This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

15 Jun 2026 at 08:00

Tender

27 May 2026 at 16:08

Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) is managing a procurement process for "Carbine Sight Magnifiers" intended for use on carbine weapon systems. The procurement falls within the weapons, ammunition, and associated parts category, located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Although initially active, the procurement process was withdrawn on 15th June 2026 due to inconsistencies within the tender documents, with an intention to be re-published at a later date. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a planned tender period originally set to close by 27th June 2026. The overall contract value was estimated at £900,000 GBP, with an additional provision for renewal extending the term by up to two years.

The opportunity, once re-published, will present significant potential for businesses specializing in firearms components, optics, and advanced surveillance equipment. Companies capable of fulfilling large-scale contracts, particularly those with experience in government contracts and the defence sector, will find this tender appealing. Given the requirement for electronic submissions and the competitive nature of the bidding process, businesses with sophisticated digital procurement capabilities will be well-suited to compete. This will be an opportunity for business expansion into the public sector, specifically within a niche market serving national security organisations.

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Notice Title

Carbine Sight Magnifiers

Notice Description

Magnifiers for use on Carbine weapon systems

Lot Information

Lot 1

Magnifiers for use on Carbine weapon systems

Renewal: option years 1+1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06872e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055975-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
11 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
CULHAM, ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE
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

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