Tender

Carbine Risers

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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 Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Carbine Risers." This opportunity falls under the industry categories of weapons, ammunition, and police equipment with a specific focus on parts of light firearms. The buying organisation's address is Building F6, First Floor, Culham Campus, Abingdon, UK. The procurement method being used is an open, below threshold competition, allowing for electronic submission, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 27th June 2026. The procurement comprises goods with a potential value of £120,000 and a contract period commencing on 16th August 2026, stretching until 15th August 2031. The final date to submit enquiries is 16th June 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that can supply high-quality police equipment and firearms parts. Suitable businesses, particularly SMEs, can leverage this opportunity to engage in a five- to seven-year contract, allowing for significant business growth and stability. Companies that are proficient in fulfilling technical aspects and competitive pricing will be well-positioned, as the award criteria weight heavily on technical capabilities at 60%, complemented by a 40% emphasis on pricing. This presents a unique chance for those with the capability to innovate and provide quality solutions within the requirements of public authority procurement.

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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/049866-2026
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

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
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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