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Buprenorphine (Buvidal(r))

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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26 Jul 2021 at 13:45

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Award

02 Jul 2021 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, has completed the tender process for the supply of Buprenorphine injections (Buvidal®) classified under pharmaceutical products. This procurement falls under the goods category and was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The award is associated with a contract value of £1,241,412, with the contract having been signed on 2 July 2021. The delivery location includes all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in injectable medications. Companies that manufacture or supply Buprenorphine, especially those that can provide prolonged-release formulations, could find this advantageous as Camurus AB, the awarded supplier, currently holds a unique position in this market. Businesses that can comply with public sector procurement processes and meet the specific health requirements outlined by NHS Scotland may successfully compete for future similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Buprenorphine (Buvidal(r))

Notice Description

Supply of Buprenorphine injections (Buvidal(r)) to NHS Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Buprenorphine injections (Buvidal(r))to the NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this Framework Agreement as a Single Supplier Framework per line.

Procurement Information

As of July 2021 Buvidal(r) is the only prolonged-release buprenorphine injectable product available in the UK, manufactured by Camurus U.K. with no other current competition on the market.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c2e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017650-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,241,412 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Camurus AB

Further Information

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