Carbine Backup Sights
The contract covers the supply of Backup Iron Sights (BUS) for the Civil Nuclear Constabulary’s GR115 carbines. The buyer, the Civil Nuclear Police Authority and its operational police force, the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, requires these supplies to provide a reliable secondary sighting capability alongside the chosen primary holographic sight. The BUS must enable officers to retain effective sighting capability if the primary sight fails, is damaged, or is otherwise unavailable, supporting operational resilience through a dependable and readily accessible alternative. The opportunity has an initial delivery period with options for two additional 12-month extensions, giving a potential total duration of two years; no estimated contract value or delivery regions are specified. The critical technical requirement is that the supplied sights must function as an effective backup sighting system for the CNC’s GR115 carbines and operate alongside the existing holographic sight.
Buyer: Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC). Source: Find a Tender. Updated 13 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £100k
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: Oxfordshire
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 23 Nov 2026 to 23 Nov 2031
- Category: Weapons, ammunition and associated parts (35300000)
From the official notice
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.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £100k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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