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Our mission
Our mission is to make science and engineering capability easier to discover, compare, and engage - so organisations can move faster from development to validation and sign-off, with clearer scope and greater confidence.
We aim to unlock the value of underutilised capability, particularly within universities, by connecting it to real industry needs - helping facilities generate impact and revenue, and helping engineering teams reduce lead time, risk, and uncertainty.
How we do it
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Find relevant facilities and services based on capability - not just name or location
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Compare options with clearer scope, constraints, and deliverables
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Submit structured requirements to reduce back-and-forth and accelerate scheduling
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Engage specialist support (where needed) for planning, execution, and reporting
Why TestHouses
Engineering teams depend on testing, yet sourcing the right capability is often slower than it should be. The challenge is rarely a lack of equipment or expertise. More often, capability is fragmented, difficult to find, and hard to engage efficiently - especially when projects change, and timelines compress.
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TestHouses exists to reduce that friction. By improving visibility and matching, we help industry teams access the right facility and expertise at the right time, help universities translate specialist capability into real-world impact, and help technical experts apply their experience to the projects that need it most.
Trust & Verification
Engineering and testing services are high-stakes. TestHouses is designed to support confident decision-making by presenting capability, scope, and constraints clearly - and by applying practical verification steps where they matter.
What "Verified" Means
"Verified" indicates that we have carried out essential checks to support credibility and reduce wasted time, such as:
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Confirming the provider is a legitimate organisation or practitioner
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Validating key contact routes and service availability
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Reviewing the capability information supplied for completeness and consistency
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Requesting supporting documents where relevant (for example, accreditation certificates/scope, calibration statements, facility brochures)
Verification does not replace a buyer's own due diligence or internal approval process. It is intended to improve clarity and reduce friction.
Accreditation and Scope
Listings clearly distinguish between accredited/certification-ready scope (where appropriate accreditation scope is available) and development testing (R&D or pre-compliance), where outputs may be suitable for engineering development but not formal certification.
NDAs and Confidentiality
Many projects require confidentiality, restricted access, or controlled data handling. TestHouses supports NDA-ready workflows, enabling providers and buyers to move quickly without compromising IP.
Safety and Responsibilities
Testing environments can carry significant safety and operational risk. Providers may require risk assessments, method statements, site inductions, operator-led execution, and specific handling processes (for example, high-voltage systems). TestHouses helps surface these requirements early, so both parties can plan effectively.
TestHouses
Find and engage the right testing capability with less delay and fewer unknowns. TestHouses helps product engineering teams source facilities and expertise across research, development, testing, and validation - especially when timelines move, and capacity is difficult to secure.
What you can do on TestHouses:
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Discover capability faster: search and filter by test type, sector, location, and constraints
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Compare with confidence: clearer listings covering scope, envelopes, operating model, and deliverables
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Post a requirement: submit a structured request that providers can respond to quickly and accurately
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Reduce admin: less back-and-forth to establish basic feasibility and cost drivers
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Add specialist support: engage consultants for planning, witnessing, instrumentation support, or reporting