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Carbine Magnifier

Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2026 at 10:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 15:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority procured carbine magnifiers for its officers’ optical equipment. Used with a holographic sight, the magnifier is intended to improve visual clarity, support positive identification and improve shot accuracy at extended distances, while allowing officers to switch quickly between close-quarters and medium-range engagements without losing situational awareness. This is a supply requirement for weapons equipment, specifically optical magnifiers and associated components. Delivery is within the United Kingdom. The procurement covered a single lot, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The buyer is the Civil Nuclear Police Authority, based at Culham Campus in Oxfordshire.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through an open procedure. Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Limited was selected as supplier on 23 September 2026, with an award value of £711,315 including two optional one-year extensions. The award’s stated contract period runs from 19 October 2026 to 10 October 2031; the options may extend it to 10 October 2033. The tender estimate was £900,000 excluding VAT (£1,080,000 including VAT). Bids were due by 20 July 2026, and enquiries by 10 July 2026. The single lot was evaluated on technical quality (60%), price (30%) and social value (10%). Two bids reached the final stage, both from SMEs.

For suppliers considering similar future requirements from the Civil Nuclear Police Authority, this award indicates demand for specialist carbine optical equipment intended for operational use alongside holographic sights. A credible competitor would need to supply magnifiers that improve clarity, identification and accuracy at extended distances, and support rapid transitions between close-quarters and medium-range use without compromising situational awareness. The evaluation gave technical quality twice the weight of price, with social value also assessed, so suppliers should be able to demonstrate product performance and a clear technical case, as well as offer competitive pricing and evidence of social value. The two final-stage bids were from SMEs, showing that smaller suppliers competed successfully in this procurement. The requirement was a substantial, multi-year supply arrangement with extension options.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbine Magnifier

Notice Description

The Magnifier is a critical component of an officer's optical suite, providing increased visual clarity, positive identification capability, and improved shot accuracy at extended engagement distances. When paired with a holographic sight, the magnifier must enable officers to rapidly transition between close-quarters and medium-range engagements without compromising situational awareness.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: 2 option years (1+1) Maximum expiry date 20/09/2033

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092693-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance

38633000 - Telescopic sights

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£711,315 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ian Edgar (Liverpool) Ltd

Further Information

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