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Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Carbine Backup Sights

[Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)](https://tendernation.io/buyers/civil-nuclear-police-authority-cnpa-civil-nuclear-constabulary-cnc)

Incumbent usually keeps it

Estimated value

£100,000

Published

13 Oct 2026

Deadline

14 days left

2 Nov 2026

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Below-threshold contract

    Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts).

    [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85)
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

The CNC requires Backup Iron Sights (BUS) to provide a reliable secondary sighting capability for its GR115 carbines. The BUS will be used alongside the CNC’s chosen primary sighting system, a holographic sight, and must enable officers to retain an effective sighting capability should the primary sight fail, become damaged or otherwise be unavailable. This requirement supports operational resilience by providing a dependable and readily accessible alternative sighting option.

## CPV classification

Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice 096754-2026

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096754-2026)

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