---
title: "Weapon Cabinets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0683fc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)"
published: "2026-04-16"
---

# Weapon Cabinets

Buyer: CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683fc

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## Summary

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is currently in the tender stage of procuring weapon cabinets, with the tender notice dated 16th April 2026. This procurement involves the supply, delivery, fitting, and maintenance of weapon cabinets across various UK locations, falling under the armoured or reinforced safes, strongboxes, and doors industry category. The deadline for enquiries is set for 21st April 2026, and submissions must be completed by 3rd May 2026 at 23:00. The procurement method employed is an open competition below the threshold, catering primarily to the goods category, with an inclusive services component.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying security equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-quality weapon storage solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria. The contract period spans from 14th June 2026 to 13th June 2029, with potential for extension up to two additional years. With a total potential gross value of £192,000, businesses capable of meeting technical specifications and competitive pricing could see substantial growth through this engagement with a sub-central government authority. The tender is guided by a comprehensive allocation of criteria, focusing on 60% technical and 40% pricing considerations.

## Notice

CNC requires the supply, delivery, fitting and maintenance inclusive of emergency call out cover for weapon cabinets to UK wide locations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034604-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 13 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 35320000 - Firearms
- 35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition
- 39141300 - Cabinets
- 39173000 - Storage units
- 44421000 - Armoured or reinforced safes, strongboxes and doors

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 10:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034604-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034604-2026
  16th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104611&TID100109770&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-consta
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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