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

Buyer
Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)
Value
£900,000
Closes
10 November 2026
Where
Didcot, the South East
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary wants to buy non-lethal training ammunition and conversion kits that turn real firearms into safe training weapons. The ammunition must feel and shoot realistically but safely, and the conversion kits must physically prevent live ammunition from being used.

What the buyer wants

• Supply non-lethal simulation ammunition including marking cartridges, blank rounds, and silent rounds that deliver realistic recoil and short-range ballistic performance • Provide temporary, user-installable weapon conversion kits including bolt assemblies, barrel replacements, and slide conversions • Ensure conversion hardware has a built-in mechanical safety that physically blocks live ammunition from being chambered or fired

Likely requirements

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This contract is restricted to licensed ammunition and firearms manufacturers. Most small trades cannot bid because you need a UK firearms manufacturer's licence from the Home Office, which is extremely difficult to obtain and requires specialist facilities, testing capability, and security vetting.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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