Initial Offerings (Pre-Facility / Non-Physical)

Systems & design advisory

  • System architecture and subsystem trade studies

  • Requirements definition and specification support

  • Design envelope development and concept maturity planning

Digital modelling & simulation

  • Simulation packages and sensitivity analysis

  • Structural and thermal modelling of subsystems

  • Reusable modelling frameworks and engineering evidence packs

Theoretical materials research

  • Literature-backed material performance assessments

  • Candidate down-selection frameworks

  • Research problem definition for partners and grants

Test planning & safety case development

  • Phased test roadmaps (bench → subscale → full scale)

  • Verification planning and gate reviews (paper-based)

  • Instrumentation and data planning (concept-level)

Risk & program reviews

  • Independent technical risk reviews

  • Failure mode thinking and early mitigation plans

  • Schedule and cost risk visibility (high-level)

90-Day Outputs (No Facility Required)

Within 90 days, NPL can deliver tangible, auditable outputs such as:

Technical outputs

  • 2–3 targeted technical white papers

  • Design envelopes and trade studies

  • Modelling/simulation outputs and packages

  • Test roadmaps and verification planning

Readiness outputs

  • Compliance gap analysis and pathway mapping

  • Funding-ready technical documentation

  • A structured execution roadmap with priorities and assumptions

Corporate foundations

  • Clear scope boundaries and operating model

  • Documentation structure for repeatable delivery