How we workIndependent advice. No hardware sales, no vendor commissions.
How we work & fees

How we work: clear stages, fixed gates and fees you can plan around.

Independent locating and operational visibility advisory, sold in steps you can stop at: discovery, technology evaluation, supplier selection, pilot validation, implementation assurance and care, with gates that stop bad programmes early and keep good ones accurate.

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Independent advice before you buy

RFID, RTLS or AGV vs AMR? Independent advice before you buy

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How an engagement runs, in five stages: book a free scoping call, written proposal with the price, selection or pilot, decision or go-live, post-go-live review, with a gate between each stage where you can stop or continue.
How an engagement runs: a free 30-minute call with our advisers, then, after the call, a written proposal with the price. Every stage ends at a gate where you can stop.
Getting started

From first call to signed scope in four steps

1

Intro call (30 min)

A free, no-obligation call about your use case, constraints and goals. We tell you straight away whether we are the right fit, and if we are not, who is.

2

Scoping proposal

A short written proposal: what we will do, the deliverables, the model, the price and the timeline. Fees agreed in writing after scoping where the scope is clear.

3

NDA & agreement

We sign your NDA (or ours) and a simple statement of work. No long master-services marathon needed to get value moving.

4

Kickoff

We start. You work directly with our advisers with a clear cadence and a named point of contact.

Engagement models

Three ways to work with us

Scoped per project

Best when the scope is clear: discovery stages, supplier selection, pilot design, architecture reviews. Your fee is agreed in writing before we start.

Day-rate / retainer

Best for ongoing advisory, programme governance, or being on call as the trusted independent in the room. Flexible blocks of advisory time.

Outcome-based delivery

Best for end-to-end programmes where we share accountability for a measurable result. Scoped per project against agreed KPIs.

Indicative fees

What engagements typically cost

Shown in GBP based on where you are viewing from.

EngagementModelTypical durationIndicative range
Discovery & scoping stageFees agreed in writing after scopingtypically 1 to 5 days on site£3k to £30k per project
Supplier selection & RFP supportFees agreed in writing after scopingtypically 3 to 6 weeks£3k to £30k per project
Pilot design & oversightScoped fee or day ratewith timings agreed per site£3k to £30k per project
Advisory retainerMonthly retainerRolling£1,200 / day
Advisory dayDay-ratePer day£1,200 / day
Full programme / integration deliverySOW / outcome-basedPer project£3k to £30k
Training & team enablementDay-ratePer day£1,200 / day
RTLS / RFID rental pilot equipmentRentalPer project / rollingProject-based

Fees by region

The table above shows fees for the region you are viewing from. Ranges and day rates by region:

RegionProject rangeAdvisory day
United Kingdom£3k to £30k£1,200 / day
Europe (EU, Switzerland, Norway)€3.5k to €35k€1,400 / day
US & Canada$4k to $40k$1,600 / day
Middle East & Australia$4k to $40k$1,600 / day
Rest of world$3.5k to $35k$1,400 / day

Indicative only. Fees are project-based and confirmed in writing after a scoping workshop and project analysis. Travel is billed on top. No packages.

Ranges exclude hardware, software licences, third-party costs and travel & expenses (T&E). We don't sell hardware, so our advice stays independent. You can start with a short discovery stage or a rental pilot, scoped and priced for your project, and expand from there.

What moves you up a band: extra sites, on-site RF survey, air-gapped or access-restricted estates, and integration into more than one system of record. What you keep if you stop at a gate: the artefacts from that stage (requirements, scored shortlist, TCO, RFP pack, pilot criteria). You buy hardware and licences direct from the supplier, on your own contract; we don't resell them. See what each engagement includes and how it is priced →

Rental pilot equipment

Want to see tracking work on your own site before you commit? We can supply rental pilot equipment for a short, scoped pilot, for example one tool crib and one hangar bay for four weeks, with a short written report at the end. The rental is priced in writing for your project, and you stay free to choose any supplier afterwards. The equipment is rented for the trial only. Ask about a rental pilot on a free 30-minute call →

See what a rental pilot involves.

Governance

Gate-governed, so spend stays disciplined

Every programme runs against clear gates. We hold each one: no work below the line until the gate above is signed off. That keeps budget tied to evidence, not optimism, and gives you a clean exit point at every stage.

  • Business case approved
  • Pilot signed off against real KPIs
  • Rollout plan agreed
  • Operational acceptance

See the five engagement stages and every service →

What you can expect
  • Direct access: you work directly with our advisers
  • A named point of contact and a regular cadence
  • Plain-English deliverables you can act on
  • Accurate counsel, including "do not do this"
  • Your data and IP stay yours: full export, no lock-in
Our independence promise

Why our advice is worth trusting

Our only incentive is to recommend what actually fits your use case, including options that cost you less, and the answer "you do not need this yet" when that is true. We also work under mutual NDA as standard and can sign yours before any commercial detail changes hands.

Common questions

Before you reach out

Do you sell or resell hardware?

No. Our recommendations are driven only by what fits your use case.

How much will my project cost?

It depends on scope. The ranges above are a realistic starting point. Exact pricing is confirmed in writing after a short scoping call.

Can we start small?

Yes. You can start with a short discovery stage or advisory block, scoped and priced for your project, and expand once there is a clear business case.

Can you rescue a stalled deployment?

Yes. You can drop us in at any stage, including taking over a programme that has lost momentum or blown its accuracy targets.

Where are you based and do you travel?

We are a UK company working with clients across EMEA and beyond. On-site survey and workshops are part of most programmes. Travel is agreed up front. We work worldwide and can run engagements in your language.

What 'independent' means in a supplier-saturated market

Independence is not a slogan. It is how incentives are wired. Nothing rewards steering you to a particular UWB or RFID brand. When we recommend a shortlist, it is because site physics, integration depth and commercial terms fit, and we will say when a fashionable technology is wrong.

Engagements stay gate-governed: stage deliverables release spend. That protects you from open-ended pilots and protects us from success theatre without measurement.

If a partner or OEM already sits on your preferred list, we can still red-team the design, harden cybersecurity and privacy, and write acceptance tests, useful when you are committed commercially but unsure technically.

Ready when you are

Book a free scoping call.

After the call, you get a written proposal with the price.

Bring your use case, your constraints and your numbers. You will leave with a clear, accurate read on what is worth doing, whether or not you work with us.

Per-service scope and pricing models →

Set pilot success criteria →

Not ready for a call? Get the Tracking readiness self-assessment (free, email required) →

Last updated: 5 October 2026