Company Directory

Reference materials, genomics tools and measurement science for life sciences

LGC is a life science reagents and reference materials company providing analytical standards, genomics tools and measurement science services to the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, food safety and research sectors. Its portfolio spans certified reference substances, nucleic acid synthesis, genomic analysis reagents and proficiency testing schemes embedded in quality assurance workflows globally. LGC hosts the UK's National Measurement Laboratory for chemical and biological measurement and performs the statutory role of Government Chemist.

Manufacturing and laboratory services for diagnostic innovators

Biofortuna is a contract development and manufacturing organisation providing assay development, lyophilisation, contract manufacturing, and controlled-environment storage services to the in vitro diagnostics, point-of-care, and life science sectors. Operating from ISO 13485-certified, ISO 17025-accredited, FDA-registered facilities in Deeside, the company develops and manufactures molecular assays including PCR and LAMP formats, as well as immunoassays, in lyophilised formats for ambient-temperature distribution. Additional services include cell line quality control testing, DNA extraction, biobanking, and stability storage.

Multiplex qPCR and NGS kits for molecular detection

YouSeq is a UK manufacturer of multiplex Next Generation Sequencing and qPCR kits, panels and reagents. The company offers one of the largest menus of qPCR targets available, covering human infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance profiling, food and water safety, microbiome analysis, and veterinary diagnostics. Products are supplied as complete, ready-to-use kits compatible with standard laboratory platforms, serving clinical, research, and diagnostic laboratory customers.

Molecular biology reagents and immunological raw materials for diagnostics

Meridian Bioscience's UK operation manufactures and supplies molecular biology reagents and immunological raw materials to diagnostic test developers, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions worldwide. Products include ultra-pure nucleotides, DNA polymerases, PCR master mixes, purified antigens and antibodies, and isothermal amplification reagents used as critical components in the development and manufacture of molecular and immunological diagnostic tests. The London facility is one of the world's few producers of ultra-pure dNTPs.

Specialist distributor of transplant diagnostics and molecular biology products

VH Bio is a specialist distributor of life science research and diagnostic products serving the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The company focuses on four areas: transplant and HLA diagnostics, molecular biology, immunology, and cell biology. Its portfolio of approximately 10,000 products is sourced from global manufacturing partners, and VH Bio holds exclusive UK and ROI distribution rights for several suppliers. Products are dispatched from a dedicated warehouse and cold storage facility in Gateshead.

Ultra-sensitive DNA detection platform

InvenireX is developing a nucleic acid detection platform that uses programmable DNA nanostructures captured within microfluidic chips, read by a proprietary AI-powered imaging system. The technology detects genetic markers at concentrations below the threshold of conventional methods such as PCR, with potential to identify tumours earlier than current diagnostics. Applications span early cancer detection and agricultural screening. The company builds on PhD research at Newcastle University and has raised £2 million in seed funding.

Diagnostic reagents, instruments and quality controls for clinical and research laboratories

Randox Laboratories is a global manufacturer of in vitro diagnostic reagents, clinical chemistry analysers, quality control materials, and biochip array technology for laboratory medicine. Products serve clinical, research, molecular, forensic toxicology, food safety, and veterinary laboratory markets across more than 145 countries. Randox manufactures approximately 15% of all worldwide cholesterol tests and 10% of all clinical chemistry tests, and reinvests up to 25% of annual turnover in research and development.

Solutions for genomics, diagnostics and precision medicine

QIAGEN is a global provider of sample preparation, molecular diagnostics, and genomics solutions for pharmaceutical, clinical, and research applications. Its UK headquarters at Citylabs 2.0, Manchester serves as the company's global centre of excellence for precision medicine and companion diagnostics, co-developing diagnostic tests with more than 25 pharmaceutical partners. The Manchester site maintains close partnerships with the University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

PCR reagents and mastermixes for molecular biology research and diagnostics

PCR Biosystems is a developer and manufacturer of PCR reagents for molecular biology research and in vitro diagnostics. Its product range includes DNA polymerases, reverse transcriptases, real-time PCR mastermixes, cDNA synthesis kits, and NGS library amplification reagents, with proprietary hot-start chemistry and lyophilisable formulations designed for diagnostic deployment. The company supplies research laboratories and IVD manufacturers directly and through a global distributor network, and holds ISO 13485 certification for medical device component manufacture.

qPCR assays and reagents for infectious disease and pathogen detection

Primerdesign is a Manchester-based molecular diagnostics company designing, manufacturing, and supplying real-time qPCR assays and reagents for pathogen detection across human health, animal health, food safety, and environmental monitoring. Its catalogue of over 400 CE-IVD and research-use-only detection kits covers a broad range of pathogens and genetic targets, supported by custom assay development services. Customers include diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, public health agencies, and research institutions in over 100 countries.

Genotyping reagents and assay solutions

3CR Bioscience is a UK-based life science company developing PCR-based genotyping reagents, assay kits and related instrumentation for molecular biology and genomics applications. The company provides SNP and indel genotyping chemistries, DNA extraction products and custom assay development services supporting agricultural, animal, microbial and life science research. 3CR Bioscience’s products and services are used by academic institutions, breeding programmes and commercial laboratories for genetic analysis and marker-assisted research.

UK distributor of scientific instruments and consumables for life science research

Labtech is a UK-based distributor and service provider of scientific instruments and consumables for academic, pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and NHS laboratories. Its portfolio spans molecular biology, cell biology, light microscopy, and electron microscopy, with a particular focus on 3D cell culture and physiologically relevant in vitro models. Labtech provides PhD-level applications support alongside equipment installation, training, calibration, preventative maintenance, and repair through a dedicated service engineering team.