Construction Contract Leads
United Kingdom
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 16th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-078951 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Ammunition for firearms and warfare |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £900,000 |
United Kingdom
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 16th Oct 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-078951 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Ammunition for firearms and warfare |
| Procurement Method | Open procedure |
| Value | £900,000 |
Scope
Reference
1273
Description
The CNC is seeking to procure non-lethal simulation ammunition, including high-reliability marking cartridges, silent and blank training rounds. The ammunition must provide realistic recoil and accurate short-range ballistic performance for close-quarters battle (CQB) training, while avoiding damage to standard armour, equipment or training environments. Weapon conversion kits must be temporary and user-installable, including suitable bolt assemblies, barrel replacements and slide conversions to adapt duty firearms for use with simulation rounds. The conversion hardware must incorporate a mechanical safety barrier that physically prevents the chambering or firing of live, lethal ammunition while installed.
Total value (estimated)
- £900,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 November 2026 to 26 November 2031
- 5 years, 2 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to extend the contract for a further 2 years (1+1)
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 35330000 - Ammunition
- 35331000 - Ammunition for firearms and warfare
- 35340000 - Parts of firearms and ammunition
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
28 October 2026, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
10 November 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=110138&TID100115163&B=
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 November 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 60% split between: Technical – 30% Trial – 30% | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 30% | |
| Social Value | Cost | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
The CNC has subject matter experts internally
Contracting authority
Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTBP-7472-NYGG
Building B150, Thomson Avenue, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus
Didcot
OX11 0TR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Yana Shubicheva
Telephone: 03303136602
Email: Yana.Shubicheva [at] cnc.police.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-consta
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government