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Buprenorphine (Buvidal(r))

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Award

07 May 2025 at 07:33

Award

01 Apr 2025 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process for the supply of Buprenorphine (Buvidal®), with Camurus AB as the awarded supplier. The procurement, under the legal framework of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, falls within the pharmaceutical products industry and involves a framework agreement with a projected value of £13,247,143.28. The framework, designed for a 36-month duration with the possibility of a 12-month extension, is geographically aimed at serving all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 in the UKM region. Key dates include the contract signing on 29 April 2025, completing the procurement stage.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those with the capacity to fulfil large-scale supply agreements within the UK healthcare system. Although the procurement method was limited due to the exclusive rights associated with the product, businesses with similar niche pharmaceutical offerings could find valuable opportunities by aligning with public health service demands. The tender process showcases potential growth areas for large-scale suppliers with secure intellectual property rights in pharmaceuticals.

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Notice Title

Buprenorphine (Buvidal(r))

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of Buprenorphine (Buvidal(r)) to NHS Scotland. The Authority has awarded this framework as a single supplier framework per line to one (1) Framework Participant.

Procurement Information

The medicine to be awarded to the framework agreement is protected by exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights, in line with Regulation 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fb80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019262-2025
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
£13,247,143 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michelle.semple3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

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