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Price list

The handling charge (Material Price) for reference materials is reviewed annually and any increase applied on 1 April each year.

The handling charge per ampoule or vial for 2019/20 is:

  • £100 for influenza reagents except infectious vaccine seeds which are free of charge.
  • £120 for WHO international standards and £103 for non-WHO standards.
  • £27 for working standards, sold in multiples of 5, total £135

Panels are usually charged at £244.00, though there are exceptions which will cost more.

Shipping Charge

2019/20 Charge

Domestic UK Next day Courier

£18

Express Courier worldwide

£48

Express Courier Dangerous Goods

£68

Airfreight

£445

Airfreight Dangerous Goods

£500

Airfreight will be used where our Express Courier Provider does not have a suitable service or where customers request air freight.

There is an extra charge of £26 for packing infectious products.

Please note, NIBSC issues invoices for biological standards only in sterling pounds (GBP), the national currency of the UK where NIBSC is located. Payment in other currencies will not be accepted.

Customers who use other currencies for international transactions should consult their banks about the best way to pay sterling invoices at the current exchange rate. Customers are responsible for paying all bank charges associated with paying our invoice in full in GBP.

For UK customers. VAT is charged on the total charge unless you have a certificate of exemption from the VAT authority.

For non-UK EU customers. Please supply your VAT number. Otherwise NIBSC has to charge UK VAT on the total charge unless you have a certificate of exemption from your VAT authority. You can reclaim UK VAT from your VAT authority.

 
 
 
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