Award

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.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the supply of Buprenorphine (Buvidal®) to NHS Scotland. The procurement, categorised under the health industry, involves a limited procurement method due to the exclusive rights protecting the medicine. This contract, valued at £13,247,143.28, covers delivery to all entities under the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978. The contract represents a single supplier framework awarded to Camurus AB as of 29th April 2025, following a tender process without the need for prior publication, in line with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

For businesses operating within the pharmaceutical supply sector, particularly those capable of providing specialised medicines backed by intellectual property rights, this framework agreement offers substantial growth opportunities. Large scale suppliers, like Camurus AB, that can navigate exclusive rights and regulatory frameworks, stand to benefit most. This contract not only underscores the potential for long-term engagement through a framework agreement, but also highlights the importance of understanding procurement nuances specific to the public health sector in Scotland.

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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-r6ebe6-0000792146
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529740
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
andrew.thong@nhs.scot, nss.hfsframeworkscotland@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756000, +44 1312756511

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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