Company Directory

Antibodies, proteins and immunoassays for life science research

Proteintech Europe is the UK and European subsidiary of Proteintech Group, a US-based manufacturer of research reagents. The company produces antibodies, recombinant proteins, nanobodies and immunoassay kits for life science research, with a catalogue covering more than 13,000 protein targets. Additional product lines include human cell-expressed cytokines and growth factors in research and GMP grades, ELISA kits, and nanobody-based affinity reagents. The Manchester site supports commercial and technical operations for UK and European markets.

Infectious disease antigens and antibodies for diagnostics and research

The Native Antigen Company is a manufacturer of native and recombinant antigens, antibodies, and immunoassays for viral and bacterial infectious disease targets. Products are supplied to IVD manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and academic institutions for use in immunoassay development, serology, vaccine research, and quality control. Contract services include custom antigen manufacture, antibody generation, and assay development using a proprietary mammalian cell expression system for native-like protein production.

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.

Global supplier of instruments and reagents for cell research and therapy

Miltenyi Biotec is a company developing and supplying instruments, reagents and services supporting biomedical research and cell and gene therapy manufacturing. Its product portfolio spans magnetic-activated cell separation, flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular analysis and preclinical imaging, with clinical-grade systems including automated cell processing platforms widely used in transplantation and CAR-T cell manufacturing. Founded in Germany in 1989, the company operates a UK subsidiary and serves academic, clinical and biopharmaceutical customers across the country.

Recombinant antibody sequencing, engineering and manufacturing services

Absolute Antibody specialises in recombinant antibody technology, offering sequencing, engineering and production services alongside a catalogue of recombinant antibodies and Fc fusion proteins in a range of formats. The company's ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturing facility serves pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics and academic customers across more than 65 countries. Absolute Antibody operates as part of Vector Laboratories following a 2024 merger, and retains its independent brand and UK manufacturing operations.

ELISA kits and diagnostics for research and clinical use

JR Biomedical is a North Wales-based developer, manufacturer and distributor of diagnostic reagents and ELISA kits for research institutions, NHS laboratories and pharmaceutical companies. Operating from ISO 13485-certified laboratories at the OpTIC Centre in St Asaph, the company develops human ELISA kits across immunology, infectious disease and tumour marker applications, and works with academic partners to commercialise novel diagnostics including rapid point-of-care tests.

Custom peptide synthesis, antibodies, and protein analysis services

Alta Bioscience is a manufacturer and accredited analytical laboratory specialising in custom biochemical synthesis and protein analysis services. The company produces custom peptides, peptide libraries, DNA oligonucleotides, and polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies for academic, pharmaceutical, and food industry clients worldwide. Analytical services include amino acid analysis, N-terminal Edman protein sequencing, HPLC, and mass spectrometry. The laboratory holds UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for amino acid analysis and protein sequencing.

Custom recombinant antibody and protein development services

Scotia Biologics is a contract research organisation specialising in custom antibody and recombinant protein development for biomedical researchers and diagnostic developers. Services span antigen design, polyclonal and monoclonal antibody generation via hybridoma and phage display, antibody engineering including humanisation and reformatting, and full protein characterisation. Deliverables include purified antibodies, cell lines, plasmids, and sequence data. The company serves commercial and academic clients globally from its base at Foresterhill Health Campus, Aberdeen.

AI-driven antibody reagents and diagnostics for research and clinical use

Vertebrate Antibodies is a contract research organisation developing custom monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, and AI-driven diagnostic products for research and clinical applications. Its AI-driven epitope prediction and antigen display platforms enable highly specific antibody generation against novel targets for oncology, infectious disease, and veterinary research. Under its EpitogenX holding company, the company is developing diagnostic tests for Lyme disease and Type 1 Diabetes.

Global life science tools, reagents, and bioprocessing supplier

Merck Life Science UK Limited is the UK subsidiary of Merck KGaA, a German science and technology company founded in 1668. The UK life science operation supplies research reagents, laboratory chemicals, filtration products, and bioprocessing materials to academic, industrial, and pharmaceutical customers. UK sites include commercial offices in Poole and Cambridge, a major distribution centre in Gillingham, and a European Centre of Excellence for oligonucleotide manufacturing in Haverhill, Suffolk.

Recombinant antibodies developed using display technology platforms

Tresars is a developer and manufacturer of synthetic, non-animal-derived recombinant antibodies for life science research. Using phage, yeast, mRNA, and ribosome display technologies, the company selects and affinity-matures antibody clones against customer-specified protein targets without animal immunisation. Developed antibodies are manufactured in proprietary expression systems and supplied as multi-clonal preparations. Applications include Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence. Custom antibody development is offered at no cost to researchers.