Bioascent Discovery Limited
- Active
- Large
- Holding
- 13 years
- 54m+
- Regular importer
- Regular exporter
- Virtual address
- 5 directors
- 1 owner
- Edinburgh
Company status
Company size
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover > £36 million
2.Balance sheet total > £18 million
3.Average number of employees > 250
Two conditions of three:
1.Turnover > £36 million
2.Balance sheet total > £18 million
3.Average number of employees > 250
Controlled by corporate entities
Company incorporated on February 15, 2013
Estimated revenue range
Top import category is Various lab reagents, Various diagnostic test kits, Various organic chemicals, Various plastic items, Various unspecified compounds, 132.0 months imported, the last import operation was made on November 01, 2025
Top export category is Diagnostic or lab test kits, Various light-based testing tools, Various organic chemicals, Liquid chemical products at 20°C, Microtomes and their parts, 15.0 months exported, the last export operation was made on November 01, 2023
19 companies registered at the address, more than 9
5 directors
The directors list was changed 1 month ago, a good sign to sell them something.
The directors list was changed 1 month ago, a good sign to sell them something.
1 owner. It is not exhaustive, as only owners with more than twenty five percent of shares are published.
Company is located in Edinburgh
Field of Operation
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
72110
6241 companies
SIC CODE 72110. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes are used to classify the business activities of companies.
Website
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Summary
Pharmaceutical company in Chapelhall, Scotland. Bioascent Discovery Limited is a private limited company registered in Scotland with the registration number SC442915. The company was founded thirteen years ago on February 15, 2013, and registered at EH1 2EN, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, C/O Cms Cameron Mckenna Nabarro Olswang Llp Saltire Court, 20 Castle Terrace. The address is probably virtual as nineteen companes registered at the same address. Its status is active. The company operates in the professional services, the biotechnology r&d industries. Officially, it has one owner or PSCs, five directors and no number of employees published.
It's a large company as it met two conditions of three: turnover more than £36 million, balance sheet more than £18 million, employees more than 250.
The company is a regular importer, with its top import category being Various lab reagents, Various diagnostic test kits, Various organic chemicals, Various plastic items, Various unspecified compounds, totaling 132.0 months of imports. The last import operation was conducted on November 01, 2025. The company is a regular exporter, with its top export categories including Diagnostic or lab test kits, Various light-based testing tools, Various organic chemicals, Liquid chemical products at 20°C, Microtomes and their parts, totaling 15.0 of months exports. The last export operation took place on November 01, 2023. Exports to China, Germany, Netherlands, and United States. Imports from Belgium, China, Denmark, France, and Germany. Uses ports Belfast Port, Dover, Dover / Eurotunnel, East Midlands Airport, and Edinburgh Airport. Uses Air transport, Roll on Roll off (RORO), and Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) for transport.
WARNING: The numbers have been rounded for simplicity and may be inaccurate.Please, refer to the latest financial report for verification.
Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
Owners & PSC
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Corporate
- 9 years
- 4
- 25%+
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2016-04-06
Also participates in 4 other companies.
Ownership of voting rights - More than 25% but not more than 50%, Ownership of shares – More than 25% but not more than 50%
Managers
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Individual
- 2 years
- 2
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2023-03-29
Also participates in 2 other companies.
Finance director
Finance director
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Individual
- 7 years
- 1
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2018-06-20
Also participates in 1 other companies.
Director
Director
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Individual
- 7 years
- 13
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2018-06-20
Also participates in 13 other companies.
Investment director
Investment director
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Individual
- 12 years
- 1
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2013-10-01
Also participates in 1 other companies.
Director
Director
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Individual
- 13 years
- 32
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Resident of United Kingdom
Started on 2013-02-15
Also participates in 32 other companies.
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Last reports
Download the last financial report
The latest financial report submitted four months ago.
Download the last confirmation report
May contain a full shareholders list.
The latest confirmation statement submitted one year ago.
The latest confirmation statement submitted one year ago.
* may contain a full shareholder list
Last news
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Termination of appointment of Paul Smith as a director on 2026-01-14Download 1 page pdf report
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Full accounts made up to 2024-12-31Download 35 pages pdf report
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Confirmation statement made on 2025-02-15 with no updatesDownload 3 pages pdf report
Importer profile by HS codes
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Import HS codes in detail
2922
2922-Amino compounds with oxygen
Chemical compounds containing both amino and oxygen groups, used in various industries
1 months, last: 2025-04-01
2932
2932-Oxygen-based chemical compounds
Chemicals with oxygen in their structure, used in various industries
2 months, last: 2025-08-01
2933
2933-Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen only
Chemical compounds containing nitrogen in a ring structure, used in medicines and industrial applications
16 months, last: 2025-10-01
2934
2934-Nucleic acids and their salts
Nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA, and their salts, whether chemically defined or not. Also includes other heterocyclic compounds
21 months, last: 2025-11-01
2935
2935-Sulphonamides
Chemical compounds containing sulphonamide groups, used in pharmaceuticals and industrial applications
3 months, last: 2022-10-01
2937
2937-Hormones and related compounds
Natural or synthetic hormones, prostaglandins, and their derivatives, used primarily for medical purposes
1 months, last: 2024-02-01
2938
2938-Natural or synthetic glycosides
Glycosides, either natural or made in a lab, and their modified forms like salts, ethers, and esters
1 months, last: 2021-11-01
2941
2941-Antibiotics
Medicines used to treat bacterial infections by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria
1 months, last: 2022-07-01
2942
2942-Various organic chemicals
Various types of organic chemicals not listed elsewhere, used in industries like pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and manufacturing. Includes compounds for research, production, and industrial processes
22 months, last: 2025-11-01
3001
3001-Glands and Organ Extracts for Medicine
Dried glands, organ extracts, and substances like heparin used for medical treatments. Includes human and animal-based products for therapy or prevention
1 months, last: 2023-01-01
3002
3002-Medical blood products and vaccines
Includes human and animal blood for medical use, vaccines, antisera, immunological products, and cell cultures for therapy or diagnosis
5 months, last: 2022-12-01
3003
3003-Mixed medicinal products
Medicines made by mixing two or more ingredients for treatment or prevention, not packaged for retail
1 months, last: 2024-06-01
3004
3004-Medicines in measured doses or retail packaging
Medicines for treatment or prevention, including tablets, creams, or patches, sold in ready-to-use forms. Excludes specific medical goods like vaccines or blood products
1 months, last: 2022-02-01
3006
3006-Pharmaceutical products
Medicines and medical products listed under specific rules in this category
1 months, last: 2022-02-01
3204
3204-Synthetic dyes and colorants
Includes all types of synthetic dyes, colorants, and fluorescent brighteners used in various industries
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
3818
3818-Doped materials for electronics
Chemical elements and compounds used in electronics, shaped as discs or wafers. These are specially treated for better performance in electronic devices
1 months, last: 2022-08-01
3821
3821-Prepared culture media for growing cells or microbes
Special mixtures used in labs to grow bacteria, viruses, plants, or animal and human cells for research or medical purposes
4 months, last: 2022-08-01
3822
3822-Diagnostic or lab test kits
Includes all types of test kits for medical or lab use, such as malaria, Zika, or blood grouping tests. May come with or without a backing or packaging
51 months, last: 2025-11-01
3824
3824-Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores
Chemical products used in foundries to bind materials for making moulds or cores, including mixtures of natural and chemical substances
1 months, last: 2023-08-01
3917
3917-Plastic tubes, pipes, hoses, and their fittings
Plastic items like tubes, pipes, hoses, and connectors such as joints, elbows, and flanges
1 months, last: 2024-02-01
3926
3926-Various plastic products
Various plastic items made from materials listed in headings 3901 to 3914
22 months, last: 2025-04-01
7017
7017-Laboratory and medical glassware
Includes all types of glassware used in labs, hospitals, or pharmacies, whether marked with measurements or not
1 months, last: 2022-04-01
8419
8419-Machinery for heating, cooling, or treating materials
Machines used in labs or factories to heat, cool, or process materials, like drying, sterilizing, or distilling. Excludes household appliances
2 months, last: 2025-08-01
8421
8421-Centrifuges and filtering machines
Machines that spin to separate liquids or gases, or clean them by filtering. Includes dryers and purifiers
6 months, last: 2025-04-01
8424
8424-Spraying and extinguishing equipment
Machines for spraying liquids or powders, including fire extinguishers and spray guns
1 months, last: 2025-08-01
8479
8479-Machines with specific functions
Machines and mechanical devices designed for unique tasks not covered elsewhere
4 months, last: 2025-08-01
8481
8481-Taps, valves, and similar devices for pipes and tanks
Includes pressure-reducing valves, thermostatic valves, and other similar appliances for controlling flow in pipes, boilers, or tanks
1 months, last: 2022-04-01
8483
8483-Transmission parts and components
Includes transmission shafts, cranks, bearing housings, gears, gearboxes, flywheels, pulleys, clutches, and couplings. Used in machinery and vehicles for power transmission
1 months, last: 2020-10-01
8501
8501-Electric motors
Devices that convert electricity into motion, used in appliances or machinery
1 months, last: 2025-08-01
8523
8523-Storage media for sound and data recording
Includes discs, tapes, smart cards, and other devices for recording sound or data, whether recorded or not. Also includes master discs for production
1 months, last: 2022-04-01
8539
8539-Electric lamps, including LED lights and special lamps
Includes all types of electric lamps like LED, ultraviolet, and infrared lamps, as well as sealed beam units and arc lamps
1 months, last: 2024-03-01
9018
9018-Medical and dental tools
Instruments and devices used in medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary fields, including imaging and testing equipment
3 months, last: 2023-02-01
9026
9026-Tools for measuring liquids or gases
Instruments for checking flow, level, pressure, or other properties of liquids or gases. Excludes medical or lab tools
3 months, last: 2024-09-01
9027
9027-Tools for testing and measuring physical or chemical properties
Instruments for analyzing materials, checking heat, light, or sound levels, and measuring things like viscosity or surface tension. Includes microtomes for cutting thin samples
11 months, last: 2025-08-01
9032
9032-Automatic control devices
Devices used to automatically regulate or control systems or processes
1 months, last: 2021-08-01
Last imported products
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HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-11-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £82.02 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-11-01
Port: London Stansted Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £17.62 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-11-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £81.41 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-10-01
Port: London Heathrow Airport
Country: India
Transport: Air transport
Price: £30.15 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-08-01
Port: Dover
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £12.74 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-08-01
Country: United States
Transport: Air transport
Price: £26.9 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-08-01
Port: Dover
Country: Germany
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £28.67 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-08-01
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £12.27 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last purchased: 2025-08-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £62.36 per kg
* Warning: Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
Exporter profile by HS codes
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Export HS codes in detail
2942
2942-Various organic chemicals
Various types of organic chemicals not listed elsewhere, used in industries like pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and manufacturing. Includes compounds for research, production, and industrial processes
3 months, last: 2022-03-01
3822
3822-Diagnostic or lab test kits
Includes all types of test kits for medical or lab use, such as malaria, Zika, or blood grouping tests. May come with or without a backing or packaging
5 months, last: 2021-12-01
3824
3824-Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores
Chemical products used in foundries to bind materials for making moulds or cores, including mixtures of natural and chemical substances
2 months, last: 2023-11-01
8481
8481-Taps, valves, and similar devices for pipes and tanks
Includes pressure-reducing valves, thermostatic valves, and other similar appliances for controlling flow in pipes, boilers, or tanks
1 months, last: 2022-11-01
9027
9027-Tools for testing and measuring physical or chemical properties
Instruments for analyzing materials, checking heat, light, or sound levels, and measuring things like viscosity or surface tension. Includes microtomes for cutting thin samples
4 months, last: 2023-07-01
Last exported products
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HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2023-11-01
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £4.41 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2021-12-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £189.39 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2023-07-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £454.89 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2022-11-01
Port: Dover / Eurotunnel
Country: Germany
Transport: Roll on Roll off (RORO)
Price: £246.3 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2022-11-01
Port: East Midlands Airport
Transport: Air transport
Price: £373.66 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2022-11-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £392.12 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2022-11-01
Transport: Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry)
Price: £79.81 per kg
HS code used by customs authorities around the world to identify products for the application of duties and taxes.
Last exported: 2022-03-01
Transport: Air transport
Price: £6.88 per kg
* Warning: Ports, countries, transport, and price/kg were calculated by CorpSignals; non-official data, may contain errors.
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