Stratech

Name

Stratech

Legal name

Stratech Scientific Ltd.

Website

https://stratech.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Life Science Reagent Distribution

NAICS

Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414)

SIC

Biological Products, (No Disgnostic Substances) (2836)

akta.pro primary industry

Reagents, Chemicals & Assay Kits (Buffers, Antibodies, ELISA, Enzymes) (HLAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Antibody Discovery & Engineering Platforms (display tech, bispecifics, Fc engineering) (HLAAAIAB)

Keywords

• Life science reagents
• Antibody distribution
• Research laboratory supplies
• Assay kits distribution
• Custom antibody services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ely

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Research Reagent Sales: Sale of life science reagents including antibodies, assays, kits, cells, proteins, and other laboratory supplies. One-time product transactions with standard pricing.
2. Custom Services: Bespoke custom services including antibody development, protein services, assay development, molecular biology services, and other specialist services sourced through selected partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stratech is a UK-based distributor of life science reagents that supplies academic, government, and biopharmaceutical research customers with a catalog of over 2 million primary antibodies, 7,000+ secondary antibodies, 120,000+ assays and ELISA kits, 200,000+ DNA/RNA products, 250,000+ reagents, and 13,000+ inhibitors across 17 product categories. In addition to catalog reagent distribution, the company offers bespoke custom services including antibody development, recombinant protein production, assay development, molecular biology services, IHC/FISH/IP services, drug profiling, exosome engineering, and liposome formulation sourced through selected partners. The company also holds a strategic alliance with Jackson ImmunoResearch, distributing its secondary antibodies across Europe from a shared Cambridge House facility.

Product overview

Stratech is a UK-based distributor of life science reagents operating as a platform distribution model with a portfolio of over 2 million primary antibodies, over 7,000 secondary antibodies, over 120,000 assay and ELISA kit products, over 200,000 DNA and RNA products, over 250,000 reagents, and over 13,000 inhibitors. The core product portfolio is organized into 17 product categories (COVID-19 products, Primary Antibodies, Secondary Antibodies, Assays and Kits, ELISA Kits, Beads and Particles, Cells and Tissues, Cell Culture Media, DNA & RNA, Dyes and Probes, Equipment, Inhibitors, Labware, Lipids and Liposomes, Protein Science, Enzymes, and Reagents), which are supplemented by a comprehensive suite of Custom Services including antibody services, protein services, assay development, molecular biology services, IHC/FISH/IP services, analytical services, drug profiling and screening, and specialist services such as exosome engineering and liposome formulation. The company has evolved from Stratech Scientific to become part of Cambridge Bioscience while maintaining its distribution operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Antibodies Over 2 million primary antibodies available as polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies in various hosts (mouse, rat, rabbit, goat), supplied in forms from raw antiserum to antigen-purified preparations and conjugates. For life science researchers in academic, government, and biopharma settings.
• Secondary Antibodies Over 7,000 secondary antibodies offered as polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies in various hosts, supplied from raw antiserum to antigen-purified preparations and conjugates. Distributed via the strategic alliance with Jackson ImmunoResearch Europe Ltd. For life science researchers.
• Assays and Kits Over 120,000 research products including molecular diagnostics PCR assays, virus neutralization assays, and screening assays for drug discovery applications. For life science researchers in academic and biopharma settings.
• ELISA Kits Pre-packed ultra-sensitive and ultra-fast ELISA kits for detection and quantification of analytes, utilized worldwide by NGOs, pharmaceutical companies, research facilities, quality control laboratories and educational institutions.
• Beads and Particles Life science beads including gold and silver nanoparticles for diagnostics, polymer microspheres, and glass and steel beads for homogenisation, used for bioseparation, flow cytometry calibration, and general diagnostics.
• Cells and Tissues High quality cells and tissues for human and animal research, including primary cells, cell lines, and tissues in both frozen and fresh formats.
• Cell Culture Media Complete range of cell culture media for cell culture growth, rigorously refined and suitable for various experiments.
• DNA and RNA Products Over 200,000 high quality DNA and RNA products including nucleotides, primers, vectors, plasmids, ladders, purified DNA/RNA, and cDNA clones.
• Dyes and Probes Fluorescent dyes and quenchers supporting molecular detection and staining methods, validated for labeling, conjugation, fluorescence analysis and target activity indication.
• Equipment Benchtop equipment and scientific instrumentation including fluorometers with cloud integration, beadbeaters, and homogenisation equipment for reliable experiments.
• Inhibitors Over 13,000 inhibitors and small molecules for cell signaling pathway studies, available individually or as compound libraries for drug discovery and screening.
• Labware High quality lab equipment and labwear including beads, slides, glassware and cell culture scaffolding from leading manufacturers.
• Lipids and Liposomes Diverse lipid compounds and liposome products for life science research, supplied exclusively to academic and research institutes across the UK and Europe.
• Protein Science Products High quality proteins and peptides validated for popular applications, covered by a 100% no quibble returns policy.
• Enzymes Recombinant, synthetic, and natural enzymes for various molecular biology and biochemistry applications.
• Reagents Over 250,000 laboratory reagents for research projects, including screening libraries and lentivirus delivery products.
• COVID-19 Products Complete range of SARS-CoV-2 proteins, antibodies, ELISA, LFA and qPCR based assays, and accessory products for studying SARS-CoV-2, including detection solutions, vaccine and drug development tools.
• Custom Services Bespoke services including antibody development and production, recombinant protein development and peptide synthesis, immunoassay and toxicity assay development, molecular biology services (gene synthesis, lentivirus packaging, gene editing), IHC/FISH/IP services, analytical services, drug profiling and screening, custom bioactive screening libraries, and specialist services such as liposome formulation and exosome engineering. Sourced through selected partners and offered to life science researchers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free delivery service for all UK non-profit organisations and universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jackson ImmunoResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Strategic alliance established in 2004 forming Jackson ImmunoResearch Europe Ltd, a European hub and distribution facility based at Cambridge House alongside Stratech Scientific. Deep partnership for distribution of Jackson's gold standard secondary antibodies across Europe.
• Cusabio BiotechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering custom recombinant protein expression, monoclonal and polyclonal antibody services, and rare antibodies. Five recombinant expression systems including E.coli, Pichia pastoris, baculovirus insect cells, and mammalian cells.
• Sino BiologicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner providing mammalian cell expression platform for recombinant proteins and antibodies. Preferred antibody production service provider for Top 10 pharmaceutical companies worldwide.
• GenetexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering custom immunization and recombinant generated antibody services.
• Selleck ChemicalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld-leading supplier of high-performance inhibitors and reference compounds for non-clinical research, particularly for PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway and epigenetics research.
• EpiCyphercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner specializing in CUT&RUN/CUT&Tag assays, nucleosome products, and chromatin mapping technologies including SNAP-ChIP spike-in controls and EpiDyne chromatin remodeling assays.
• AAT BioquestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering fluorescent dyes, calcium indicators, and iFluor dye conjugates for labeling proteins and antibodies.
• Creative BiolabscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner providing antibody engineering services, recombinant antibody development, and CAR-T cell therapy related products.
• System Biosciences (SBI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering exosome engineering and isolation services, lentivirus packaging, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and stable cell line services.
• PBL Assay SciencecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner providing cytokine and biomarker immunoassay services using SIMOA, Erenna, and MSD technologies in singleplex or multiplex formats.
• SignalChemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering custom recombinant antibody development and compound selectivity profiling against comprehensive enzyme screening panels.
• Jena BiosciencecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering LEXSY eukaryotic protein expression system using Leishmania tarentolae, restriction enzymes, and crystallization products.
• Indigo BiosciencescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering world's largest portfolio of nuclear receptor assay kits, in-vitro toxicology solutions, and custom assay development for nuclear receptor profiling.
• NZYTechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner providing genomic DNA isolation kits, DNA ladders, and conventional restriction enzymes for molecular biology research.
• SalimetricscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner specializing in hormone and biomarker analysis services in saliva and hair samples, providing comprehensive biomarker lab services.
• ElabsciencecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering polyclonal antibody services, peptide synthesis, and recombinant protein expression services across bacteria, yeast, insect cells, and mammalian systems.
• BiosscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering published antibodies with promotional pricing including 25% off published antibodies using code PUB25.
• Absolute AntibodyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering antibody expression and sequencing services.
• RevMAb BiosciencesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering B cell cloning for rabbit monoclonal antibody services using proprietary technology.
• CytodiagnosticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner providing custom conjugation of antibodies and proteins to gold and silver nanoparticles.
• LampireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner specializing in custom polyclonal and monoclonal antibody services, contract manufacturing, and custom media under cGMP standards.
• NeuromicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner providing human cells and tissues, neural antibodies, and stem cell research products.
• Avanti Polar LipidsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering liposome preparation products and lipid-related research tools.
• ALPCO DiagnosticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering diagnostic assay products including islet beta cell dysfunction tests for Type 1 diabetes research.
• BioSBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering scientific reagents and kits for research applications.
• ApexBiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering custom peptide synthesis services, screening libraries, and analytical services with over 20 years analytical chemistry experience.
• FormuMaxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner specializing in clodronate liposomes (Clophosome) for macrophage depletion research.
• IBA LifesciencesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering Strep-tag protein purification systems, cell isolation reagents (Fab-TACS), and cell selection technologies.
• BioSpecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering cell disrupters, homogenization equipment including BeadBeater and Mini-Beadbeater products.
• rPeptideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier partner offering uniformly labeled beta-amyloid peptides including 15N, 13C, and 13C+15N labeled products for neuroscience research.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 2BScientific: 2BScientific is a UK-based distributor of life science research reagents, antibodies, and kits serving academic and biopharma customers — a direct regional competitor to Stratech in the UK/European research supply market.
• Cambridge Bioscience: Cambridge Bioscience is the absorbing entity for Stratech Scientific's rebrand and operates an essentially identical UK-based life science reagent distribution model, serving academic and pharma customers with antibodies, kits, proteins, and custom services.
• Cambridge Bioscience (duplicate reference): Note: Cambridge Bioscience is already listed above as the primary direct peer.
• Santa Cruz Biotechnology: Santa Cruz Biotechnology is a long-established antibody and life science reagent supplier with broad primary/secondary antibody catalogs targeting academic researchers — closely aligned with Stratech's core offering and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Bio-Techne: Bio-Techne (parent of R&D Systems, Novus Biologicals, Tocris) is a major global life science reagent manufacturer and distributor with overlapping antibody, protein, ELISA, and small-molecule inhibitor catalogs serving the same academic/biopharma researchers as Stratech.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad is a diversified life science research and clinical diagnostics company offering antibodies, proteins, ELISA kits, and reagents that overlap materially with Stratech's catalog across academic and pharma research customers.
• Cell Signaling Technology: Cell Signaling Technology is a leading US-headquartered manufacturer of antibodies and reagents for signal transduction research, competing with Stratech's antibody and inhibitor product lines among academic and pharma researchers.
• Abcam: Abcam (now part of Danaher) is one of the world's largest antibody-focused reagent suppliers, directly competing with Stratech's core primary and secondary antibody offering for the same research customer base.

Others

• Jackson ImmunoResearch: Jackson ImmunoResearch is both a supplier-partner of Stratech (via Jackson ImmunoResearch Europe Ltd) and a leading manufacturer of secondary antibodies, providing the gold-standard product line that Stratech distributes across Europe.

Emerging players

• Proteintech Group: Proteintech is a rapidly growing antibody manufacturer with an expanding direct-to-customer global model, increasingly competing with regional distributors like Stratech by selling directly to UK academic researchers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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