---
title: "Carbine magazines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686e1"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0686e1.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)"
published: "2026-06-15"
---

# Carbine magazines

Buyer: CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686e1

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## Summary

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) initiated a procurement process for the contract titled "Carbine Magazines," under the goods category. Despite active tender notices being published, the process has reached a stage of tender cancellation dated 15th June 2026, due to inconsistencies in the tender documents. The procurement was initially planned as an open competition below the threshold, with a contract period slated from 16th August 2026 to 15th August 2031, and opportunities for renewal. The tender was intended to invite submissions to deliver miscellaneous weapons and associated parts across the United Kingdom. However, this has been postponed with expectations for re-publication of the revised tender in the future. Interested parties had up to 27th June 2026 to submit their proposals before the cancellation notice was issued.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of firearms and ammunition. With a contract value ranging up to £200,000, and the procurement methodology encouraging small and medium enterprise (SME) participation, it facilitates business growth for companies capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions at competitive pricing. Potential suppliers had the opportunity to establish long-term business relations with a key public sector organisation, such as the CNPA/CNC, which stands as a sub-central government public authority. Although the current tender has been cancelled, businesses should remain prepared to respond to revised calls to tender, which could further their market reach within the defence sector.

## Notice

The CNC is seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Carbine Magazines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055973-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 11 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC) |
| Additional buyers | CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY; Missing |
| 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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 35310000 - Miscellaneous weapons
- 35320000 - Firearms
- 35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 07:59 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055973-2026
- 27 May 2026 at 15:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049907-2026
- 21 Apr 2026 at 08:17 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035879-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055973-2026
  15th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049907-2026
  27th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035879-2026
  21st April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105630&TID100110758&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-consta
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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