NCIMB is a biotechnology company providing innovative microbial solutions for life sciences, food & drink, energy, and environmental businesses.
We identify, characterise, quantify and store microorganisms to support and de-risk your process and product development needs. Our commitment to customer service sits at the heart of our offering.
Our Products and services
Our unique culture collection is the foundation on which our company is built and our products and services have been developed in line with industry requirements. You can search for products and services by industry sector or explore using the links below.
Culture Collection
NCIMB manages the UK’s largest public repository of bacterial reference strains for research and biotechnology applications.
Laboratory Services
Our laboratory scientists are experts in detecting, identifying, sequencing and quantifying microorganisms. We provide a range of testing services and undertake contract research projects to support microbial product development.
preservation, Storage & patent deposits
Our storage services provide an offsite back-up for organisations working with biological material. We are also recognised internationally as a depository for biological material that is the subject of patents.
Quality Control Products
We supply the Microbiologics QC testing products and innovative Custom Controls made from your own environmental isolates.
Specalist Media
Our specialist microbiology media is used by energy and environmental microbiolgists.
Ecotoxicity Tests
We offer ecotoxicty testing using our innovative microbial MARA and LumiMARA tests and can supply testing kits.
NCIMB in Focus
Learn more about some of our projects, services and recent activity below!
