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Carbine Backup Sights

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

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13 Oct 2026 at 20:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority and Civil Nuclear Constabulary are buying backup iron sights for officers’ GR115 carbines. The sights will work alongside the Constabulary’s chosen holographic primary sight and provide a dependable alternative if that sight fails, is damaged or unavailable, helping maintain officers’ operational capability. This is a supply contract for firearm sighting equipment and associated parts. Delivery is to the United Kingdom. The requirement is for backup sights rather than the primary holographic sight system.

The buyer invited offers through an open competition. The contract is divided into one lot and was presented as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Enquiries were due by 23 October 2026 at 11:00, and bids by 2 November 2026 at 12:00. The contract period is scheduled to run from 23 November 2026 to 23 November 2031, with options described as two periods of 12 months, for up to two additional years. The estimated value is £100,000 excluding VAT (£120,000 including VAT). Award is based on quality weighted at 70% and price at 30%.

This requirement may suit suppliers able to provide backup iron sights compatible with GR115 carbines and intended to operate alongside a holographic primary sight. The sights need to offer a reliable secondary aiming capability if the primary system cannot be used, so relevant product compatibility and dependable performance are central to the requirement. The buyer identifies the opportunity as suitable for SMEs, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises. Suppliers in the firearms, defence or specialist sighting-equipment market may find the product scope relevant. The requirement is for goods, rather than installation or other services; the notice describes no particular accreditation, technical standard, delivery quantity or prior experience requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbine Backup Sights

Notice Description

The CNC requires Backup Iron Sights (BUS) to provide a reliable secondary sighting capability for its GR115 carbines. The BUS will be used alongside the CNC's chosen primary sighting system, a holographic sight, and must enable officers to retain an effective sighting capability should the primary sight fail, become damaged or otherwise be unavailable. This requirement supports operational resilience by providing a dependable and readily accessible alternative sighting option.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: Options include 2x12 months for a total of 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0786fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096754-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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, VCSE
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 23 Nov 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)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0GD
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
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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