---
title: "Buprenorphine (Buvidal(r))"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c2e5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-07-26"
---

# Buprenorphine (Buvidal(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c2e5

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017650-2021 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,241,412 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMURUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2021 at 12:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017650-2021
- 2 Jul 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015218-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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