RNS Number:3638K
Bioquell PLC
24 April 2003


TO: COMPANIES ANNOUNCEMENT OFFICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



                                                                   24 April 2003


                                  BIOQUELL PLC

                                 Sale of shares


In accordance with Rule 9.11 of the Listing Rules, on 23 April 2003 BIOQUELL
received notification from 3i Group plc regarding the sale of shares.


In accordance with Section 198-202 of the Companies Act 1985 (as amended), on
the basis that the relevant issued share capital is 39,621,861 ordinary shares,
have a notifiable interest as follows:



                     Sale of shares         New holding          Representing %
                                                                   issued share
                                                                        capital

3i Group plc               350,000            1,471,672                    3.7%





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Enquiries:


B.M. Bodeker          BIOQUELL PLC          01264 835 900







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