Collaborative Hardware Engineering & Field Test Execution
Flexible, work-package project delivery managed directly under FrontServe Ltd. We work alongside your core team to translate system requirements into custom hardware design, FEA simulation, rig fabrication, and field test site execution—without requiring a UK legal entity.
Immediate Physical Delivery Without Corporate Overhead
For hardware scale-ups that need immediate test data, custom rig fabrication, or field campaign execution, this option provides a streamlined project-based engagement. FrontServe acts as your UK engineering prime contractor, executing defined work packages under our existing UK legal structure.
Extension of Your Team
We work directly with your CTO / Chief Engineers / Team to define system requirements, work packages, and R&D gate exit criteria.
Zero Entity Overhead
Avoid international legal, HR, and tax administration—focusing 100% of your capital on physical testing and technical validation.
Full Technical Control
Your team retains 100% IP ownership, design authority, and data rights throughout the project lifecycle.
Full-Spectrum R&D Execution Capability
Requirements & Scope Co-Design
- Joint definition of project work packages, system interfaces, and test objectives.
- Establishing formal gate exit criteria.
- Sub-contractor coordination and local supply chain integration.
Design, FEA & Systems Simulation
- Detailed 3D CAD modeling and mechanical design.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) structural stress validation and thermal modeling.
- Control system integration.
Custom Rig & Hardware Fabrication
- Rapid prototyping and structural steel frame manufacturing.
- Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test stand assembly and sensor telemetry integration.
- High-voltage, hydraulic, or pneumatic system installation.
Proving Ground Setup & Site Operations
- Procurement and setup of dedicated UK field test sites.
- Deployment of mobile control cabins, safety perimeter fencing, and power provisions.
- Provision of qualified on-site test engineers, technicians, and safety marshals.
Operational Safety, Risk & Compliance
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Comprehensive Insurance Shielding.
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Rigorous Safety Protocols.
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Environmental & Regulatory Alignment.
Milestone-Based Fixed Pricing & Zero-Markup Costs
Fixed-Price Milestones
Commercial terms tied directly to physical deliverables, rig handovers, and successful test gate exits.
Zero-Markup Pass-Through
Site rentals, fuel, heavy equipment haulage, and raw materials are passed through with zero profit markup.
Agile T&M Support
Flexible provisions for unexpected field adjustments, extra test runs, or tooling modifications.