Four Cumbrian SMEs are launching a joint venture to establish 'Resolve Engineered Solutions'.

Forth, React Engineering, PAR Systems and Cumbria Operations and Maintenance Service Ltd (COMS), will work collaboratively to offer end-to-end engineering services.

“Resolve Engineered Solutions represents a powerful synergy of talent and capability,” said Mark Telford, Managing Director at Forth. “Our goal is to offer a comprehensive service that combines the agility and pragmatism of SMEs with the capacity and global prowess of larger players.”

With Resolve's inception, the firms aim to create a straightforward and effective route for clients to access key project and engineering skills.

Phil Redfern, Managing Director at React Engineering, said: “The name 'Resolve' encapsulates our commitment to overcoming sector obstacles. This collaboration is a testament to the determination and tenacity required to provide innovative and effective engineering solutions.

“Most frameworks have built in commitments to deliver both local spend and SME spend targets. By integrating the services into a complete package this provides a sustainable and simple way of accessing key capabilities, based locally to the sites.”

Each partner contributes a distinct skill: React Engineering offers strategic project planning; Forth provides innovative engineering solutions; PAR Systems brings mechanical handling expertise; and COMS serves as a specialist in pre-operations, commissioning, and integration.

Cliff Woodman, Business Director, COMS said: "Resolve allows us to offer a wider service offering to meet client needs, leveraging existing relationships and helping Cumbrian companies to compete at the national, and hopefully in the future, international level. Together we can be a global player, delivering from Cumbria.”