---
title: "Carbine Sight Magnifiers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06872e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06872e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)"
published: "2026-06-15"
---

# Carbine Sight Magnifiers

Buyer: CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06872e

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## Summary

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) is managing a procurement process for "Carbine Sight Magnifiers" intended for use on carbine weapon systems. The procurement falls within the weapons, ammunition, and associated parts category, located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Although initially active, the procurement process was withdrawn on 15th June 2026 due to inconsistencies within the tender documents, with an intention to be re-published at a later date. The procurement method was an open procedure, with a planned tender period originally set to close by 27th June 2026. The overall contract value was estimated at £900,000 GBP, with an additional provision for renewal extending the term by up to two years.

The opportunity, once re-published, will present significant potential for businesses specializing in firearms components, optics, and advanced surveillance equipment. Companies capable of fulfilling large-scale contracts, particularly those with experience in government contracts and the defence sector, will find this tender appealing. Given the requirement for electronic submissions and the competitive nature of the bidding process, businesses with sophisticated digital procurement capabilities will be well-suited to compete. This will be an opportunity for business expansion into the public sector, specifically within a niche market serving national security organisations.

## Notice

Magnifiers for use on Carbine weapon systems

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Magnifiers for use on Carbine weapon systems

Renewal: option years 1+1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055975-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 11 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2026 - 15 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| 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 | CULHAM, ABINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE |
| 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
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition
- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2026 at 08:00 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055975-2026
- 27 May 2026 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049950-2026
- 21 Apr 2026 at 10:48 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036018-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055975-2026
  15th June 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036018-2026
  21st April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105849&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31796
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-consta
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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