---
title: "Buprenorphine (Buvidal(r))"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792146"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000792146.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2025-05-07"
---

# Buprenorphine (Buvidal(r))

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792146

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529740 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,247,143 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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

- 7 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529740
- 1 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527293

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527293
  Buprenorphine (Buvidal(r)) - Supply of Buprenorphine (Buvidal(r)) to NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529740
  Buprenorphine (Buvidal(r)) - Supply of Buprenorphine (Buvidal(r)) to NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792146

## Provenance

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