OBN Scheme signs R&D Supply Deal

OBN has awarded Fisher Scientific and Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd (SLS) its multi-million pound two year contract for laboratory supplies within its members’ Purchasing Scheme.

The contract will see provision of competitive prices across a broad range of laboratory supplies for the OBN’s participating companies. Fisher Scientific has been awarded Primary Preferred Supplier Status covering the core lab purchasing activity of OBN’s membership, while SLS has been awarded Alternative Preferred Supplier Status which includes the supply of Sigma products.

Jon Rees, CEO of OBN said: “In this innovative deal, we have selected two distributors who will provide that crucial combination of best prices and the highest quality of service to our member companies throughout the UK. We believe the OBN lab deal is the most competitive for R&D companies needing an offthe- shelf purchasing solution, and our free 3 month trial offer makes it risk free to try.”

Martin Reilly, Sales Manager for Fisher Scientific said “Fisher Scientific has worked hard to support OBN and its members since 2005 with unparalleled choice and convenience at competitive prices, and we are delighted to continue this successful partnership into the future.”

Ian Roulstone, Sales Director for SLS said “SLS is committed to providing leading brands at the very best prices to OBN members. We are particularly excited to be working in partnership with Sigma Aldrich to bring their market leading products to the OBN community. We are absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to work with the fastest growing life sciences trade association in the UK and we are committed to making this a productive and rewarding
relationship for all concerned”. In addition to signing this new agreement, OBN appointed an Associate Director of Business Development who will manage it and a further team member with responsibility for the Purchasing Scheme.