About Ossila
Enabling science around the world since 2009
Everything we do at Ossila is centered around our goal to enable science through accessible, high-performance research equipment and materials. Backed by excellent quality, support, and value, we have grown into a trusted brand with a global reach while actively maintaining our academic roots. From customer care and technical support to product development and manufacturing, we are always science-first in our approach and focus. Our team is made up of people who care about good science, enjoy the challenge of creating affordable products that solve real problems, and want support every step of your research.
Founded in Sheffield in 2009 to streamline research processes
Trusted by institutions
in over 100 countries
82% of all orders qualify
for free shipping
Awarded the King's Award
for Enterprise in 2024
Buy with confidence
When you buy from us, we want you to buy with confidence. Our fast worldwide dispatch approach gets your order to you as soon as possible. We work hard to process all in-stock orders within one business day so you can keep your research moving forward. Once you have your order, your equipment is covered by our price drop guarantee, 2-year warranty, and 90-day returns. This means you don't miss out if we lower our prices, you're covered for repairs and replacements if things go wrong, and it's easy to arrange a return if you change your mind.
Worldwide Shipping
We ship our products around the globe, with customers in over 100 countries.
Price Drop Guarantee
If price drops occur after your purchase, you will never miss out.
2-Year Warranty
We are confident in our products but just in case things go wrong.
90-Day Returns
Hassle-free returns if you
change your mind.
The Ossila Guarantee
Fast & Secure Dispatch
Rapid dispatch on in-stock items via secure tracked courier services
Clear, Upfront Pricing
Buy online with upfront prices without being directed to a salesperson
Expert Support
Our in-house scientists and engineers are always ready to help
High Purity Materials
For high performance, reliability, and stability in all your applications
Price Drop Guarantee
If we lower our prices after your purchase, you won't miss out
2-Year Warranty
Buy with confidence so if things go wrong, we'll repair or replace
90-Day Returns
Easy returns and hassle-free refunds
if you change your mind
Who we are
Ossila was founded in 2009 by a team of scientists from the University of Sheffield. After facing challenges sourcing the right equipment at a fair price, they set out to remove barriers to research by developing accessible, high-performance research tools. Today, we manufacture and supply a wide range of equipment and materials that are trusted by leading researchers and featured in high-impact publications. We ship our products to institutions in more than 100 countries, enabling efficient research across the globe.
Our Story
Follow our journey from a university start-up to a global science brand.
The Ossila Guarantee
Excellent delivery, quality, and support lets you buy with confidence.
The Team
We pave the way to discoveries that can change the world.
Awards and Testimonials
Trusted by academic and commercial institutions with official recognition.
We are different
By doings things differently, we're challenging the norms of an industry that values sales over science. From the start, we have prioritized the value that our product developers, technical specialists, and customer care team bring to you, rather than pushing sales teams. With their own experience in labs, they create products that address real research needs backed by expert product support. And to make our products accessible, we use simple, honest, and fair pricing which defines how we design, manufacture, and sell our products without compromising quality. You can see the prices of all our products upfront on our website so you know you are always getting the best value.
Expert Product Support
Dedicated support from people who understand your research challenges.
Science-First Product Design
Products designed based on experience in labs and academic research.
Clear Upfront Pricing
We keep our prices are as low as possible without compromising quality.
Get in touch
When you contact Ossila, you’ll never be directed to a chatbot or salesperson. Our dedicated customer care and technical teams
will make sure you reach the right person. They are available 09:00-17:00 (GMT/BST-UK) Monday to Friday to help you with any
questions or queries.
To get in touch, call our main office on +44 (0)114 2999 180, our EU office on +31 (0)718 081020, or email us directly on info@ossila.com. We aim to respond to all enquiries within two days.
Making science accessible
Enabling science doesn't stop at high-performance equipment and materials which is why our support doesn't stop once you buy from us. Product guides, application notes, theory articles, and how-to videos make it easy to jump-start your project and get the most out of your Ossila products. Our resources are written and edited by our application scientists, product developers, and R&D engineers who bring a deep understanding of our products, interesting insights into their field, and practical research advice.
Scientific Resources
Learn about the theory behind our products and how to get the most from them.
Our Writing Team
Our team of scientific, product, and R&D experts create free online resources.
Our locations
Ossila has locations in the UK and the Netherlands, and we use these as bases to serve our customers across the globe. By expanding internationally, we’ve made it possible to provide our customers with high-quality products at affordable prices, regardless of shipping destination.
Sheffield, UK
Most of our manufacturing takes places in Sheffield, a city known for its rich manufacturing heritage. Our purpose-built synthetic chemistry and device testing laboratory produces high-purity, batch-specific polymers and other formulations.
Ossila Ltd
Solpro Business Park
Windsor Street, Sheffield
S4 7WB, UK
Leiden, Netherlands
Our wholly owned subsidiary, Ossila B.V., is dedicated to serving our EU customers. The Leiden office handles order fulfilment within the EU, ensuring quick, hassle-free delivery with no import duties or fees.
Ossila B.V.
Leiden BioScience Park
BioPartner 3 Galileïweg 8
2333BD Leiden, NL
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