Turnkey Core Facility Setup Support

This service is designed for research institutions and centres planning new core facilities or shared technology platforms. It is particularly suited to:

• Institutions receiving capital investment to establish or expand shared research infrastructure (e.g. through UKRI, Wellcome, or philanthropic funding)

• Research programmes or departments launching new omics, imaging, model systems, or cross-disciplinary platforms

• Organisations undergoing reorganisation, convergence of services, or strategic growth requiring centralised infrastructure support

• Core facility leads or project sponsors seeking expert guidance on structure, delivery models, and operational readiness

1. Context Assessment: Review of institutional goals, scientific needs, and funder expectations. Stakeholder consultation to shape requirements.

Format: Kick-off call + review memo + up to 4 stakeholder interviews

2. Specification Guidance: Input on equipment scope, capabilities, and staffing structure to meet research and operational goals.

Format: Options paper + technical benchmarking summary

3. Access & Charging Model Design: Development of access, prioritisation, and costing models aligned with funder and user expectations.

Format: Policy drafts + internal guidance memo

4. Operational Blueprint: Planning for service level KPIs, documentation, launch timelines, and risk mitigation. Optional draft SOPs.

Format: Facility playbook (10–12 page PDF)

5. Review & Presentation: Summary outputs and presentation session with relevant boards or planning groups.

Format: Slide deck + review meeting

• A structured, practical roadmap to launch and sustain a high-impact, multi-user research facility

• Alignment between capital plans, institutional strategy, user needs, and operational capability

• Stronger confidence from funders, leadership, and prospective users in the service model

• Practical tools and documentation to accelerate implementation and reduce post-launch risks