesses to grow by securing long-term contracts in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbine Risers

Notice Description

CNC are looking to compete for the supply of Carbine risers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068717
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055977-2026
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

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35341000 - Parts of light firearms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £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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