In June 2025, Breckland Scientific became part of the Atom Scientific family based in Manchester, UK. 
A step that marks a fresh start and a stronger future. 

Atom Scientific is a leading UK manufacturer with over a decade of expertise in IVDR Diagnostic Stains & Reagents, Chemicals, Volumetrics, and Buffer Solutions.
They also supply an extensive range of consumables from leading brands, making them an ideal partner to help us move forward stronger.

About Us

Breckland Scientific Supplies was founded in 1989 in Thetford, Norfolk.  Thetford is in the District of Breckland, hence the chosen name.  The Company was originally set up as a partnership to produce chemicals and solutions to serve schools, colleges and laboratories in East Anglia.  Following the retirement of the founding partners in 2008 the new owners incorporated the business as Breckland Scientific Supplies Limited and started to focus solely on the schools market.  In 2012 an additional site was set up in Stafford for distribution of equipment and the chemicals produced in Thetford.  The majority of the original Breckland Scientific staff based in Thetford were looking to retire in 2014, but recruiting appropriately qualified staff to pack chemicals and prepare solutions proved impossible.  Unfortunately, the only option was to close the Thetford site.

A chemist was recruited in Stafford and the original Thetford site manager spent 6 months in Stafford training the new chemical team.  The business grew rapidly in the following years and in 2016 a new separate chemical facility was opened.  Breckland Scientific remains a UK family owned business with a team of people who have worked together for many years.  Our combined experience in serving UK schools is in excess of 300 years!

Recognising the impact curriculum changes have in schools, we regularly analyse the requirements of the main exam boards and sourced new products to ensure we can supply everything you need. We are the 1-Stop Shop!

We understand the importance of superior customer service and best value. We define value as more than just price, this is reflected in our high level of customer service and staff expertise.

Breckland Scientific is a company dedicated to the supply of chemicals and science equipment to schools in the UK.

Vision, Mission & Values

Breckland Scientific is a company dedicated to the supply of chemicals and science equipment to schools in the UK.

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Integrity

Always honest, ethical, and transparent in everything we do.

We build trust through our actions and stay true to our principles, while maintaining high standards of professionalism and quality.

Caring

Our commitment to treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and respect.

We actively support one another, and consistently deliver on our promises with passion and determination, producing a positive environment.

Collaboration

We are part of the Atom Scientific Family - We develop together to do our best work and produce exceptional results.

We embrace teamwork, accept responsibility and apply dedication to achieve shared success.

Our Team

We are a friendly bunch of people. We care about our colleagues, creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Meet the Team

Science Supplies Made Simple

Recognising the impact curriculum changes have in schools, we regularly analyse the requirements of the main exam boards and sourced new products to ensure we can supply everything you need. 

All our products are manufactured, bottled and packaged at our NEW facility in Manchester, UK.

We offer thousands of products to suit a range of budgets, to make your choice clearer, where possible we label products as
'Basic', 'Standard' or 'Superior'.