---
title: "Carbine Torches"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0787e3"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)"
published: "2026-10-14"
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# Carbine Torches

Buyer: Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0787e3

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## Summary

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority and Civil Nuclear Constabulary are seeking carbine-mounted tactical torches for use in close-quarters battle training. The requirement is for high-reliability equipment with realistic weight distribution, functional ergonomics and accurately positioned controls. The torches must be suitable for training use without damaging CNC equipment or training environments. The procurement is for goods, specifically torches (CPV 31521320), for delivery in the United Kingdom. The specification document sets out the full technical requirement. This opportunity is relevant to suppliers able to provide weapon-mounted tactical lighting designed to meet operational handling and durability needs in a police firearms-training environment.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The contract covers one lot, which is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Enquiries were due by 26 October 2026 at 12:00, and bids by 9 November 2026 at 12:00. The buyer set 1 December 2026 as the end of the award period. The contract period runs from 8 December 2026 to 8 December 2031, with options for two additional 12-month periods. The estimated value is £230,000 excluding VAT (£250,000 including VAT). Evaluation is weighted 30% on price, 60% on quality—including technical assessment and trial, each weighted 30%—and 10% on social value.

This requirement suits suppliers with experience designing or supplying robust, weapon-mounted tactical torches and the capacity to support police training use. Strong bids will need to demonstrate that the equipment’s weight distribution, ergonomics and activation controls work appropriately on a carbine during close-quarters battle training. Suppliers should be able to show that their products are reliable and will not damage the buyer’s equipment or training environments. Technical quality and performance in a trial together account for most of the assessment, so product evidence and trial-ready samples or equipment are commercially important. Social value also contributes to the evaluation, alongside price. The single lot may suit smaller suppliers as well as larger specialist manufacturers or distributors, provided they can meet the technical requirement and deliver across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

The CNC is seeking to procure high-reliability, for carbine weapon-mounted tactical torches. The equipment must provide realistic weight distribution, functional ergonomics, and accurate activation placement for close-quarters battle (CQB) training, while avoiding any damage to CNC equipment, or training environments. Please refer to the specification document for the full requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Options: Options include 2x12 months for a total of 2 years (until 2033

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097167-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2026 - 8 Dec 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £230,000 |
| Lots value | £230,000 |
| 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 | DIDCOT |
| Postcode area | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0GD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31521320 - Torches

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2026 at 16:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097167-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097167-2026
  14th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=110097&TID100115123&B=
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-consta
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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