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Carbine Torches

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

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14 Oct 2026 at 16:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority and Civil Nuclear Constabulary are seeking carbine-mounted tactical torches for use in close-quarters battle training. The requirement is for high-reliability equipment with realistic weight distribution, functional ergonomics and accurately positioned controls. The torches must be suitable for training use without damaging CNC equipment or training environments. The procurement is for goods, specifically torches (CPV 31521320), for delivery in the United Kingdom. The specification document sets out the full technical requirement. This opportunity is relevant to suppliers able to provide weapon-mounted tactical lighting designed to meet operational handling and durability needs in a police firearms-training environment.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The contract covers one lot, which is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Enquiries were due by 26 October 2026 at 12:00, and bids by 9 November 2026 at 12:00. The buyer set 1 December 2026 as the end of the award period. The contract period runs from 8 December 2026 to 8 December 2031, with options for two additional 12-month periods. The estimated value is £230,000 excluding VAT (£250,000 including VAT). Evaluation is weighted 30% on price, 60% on quality—including technical assessment and trial, each weighted 30%—and 10% on social value.

This requirement suits suppliers with experience designing or supplying robust, weapon-mounted tactical torches and the capacity to support police training use. Strong bids will need to demonstrate that the equipment’s weight distribution, ergonomics and activation controls work appropriately on a carbine during close-quarters battle training. Suppliers should be able to show that their products are reliable and will not damage the buyer’s equipment or training environments. Technical quality and performance in a trial together account for most of the assessment, so product evidence and trial-ready samples or equipment are commercially important. Social value also contributes to the evaluation, alongside price. The single lot may suit smaller suppliers as well as larger specialist manufacturers or distributors, provided they can meet the technical requirement and deliver across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carbine Torches

Notice Description

The CNC is seeking to procure high-reliability, for carbine weapon-mounted tactical torches. The equipment must provide realistic weight distribution, functional ergonomics, and accurate activation placement for close-quarters battle (CQB) training, while avoiding any damage to CNC equipment, or training environments. Please refer to the specification document for the full requirement.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: Options include 2x12 months for a total of 2 years (until 2033

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0787e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097167-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31521320 - Torches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Dec 2026 - 8 Dec 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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