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Ordering Information

Placing an Order Online

All Tocris products can be purchased online, often for next day delivery. To order products online:

1. Create your Web Account
Creating a web account is necessary to order online with Tocris. The additional benefits to you include the ability to customise your favourite product lists and view new products in your areas of interest.

2. Add Products to your Shopping Cart
There are a number of ways that you can add products to your shopping cart for purchase:

a. Quick Order
To use the quick order option enter the 4-digit catalogue numbers that you require, select “Continue”, add unit quantities next to the required unit sizes, and click “Add to Cart”.

b. Direct from Search Results
Once you have searched for products using the quick or advanced search options, enter unit quantities next to the required unit sizes, and click “Add to Cart”.

c. Product Detail Pages
Enter unit quantities next to the required unit sizes, and click “Add to Cart”.

d. My Favorites
This feature is activated once you have created a web account (see 1). “My Favourites” box is located in the right hand column in the Products, Advanced Search and Shop Online areas of the website. Enter quantities next to the required unit sizes, and click “Add to Cart”.

You can view your shopping cart at any time by selecting “View Cart” in the top right hand corner of the page or in “My Cart” in the right hand column.

3. Check Out
Once you have added your items to your shopping cart, you can select “Checkout” in the top right corner of the web page or within “My Cart”. You will be asked to log in or register at this stage, if you are not already logged in. Confirm your billing and shipping information, select your payment method and submit your order.

4. Confirmation of Order
An automatic email will be sent to confirm that your order has been submitted; it will also contain a summary of your order. You can view details and progress of your order(s), including courier tracking numbers/airway bills, at any time by visiting the “My Account” area of the website.

5. Questions about your Order?
If you have any questions about your order please contact Customer Service:
US Tel: 1-800-421-3701
UK Tel: + 44 (0)117 916 3333

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Placing an Order by Telephone, Fax, E-mail or Mail

Orders may also be placed by mail, fax, telephone or e-mail. Please contact Customer Service. It is helpful if you quote your customer number (which is located on all invoices and packing lists) when placing an order.

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Shipping: US

Orders are normally shipped the day they are received for delivery the following business day. Shipping charges will be prepaid and added to the invoice. All orders from Tocris Bioscience will ship FOB origin. If you have specific shipping requirements, please insure that they are stated clearly when placing an order. All orders are covered by insurance for the replacement cost of goods only. Delivery times and charges (from Tocris Bioscience, US) are:

Destination Delivery Delivery Charge
US Mainland Next day $19.00
US Mainland Next Business Day
(before 10.30am)
$29.00
US Islands Next Business Day
(before 10.30am)
$33.00
Canada Next Business Day
(before 10.30am)
$42.00
Mexico &
South America
Freight Collect Only TBC

Delivery times and charges for controlled, hazardous and temperature sensitive vary; for further details please contact Customer Service.

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Shipping: UK

Orders received at Tocris Bioscience, UK before 4pm will normally be despatched the same day. All orders are despatched by express courier delivery service. Delivery times and charges (from Tocris Bioscience, UK) are:

Destination Delivery Delivery Charge
UK Next day £7.50
UK Next Business Day
(before 10.00am)
£29.95
Europe EU Next day €29.00
Europe EU Next Business Day
(before 10.30am)
€59.00
Europe non-EU 1-2 Working Days €34.00
Rest of the World 2-3 Working Days £20.00

All orders are covered by insurance for the replacement cost of goods only. Please note that Controlled, Hazardous, and Temperature Sensitive products may require special processing, shipping and packaging; extra costs may therefore be incurred. Customers will be notified prior to despatch.

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Payment: US

Payment terms are net thirty (30) days from invoice date, in US dollars. Invoices are payable by check or credit card (Mastercard or Visa). We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue accounts. All duties, taxes and bank charges are for the purchaser’s account. Always quote invoice number(s) when making payments.

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Payment: UK

Payment terms are 30 days NET. We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue accounts. All duties, taxes and bank charges are for the purchaser’s account. Payments can be made to Tocris Bioscience, UK by credit card (Eurocard, MasterCard, Visa), by automatic bank transfer or by cheque (made payable to Tocris Cookson Ltd). Payments should be made in GB Pounds Sterling or Euro.

GB Pound Sterling
Bank: NatWest (SWIFT NWBKGB2L)
1 Gloucester Road, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9AX, UK
Sort Code: 60-01-29
Account Number: 50013440
IBAN Code: GB84 NWBK 6001 2950 0134 40

Euro
Bank: NatWest (SWIFT NWBKGB2L)
1 Gloucester Road, Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 9AX, UK
IBAN Number: GB39 NWBK 6072 0353 0068 79

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VAT

If you are an EU customer, please provide your VAT number.

European Union:
VAT will be charged at the current UK rate unless a VAT number is supplied.

Outside European Union:
VAT will not be charged.

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Product Availability

Although we make every effort to insure a continuous supply of our products, occasionally circumstances may force us to discontinue or temporarily run out of a product. Customers will be notified immediately on placement of orders for such products and, if applicable, items will be put on backorder. You will then receive regular updates as to the current status of your order with estimated future availability. Please contact the Tocris Customer Service Department for information on product availability.

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Bulk Quantities

We can offer competitive discounts on products purchased in bulk quantities. For quotes please use our bulk order enquiry form or contact us for further details.

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DEA Restricted Products (US orders only)

Tocris offers a range of DEA restricted products. Because costs, license, and permit requirements vary please contact customer service for assistance in making DEA restricted product purchases. Orders containing DEA restricted products carry a $25 administration fee.

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Controlled Substances (UK)

A small number of Tocris products are regulated by the UK Home Office and, as such, there are associated conditions of supply. Any companies intending to possess, supply, produce or manufacture controlled drugs need to apply to the relevant governing body for the appropriate license. Customers wishing to purchase any controlled substance are required to send Tocris the relevant license before despatch can be arranged.

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Returns: US

Please inspect packages immediately upon receipt and notify us within 5 days of delivery of any damage or discrepancies. Should you wish to return any items, a Return of Good Authorization (RGA) must be obtained from our Customer Service Department (please call 1-800-421-3701).
  • Goods can not be accepted for return without an RGA.
  • Goods can not be accepted unless they are unopened.
  • Tocris is unable to accept returns of controlled substances.
  • Returns accepted for items ordered in error may be subject to a 25% restocking fee.
In order to maintain the quality of our products, items which have not been stored properly or that have suffered any other form of damage are not eligible for return.

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Returns: UK

Please inspect packages immediately upon receipt and notify us within 5 days of delivery of any damage or discrepancies. Our Customer Service team will take quick and appropriate action to correct any problem. Goods ordered in error will only be accepted for return if it is within 5 days of delivery, the products are unopened, have been stored correctly and are in good condition. In order to maintain the quality of our products, some items may not be returned for credit. Should you wish to return any items, prior authorisation must be received from our Customer Service team. Returns accepted for items ordered in error may be subject to a 20% processing fee.

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