✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 13 Oct 2026, 21:46.
Opportunity overview
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.
Classification
CPV35300000 — Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
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096754-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
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ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Civil Nuclear Police Authority / Civil Nuclear Constabulary is seeking backup iron sights (BUS) for GR115 carbines. The sights must provide a reliable secondary aiming capability alongside holographic sights if the primary sight fails, is damaged or unavailable. The opportunity is open for bids.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers of firearm optical accessories, tactical weapon sights and associated parts that can supply backup iron sights for GR115 carbines.
Key points identified
Product requirementSupply backup iron sights (BUS) for GR115 carbines.Evidence: "The CNC requires Backup Iron Sights (BUS) ... for its GR115 carbines."
Operational functionThe BUS must provide a reliable secondary sighting capability.Evidence: "provide a reliable secondary sighting capability"
Primary-sight compatibilityThe BUS will be used alongside the CNC's chosen holographic primary sighting system.Evidence: "The BUS will be used alongside the CNC’s chosen primary sighting system, a holographic sight"
95% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
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Civil Nuclear Police Authority / Civil Nuclear Constabulary is seeking backup iron sights (BUS) for GR115 carbines. The sights must provide a reliable secondary aiming capability alongside holographic sights if the primary sight fails, is damaged or unavailable. The opportunity is open for bids.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers of firearm optical accessories, tactical weapon sights and associated parts that can supply backup iron sights for GR115 carbines.
Key deliverables
Backup iron sights (BUS) for GR115 carbines
Secondary sighting capability compatible with use alongside holographic sights
Reliable and readily accessible alternative sighting solution
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
Product requirement
99% confidence
Supply backup iron sights (BUS) for GR115 carbines.
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"The CNC requires Backup Iron Sights (BUS) ... for its GR115 carbines."
Operational function
99% confidence
The BUS must provide a reliable secondary sighting capability.
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"provide a reliable secondary sighting capability"
Primary-sight compatibility
98% confidence
The BUS will be used alongside the CNC's chosen holographic primary sighting system.
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"The BUS will be used alongside the CNC’s chosen primary sighting system, a holographic sight"
Resilience requirement
99% confidence
The BUS must retain effective sighting capability when the primary sight fails, is damaged or unavailable.
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"must enable officers to retain an effective sighting capability should the primary sight fail, become damaged or otherwise be unavailable."
Supplier eligibility requirements
98% confidence
Unknown; no supplier selection or exclusion requirements are provided in the supplied notice data.
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No eligibility criteria are stated in the supplied opportunity record.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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suitable_for_sme is null.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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suitable_for_vcse is null.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Maximum contract value
98% confidence
Up to GBP 100,000.
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process value_max: 100000 GBP; active lot value_amount: 100000 GBP.
Minimum contract value
99% confidence
Unknown.
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value_min is null.
Contract term
99% confidence
Unknown.
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contract_start_at and contract_end_at are null.
Delivery
Delivery location
98% confidence
United Kingdom; no more specific delivery locality is stated.
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Delivery location region: UK; country: United Kingdom; locality is null.
Buyer location
99% confidence
Didcot, OX11 0GD, United Kingdom.
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Buyer location: Didcot, OX11 0GD, United Kingdom.
Delivery schedule
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No delivery dates or schedule are supplied.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
99% confidence
Open.
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display_status: open; source_status: active.
Procurement method
99% confidence
Open competition, below threshold.
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procurement_method: open; procurement_method_details: "Below threshold - open competition".
Notice type
99% confidence
Tender notice on Find a Tender.
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notice_type: "Tender notice on Find a Tender".
Publication date
99% confidence
13 October 2026.
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published_at: 2026-10-13T20:33:13+01:00.
Tender submission deadline
99% confidence
2 November 2026, 12:00 UTC.
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submission_deadline: 2026-11-02T12:00:00+00:00; lot submission_deadline matches.
Lot structure
99% confidence
One active lot (LOT-0000); no lot title or separate lot description is provided.
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One lot is supplied with lot_id LOT-0000; title and description are null.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Technical specification detail
99% confidence
The supplied notice does not state sight dimensions, mounting interface, materials, adjustment range, testing, compatibility standards, quantities or acceptance criteria.
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Only the operational requirement for BUS alongside holographic sights is provided; no detailed technical specification is supplied.
Certification and compliance requirements
99% confidence
Unknown; no named certifications, accreditations, firearm-control requirements or quality standards are stated in the supplied data.
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No certification or compliance criteria are included in the opportunity record.
Commercial and delivery detail
99% confidence
Contract duration, delivery timetable, payment terms, warranty, evaluation criteria and quantity are unknown.
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No such information is provided; contract start/end dates are null.
Lot information limitation
99% confidence
The sole active lot has no published title or description in the supplied record.
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LOT-0000 title and description are null.
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