Tide Labs

Tide Labs, UK supplier of peptides for laboratory research

Tide Labs is a UK company dedicated to supplying peptides intended exclusively for scientific research. It operates under the registered name TL Research Ltd (registration no. 16935616) and markets its products solely as research-use-only (RUO) reagents, not suitable for human or veterinary consumption, cosmetic use, or clinical trials. The company presents itself as a cold-chain specialist and claims to be the only UK supplier of research peptides with HPLC verification by a UKAS-accredited laboratory, Type 1 hydrolytic glass vials, and a full -20°C cold chain.

Catalogue of research peptides and kits

The catalogue visible on the site includes lyophilised peptides and blends, offered in various formats and sizes. Among the references shown are:

• BPC-157, in 5 mg and 10 mg presentations.
• TB-500, in 2 mg and 5 mg presentations.
• BPC-157 + TB-500 blend 10 mg.
• GHK-Cu, copper peptide, in 50 mg and 100 mg.
• AHK-Cu 100 mg.
• GHRH Fragment 176-191 standard 2 mg.
• Bacteriostatic water 10 ml.
• Research kits combining BPC-157, TB-500, and bacteriostatic water.

The shop indicates that some of these references are on pre-order. Prices published at the time of analysis ranged from £6.90 to £44.99 depending on product and format.

Quality control and analytical documentation

The company states that every batch supplied is tested by an independent UKAS-verified laboratory, with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometry to verify identity, purity, and stability. Peptides are lyophilised to enhance long-term stability and packaged under sterile conditions. Tide Labs claims to operate under an ISO 9001 certified quality management system and provides a certificate of analysis (COA) with every product, plus batch documentation and full traceability.

Logistics, cold chain, and shipping

Tide Labs maintains cold storage at -20°C in the UK and controls the journey from synthesis to warehouse. Orders placed before 4:00pm are dispatched the same day and delivered, according to the company, the next working day. Shipping is free on orders over £100; below that amount, Royal Mail Tracked 24 is used at a flat rate of £4.99. Lyophilised reagents are shipped in Mylar-shielded packaging to protect temperature during transit, with tamper-evident seals and batch traceability.

Customer profile and regulatory compliance

The company targets independent research laboratories, university departments, and accredited research centres. Tide Labs emphasises that its products are legal in the UK for laboratory, academic, and scientific purposes, and that they are not authorised for human consumption, medical treatment, or cosmetic use. The company states that it does not provide dosing guidelines or administration instructions, and that all items are clearly labelled as for research use only.

Researcher support and service

The site provides access to batch information and product specifications to document laboratory work, as well as email support for enquiries about the catalogue or documentation. The company also mentions a partner programme and a subscription to news and discounts.

Location and contact

71-75 Shelton St, London WC2H 9JQ · Phone: 0203 974 1360 · Email: sales@tidelabs.co.uk · Hours: Saturday and Sunday: 09:00-17:30