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Carbine and Self-loading Pistol (SLP) Non-Lethal Training Munitions

Details

Buyer: Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)
Topic: Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
Published: 16 October 2026
Submission: 24 November 2026in 2 weeks
Source: uk:bluelight

Tender 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.

Timeline

Completed: Tender published16 October 2026
Current notice
Next: Submission date24 November 2026in 2 weeks

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About the buyer

Civil Nuclear Constabulary is a specialist police force that protects civil nuclear sites and nuclear materials in England and Scotland. The Civil Nuclear Police Authority provides its governance and oversight. A contracts and procurement team prepares tenders, drafts terms and evaluates offers. Purchases are subject to CNC terms and conditions. Standard terms are published for goods and for services. Suppliers contact the procurement team by email, naming the opportunity in the subject line.

Over the past 5 years, most of CNC's contract awards have been in IT services, business services and financial and insurance services.