About Us

Didactic Scientific has been in service to the scientific, educational, and industrial sectors since 1986, proudly offering more than 39 years of experience to laboratories, schools, hospitals, and research establishments throughout the UK and further afield.

Since day one, it has been our simple mission — to provide high-quality laboratory and educational equipment that is affordable, reliable, and customized according to our customers' requirements. For decades, we have evolved into being among the UK's most reliable names in supplying scientific laboratory equipment, educational laboratory equipment, hospital laboratory installations, and industrial testing products.

Our own journey began with a tiny workshop and a small team of dedicated people and an enormous vision: to make world-class scientific products more accessible to those who can use them. Today, we are still driven by that same vision, whether we're assisting a primary school in establishing its first science laboratory, supplying a university engineering faculty, or giving industrial and medical labs the accurate testing equipment they need.

Our Certifications & Quality Standards

Quality has always been at the center of our operations. Didactic Scientific is certified to the most stringent industry standards, including:

• ISO 9001 – Quality Management System
• ISO 13485 – Quality for Medical Devices
• ISO/IEC 17025 – Testing and Calibration Laboratories
• NABL – National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
• CE marking (EU) – European Conformity
• UL Listing – Underwriters Laboratories Certification
• ETL Listing – Electrical Testing Labs
• CSA Group Certification – Canadian Standards Association
• RoHS Compliance – Restriction of Hazardous Substances
• REACH Compliance (EU) – Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
• ASTM Standards – American Society for Testing and Materials Compliance
• GLP – Good Laboratory Practice
• GMP – Good Manufacturing Practice
• FDA 21 CFR Part 820 – US Quality System Regulation for Medical Devices

These credentials aren't paper badges — they're a testament to our continued dedication to accuracy, safety, environmental stewardship, and customer confidence.

What We Offer

We boast a comprehensive range of products that find application in a large diversity of uses, including:

Educational Laboratory Equipment

Engineering Lab Equipment

Hospital Laboratory Equipment

School Lab Kits

Lab Chemicals

Consumables Laboratory

Lab Glassware

Test and Airflow Measurement Products

Material Testing and Physical Testing Equipment

Analytical Lab Equipment

Microscope Lab Equipment

TVET Lab Equipment

We don't merely offer equipment — we offer total laboratory solutions. Our strategy is consultative, i.e., we invest the time to listen to your needs before we suggest products.

Our Company Culture – We Care About What We Deliver

At Didactic Scientific, we cultivate, gather, grow, and test our products to the highest quality. We feel that an excellent product is the product of meticulous design, accurate manufacture, and rigorous testing — and we stand behind each and every item we ship.

Our team works directly with manufacturers, with many having been partnered with for decades, to make certain that each and every instrument and accessory we ship is something that our team would be proud to play. If we don't understand it inside-out, we don't sell it — that is our guarantee.

Listening to Our Customers

We take customer feedback seriously. Every suggestion, complaint, or word of appreciation we receive helps us improve. Whether it’s a small school needing more affordable microscope sets or a research lab asking for advanced analytical instruments, our team listens, adapts, and delivers.

Our after-sales support is as significant to us as the initial quote we provide you with. From installation advice to technical issues troubleshooting and spare parts provision, we are with you every step of the way.

Our People – The Heart of Our Success

Beneath our name is a group of very skilled product, application, and service experts. Several of our staff are factory-trained and have extensive experience working hands-on in the laboratory and technical environment.

We believe in personal service. When you call us, you call someone who knows your requirements, knows the products like the back of their hand, and can provide you with the right advice on the spot. This is something we hold dear because it's what makes a transaction into a long-term partnership.

Our Commitment to the Community and Environment

We are proud of our heritage and the community we belong to. We actively engage with local schools, including the school bordering our plant, with both practical and financial support. In addition to this, we give donations to several local and national charities, particularly those in the areas of education, science outreach, and healthcare.

Environmental responsibility is also at the core of our operations. With eco-friendly packaging, to make our products RoHS and REACH compliant, we work towards minimizing our footprint on the environment.

Why Choose Didactic Scientific?

• More than 39 years of experience in the industry.
• Certified to the highest UK, EU, and international standards.
• Personalized, human-centered approach to customer service.
• Extensive range of products in scientific, educational, and industrial fields.
• Robust partnerships with quality-assured manufacturers.
• Community and environmental responsibility.

Whether you are building a new laboratory, renewing laboratory equipment or seeking a trusted supply partner, Didactic Scientific is on hand to assist you — from initial enquiry through to years following installation.