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title: "Firearms Active Ear Defenders"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7119ff91-006c-4884-a689-96d815c15c13"
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buyer: "CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)"
published: "2016-12-05"
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# Firearms Active Ear Defenders

Buyer: CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7119ff91-006c-4884-a689-96d815c15c13

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## Summary

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is currently conducting a tender for "Firearms Active Ear Defenders," aimed at supplying protective equipment for firearms police officers during training. The procurement falls under the occupational clothing and protective gear category and is based in Abingdon, England. The tender process is open, with a submission deadline set for 20th January 2017. The contract will commence on 1st March 2017 and is expected to run until 28th February 2019, with a total contract value of £40,000, and a minimum threshold of £30,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of protective clothing and gear to engage in a contract with a governmental authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this open procurement as they can compete effectively given the specified contract values. Companies focused on safety equipment and occupational health products will find this tender especially relevant, allowing them to enhance their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Active ear defenders to be used by firearms police officers, whilst training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed8301e-71eb-4909-b628-50f4fe3fd38b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC) |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories
- 18143000 - Protective gear
- 35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2016 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed8301e-71eb-4909-b628-50f4fe3fd38b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed8301e-71eb-4909-b628-50f4fe3fd38b
  5th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18431&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31796
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-consta

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