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Carbine Magazines

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

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Tender

29 Jun 2026 at 15:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) and the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC), a public authority operating under sub-central government in the United Kingdom, have initiated a tender for the procurement of "Carbine Magazines." This tender falls under the industry category of "Weapons, ammunition and associated parts" and is primarily classified as a procurement of goods with additional service components. The process is in the tender stage, and it is conducted as an open competition below the threshold value. The tender period closes on 22nd July 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 15th July 2026. The contract, valued at £160,000 net (with a gross amount of £192,000), will commence on 21st September 2026 and continue until 20th June 2031, with options for two additional years. The procurement location is specified as the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of weapon accessories, particularly those experienced in producing components that ensure reliable performance in challenging environments. The emphasis on quality over price, with a 70% weighting given to technical criteria versus 30% for price, suggests that innovative and high-quality solutions will be favoured. Companies with robust capabilities in precision manufacturing and quality assurance, particularly those familiar with the stringent requirements of law enforcement equipment, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers, thus fostering competitive business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbine Magazines

Notice Description

The magazine is a critical component of the officer's equipment, supporting reliable ammunition feeding, safe weapon handling, and effective deployment across the full spectrum of policing environments, including those with challenging or marinized conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060910-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2026 - 20 Jun 2031 4-5 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)
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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