Carbine and Self-loading Pistol (SLP) Non-Lethal Training Munitions
Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) · published 6 Nov 2026
- Deadline
- 24 Nov 2026, 12:00 · questions by 24 Nov 2026, 12:00
- Estimated value
- £900,000 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Open procedure · above threshold
- Contract dates
- 11 Jan 2027 to 10 Jan 2032
- Where
- UK-wide
- Categories (CPV)
- 35300000 Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 35330000 Ammunition
- 35331000 Ammunition for firearms and warfare
- 35340000 Parts of firearms and ammunition
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
- Award criteria
- Quality (quality)60%
- Social Value (cost)10%
- Price (price)30%
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.
Notices for this procurement
- 6 Nov 2026 · Tender notice (update)105690-2026 (opens in a new tab)
- 16 Oct 2026 · Tender notice097847-2026 (opens in a new tab)
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