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Accredited and specialist testing, qualification and route-to-approval support.
35 evidenced records across 13 places, read from live records when this page was built.
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Specialisms in this family
- EMC and RF testing
- Structural, fatigue and mechanical testing
- Environmental qualification
- Safety and regulatory approval
- Clinical and human-factors evaluation
- Calibration and metrology
- Cyber and software assurance
35 evidenced records
Where: Location not resolved (10) · london (5) · manchester (4) · cambridge (3) · leeds (3) · birmingham (2) · north east (2) · glasgow (1)
Testing and certification
University of Birmingham
Clinical and human-factors evaluation · Birmingham & the West Midlands, West Midlands
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU) - University of Birmingham Select campus: UK Dubai University of Birmingham Search Open Home Research Centres and institutes Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit (CRCTU) Delivering pioneering clinical trials to translate cutting-edge research into improved patient care.”
Holds clinical and human-factors evaluation capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: birmingham.ac.uk · source clinical-research-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
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NIHR Cambridge Clinical Research Facility
Clinical and human-factors evaluation · Cambridge
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“The NIHR Cambridge Clinical Research Facility is a 24/7 inpatient unit with a Metabolic Research Area containing measurement technologies for energy balance and body composition allied to metabolic magnetic resonance spectroscopy in the Wolfson Brain Imaging Centre.”
Holds clinical and human-factors evaluation capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: cambridgebrc.nihr.ac.uk · source clinical-research-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
Element Materials Technology
Structural, fatigue and mechanical testing · Hitchin
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
Holds structural, fatigue and mechanical testing capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: element.com · source first-party-manufacturing · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
University of Bristol
Structural, fatigue and mechanical testing · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Our laboratories offer heavy and light test facilities, a 100 tonne capacity frame for pilot testing and a large-scale fatigue testing facility.”
Holds structural, fatigue and mechanical testing capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: bristol.ac.uk · source university-facilities · last checked 2026-08-18
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TWI
Structural, fatigue and mechanical testing · Cambridge
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“He also undertakes statistical and probabilistic analysis, more generally, across various engineering disciplines at TWI, including the analysis of fatigue test data.”
Holds structural, fatigue and mechanical testing capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: twi-global.com · source research-institutes · last checked 2026-08-18
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National Physical Laboratory
Calibration and metrology · United Kingdom
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UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“We are entrusted by Defra , the Environment Agency and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to lead UK monitoring networks, and for the provision of traceable measurements for climate change models.”
Holds calibration and metrology capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: npl.co.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Structural, fatigue and mechanical testing · Newcastle & the North East, North East
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“We offer a bespoke, state-of-the-art cable bend fatigue test rig that supports the development – and improving the performance and reliability of – subsea cables.”
Holds structural, fatigue and mechanical testing capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: ore.catapult.org.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
HORIBA MIRA
EMC and RF testing · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Who We Are What We Do Who We Help Media Library Contact”
Holds emc and rf testing capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: horiba-mira.com · source first-party-manufacturing · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
York EMC Services
EMC and RF testing · York
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UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“What our customers are saying Our in-house course was delivered in a professional and friendly manner by a knowledge and well-presented trainer Systems Engineering Manager, Balfour Beatty Rail The course has changed the way I work - I now approach tasks with EMC in mind which makes for a whole different way of thinking.”
Holds emc and rf testing capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: yorkemc.com · source first-party-manufacturing · last checked 2026-08-18
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Element Materials Technology
EMC and RF testing · Hitchin
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Your comprehensive partner for Aerospace EMI/EMC Testing that accelerates certification across commercial and military standards.”
Holds emc and rf testing capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: element.com · source first-party-manufacturing · last checked 2026-08-18
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NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility
Clinical and human-factors evaluation · Manchester, North West
Availability must be confirmed
Capability is recorded. Whether it is free is a conversation with the organisation.
“NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility supports early-phase experimental medicine studies.”
Holds clinical and human-factors evaluation capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Recorded way in: Access is through NHS and NIHR study adoption routes rather than open hire.
Evidence: research.mft.nhs.uk · source stage-e-first-party · last checked 2026-08-19
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National Physical Laboratory
Safety and regulatory approval · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“The airborne emissions and ambient air sampling and analysis services are accredited to ISO 17025 and are underpinned by the latest research.”
Holds safety and regulatory approval capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: npl.co.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
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University of Strathclyde
Safety and regulatory approval · Glasgow & the Central Belt, Scotland
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UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“$value " /-- AFRC achieves world-class accreditation for mechanical testing The AFRC has added another internationally recognised accreditation to its name, having attained ISO 17025 for its mechanical testing laboratory.”
Holds safety and regulatory approval capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: strath.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
Satellite Applications Catapult
EMC and RF testing · Oxford, South East
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Antenna and RF Testing”
Holds emc and rf testing capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: sa.catapult.org.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
York EMC Services
Safety and regulatory approval · York
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Technical Documentation Eurofins E&E UK is able to help manufacturers, re-branders, distributors and importers succeed by providing guidance, testing, and training towards correctly CE marking their products before placing them on the market.”
Holds safety and regulatory approval capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: yorkemc.com · source first-party-manufacturing · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
Medicines Discovery Catapult
Safety and regulatory approval · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Global credibility: Our environment is built for regulatory credibility & 8211; whether your next step is the FDA, EMA and MHRA.”
Holds safety and regulatory approval capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: md.catapult.org.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
University of Bristol
EMC and RF testing · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Show all;Aerospace Engineering;Mechanical Engineering;anechoic chamber; Engineering”
Holds emc and rf testing capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: bristol.ac.uk · source university-facilities · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
Central Research Laboratory
Structural, fatigue and mechanical testing · Hayes, London
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Including Clean Assembly desks and other equipment including Ovens, Compression and Tensile testing machines, Vinyl Cutter and Laser cutter.”
Holds structural, fatigue and mechanical testing capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: centralresearchlaboratory.com · source first-party-manufacturing · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
University of Bristol
Calibration and metrology · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Crossing the boundaries between design technologies, digital and rapid manufacture, digital twins, data science, robotics, and metrology systems, the DML aims to produce disruptive knowledge and tools for industry and the general public alike.”
Holds calibration and metrology capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: bristol.ac.uk · source university-facilities · last checked 2026-08-18
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York EMC Services
Calibration and metrology · York
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Bespoke Testing Through Eurofins E&E Bideford, we specialise in providing a wide array of first-class calibration services worldwide; currently exporting to over 30 countries across mainland Europe, the Middle East, Far East and the Americas.”
Holds calibration and metrology capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: yorkemc.com · source first-party-manufacturing · last checked 2026-08-18
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Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
Calibration and metrology · Sheffield & Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“We also work with startup companies like K3 Metrology to identify new applications for tracking robots using the Metralis system, providing the technical capability and confidence required to move a product from prototype to commercialisation.”
Holds calibration and metrology capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: amrc.co.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
Element Materials Technology
Environmental qualification · Hitchin
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
Holds environmental qualification capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: element.com · source first-party-manufacturing · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
HORIBA MIRA
Environmental qualification · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Our capabilities included environmental testing, mobility testing, hot and cold weather testing and electronic and communications system testing.”
Holds environmental qualification capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: horiba-mira.com · source first-party-manufacturing · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Safety and regulatory approval · Newcastle & the North East, North East
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“We have been testing blades since 2006, gained UKAS accreditation in 2010 and became an IECRE Test lab in 2018.”
Holds safety and regulatory approval capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: ore.catapult.org.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
National Physical Laboratory
EMC and RF testing · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Antenna measurements”
Holds emc and rf testing capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: npl.co.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
National Oceanography Centre
Calibration and metrology · Southampton
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
Holds calibration and metrology capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: noc.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
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University of Warwick
Calibration and metrology · Birmingham & the West Midlands, West Midlands
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
Holds calibration and metrology capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: warwick.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
EPCC, University of Edinburgh
Safety and regulatory approval · Edinburgh
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
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Holds safety and regulatory approval capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: epcc.ed.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
Imperial College London
Structural, fatigue and mechanical testing · London, Greater London
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Structural Testing Testing of materials, compression and tension, fatigue, environment, high energy and gravitational impacts are available.”
Holds structural, fatigue and mechanical testing capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: imperial.ac.uk · source university-facilities · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
Hartree Centre
Clinical and human-factors evaluation · Daresbury, Cheshire
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“First applied to inflammatory bowel disease, this approach could improve clinical trial success rates across many diseases.”
Holds clinical and human-factors evaluation capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: hartree.stfc.ac.uk · source ukri-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
The University of Manchester
EMC and RF testing · Manchester, North West
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Hosting an unrivalled network of facilities including the Electron Microscopy Centre (EMC), one of the largest in the UK, the International Centre for Advanced Materials (ICAM) and NXCT at the Henry Moseley X-ray Imaging Facility.”
Holds emc and rf testing capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: manchester.ac.uk · source university-facilities · last checked 2026-08-18
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NIHR Cambridge Clinical Research Facility
Safety and regulatory approval · Cambridge
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“In addition, an upgraded and extended GMP PET radiopharmaceutical unit with an on-site cyclotron and state-of-the-art radiochemistry systems with the capability of producing a large range of short-lived and longer-lived PET radiotracers.”
Holds safety and regulatory approval capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: cambridgebrc.nihr.ac.uk · source clinical-research-infrastructure · last checked 2026-08-18
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Centre for Process Innovation
Safety and regulatory approval · Teesside & the Humber, North East / Yorkshire and the Humber
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“Work with us Browse Capabilities Next-generation processing & analytics Next-generation processing & analytics We aim to enhance both your small and large molecule API production by utilising our developing cGMP-capable, disruptive processing solutions.”
Holds safety and regulatory approval capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: uk-cpi.com · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
Medicines Discovery Catapult
Clinical and human-factors evaluation · United Kingdom
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“The BARBARA Alliance launches to accelerate dementia clinical trials and unlock new treatments”
Holds clinical and human-factors evaluation capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: md.catapult.org.uk · source catapult-network · last checked 2026-08-18
Testing and certification
The University of Manchester
Clinical and human-factors evaluation · Manchester, North West
Exists
UKIZ records that this capability exists. It holds nothing about who may use it.
“In a world-first clinical trial, a brain implant made of graphene is demonstrating graphene's potential in enabling high-precision surgeries.”
Holds clinical and human-factors evaluation capability, evidenced on the organisation's own site
Evidence: manchester.ac.uk · source university-facilities · last checked 2026-08-18
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