---
title: "Carbine Torch"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf7b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)"
published: "2026-06-29"
---

# Carbine Torch

Buyer: CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf7b

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## Summary

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has initiated an open procurement process for the supply of a "Carbine Torch," a vital component of officer equipment. This tender, classified under the industry category of "Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment," entails the delivery of torches throughout the UK. Submissions must adhere to the electronic policy specified in the tender documents. Interested parties must submit their bids by 22nd July 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 15th July 2026. The procurement is currently at the 'tender' stage with an estimated contract start date of 21st September 2026, running through to 20th September 2031, including potential extensions for two additional option years.

This open competition offers significant growth opportunities for companies that specialise in providing security equipment, particularly those with expertise in producing high-quality torches. Given the award criteria, which emphasise technical quality over price with a 70% weighting for technical and a 30% weighting for price, businesses that emphasise innovation and quality in manufacturing will have a competitive advantage. Companies accustomed to projects within the public authority domain and who can deliver robust and reliable products suitable for varying operational environments will be well-placed to bid for this tender.

## Notice

The torch is a critical component of an officer's equipment. It supports an officer's target identification, threat assessment, safe weapon handling and effective decision making across a wide range of operational environments including low light and no light.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060928-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | £175,000 |
| 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

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 31521320 - Torches
- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 16:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060928-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060928-2026
  29th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106901&TID100111993&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-consta
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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