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Carbine Torches

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 14:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 10:18

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) initiated a tender process entitled "Carbine Torches" in the industry category of police and security equipment. The contracting authority located in Abingdon, United Kingdom, used the open procurement method for this process. The tender, valued at £170,000, was first published on 27 May 2026, with a submission deadline set for 27 June 2026. The procurement process, currently marked as cancelled as of 15 June 2026, was intended to secure the supply of torches adapted for police use, indicating a significant investment in security equipment.

This procurement opportunity presents growth potential for businesses specialising in police and defence equipment, particularly those capable of delivering high-technical specifications at competitive prices, as the award criteria prioritise 60% technical merit and 40% price. Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the tender sought to engage businesses with the capability to supply goods throughout the UK over an extended contract period, with provisions for renewals, thus offering a stable, long-term business prospect. Interested suppliers are encouraged to watch for a re-published tender following the cancellation due to document inconsistencies, which may bring a revitalised opportunity to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbine Torches

Notice Description

CNC are looking to secure the supply of carbine fitted Torches

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06871e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055978-2026
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

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

CPV Codes

31521320 - Torches

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

35200000 - Police equipment

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

38653100 - Flashlights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £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
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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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