UK Lab Chairs supplies laboratory seating to NHS trusts across the UK, including Guy's & St Thomas'. NHS purchasing has its own rules, so this page covers both halves of the decision: how to buy from us as an NHS organisation, and which chairs suit pathology labs, teaching hospitals and clinical support areas. For a same-day quote on trust letterhead requirements, use the quote form or call 01535 602141.
How NHS trusts buy from us
We accept purchase orders from NHS trusts, foundation trusts and other NHS bodies as standard. A VAT invoice is supplied with every order. On trust finance systems we may already be set up as Mark Finn Lab Furniture or Lab Tables; if your system needs a specific supplier name, tell us on the quote form and we'll confirm which record to use.
Most trusts order from us directly by purchase order under their local procurement thresholds; if your trust requires a specific purchasing route, tell us on the quote form and we'll work with your procurement team.
Quotes are returned the same day — 24 hours maximum — itemised for procurement sign-off, with delivery included to mainland Britain.
What NHS laboratory environments need from seating
Hospital labs run long shifts with shared workstations, so NHS buyers typically specify wipe-clean seats — vinyl or polyurethane — that tolerate routine cleaning between users, with height adjustment covering staff of different builds sharing the same bench. Every UK Lab Chairs chair has a 20 stone (127 kg) rated gas strut as standard and carries a 5-year guarantee against normal wear and tear, which matters when the chair is budgeted as capital equipment.
The right chair for each area
Pathology and clinical labs
For standard 900 mm benches, the Upholstered Bench-Height Lab Chair (005) with the vinyl seat option is the usual NHS specification — over 2,265 in daily use across UK labs — or the Budget PU Bench-Height Lab Chair (A12) where budgets are tight. Both include a footring.
Microscopy, reporting and write-up stations
Seated desks take a desk-height chair: the Upholstered Desk-Height Lab Chair (006) with vinyl option, or the Budget PU Desk-Height Lab Chair (A13). Unsure which height class a bench needs? Use our lab chair height guide.
Shared and quick-access stations
Specimen reception and shared benches suit stools that tuck away: the Low-Level Upholstered Lab Stool (OF510) or Low-Level Polyurethane Lab Stool (009) at desk height, or the High-Level Polyurethane Lab Stool (008) at bench height.
Teaching hospital labs
Training labs take the same seating as the working lab — most trusts standardise on one bench-height and one desk-height model across sites so replacements and spares stay simple.
Replacing chairs across a department?
Send the bench count and heights and we'll return one itemised quote for procurement — mixed models, one purchase order, one VAT invoice. Volume pricing applies from 4 units.
Prices exclude VAT. VAT invoice supplied.
Frequently asked questions
Do you accept NHS purchase orders?
Yes, as standard — from NHS trusts, foundation trusts and other NHS bodies. A VAT invoice is supplied with every order. On finance systems we may be listed as Mark Finn Lab Furniture or Lab Tables.
How quickly can an NHS trust get a quote?
Same day as standard, 24 hours maximum. Quotes are itemised for procurement sign-off and include delivery to mainland Britain.
Which lab chairs suit hospital pathology labs?
Wipe-clean vinyl or polyurethane seats at the correct bench height. The most common NHS specification is the Upholstered Bench-Height Lab Chair (005) with a vinyl seat for 900 mm benches, and the 006 desk-height equivalent for microscopy and reporting stations.
Can you supply multiple departments or sites on one order?
Yes. Mixed models across departments can go on a single purchase order with one VAT invoice, keeping procurement and replacement simple.
Is delivery included for NHS orders?
Yes — delivery to mainland Britain is included in the price. For the Scottish Highlands and other locations, ask on the quote form.