Tender

Carbine Torches

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 May 2026 at 14:50

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) and Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) have initiated a procurement process for the supply of carbine torches, targeting primarily the police equipment category. This tender is currently at the tender stage, and the procurement follows an open competition below the threshold procedure. The contract is valued at GBP 170,000 and will be fulfilled over a period from 16th August 2026 to 15th August 2031, with potential renewal options. Interested parties should note that the submission deadline for enquiries and tenders is set for 27th June 2026. The buying organization, CNPA/CNC, is located at Building F6, First Floor, Culham Campus, Abingdon, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in supplying police and security equipment, particularly those providing torches and associated products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with the capability to deliver within the specified geographical area, are encouraged to participate. With a weighted evaluation criterion prioritising technical aspects (60%) over price (40%), companies with innovative and technically adept solutions stand to gain a competitive advantage. This procurement could be a gateway for suppliers aiming to cement their presence within the public sector, particularly in the field of defence and security solutions.

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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/049852-2026
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

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
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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