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Proven Delivery | Measurable Value

June 20, 2025

Puma Berry looks to connect great companies with top-tier engineers – without unnecessary costs, inefficiencies, and regulatory barriers.

The company was founded to solve the IR35 challenges that have reshaped the UK defence and aerospace sector, impacting both companies and highly skilled contractors.

Supporting mission-critical programmes

AJAX Photo credit: Household Cavalry Regiment British Army

Puma Berry Ltd has delivered engineering expertise to some of the UK’s most strategically important programmes, including:

• CROWSNEST airborne surveillance
• AJAX and Challenger 3 armoured vehicle platforms
• Advanced Electronic Warfare systems
• GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) development

We operate as a trusted delivery partner within the frameworks of several Primes and Tier 1 organisations, all of whom have recognised the value of our lean and reliable model.

Certified. Trusted. Proven.

Puma Berry Ltd is:

• ISO 9001 certified
• Cyber Essentials certified
• JOSCAR accredited
• We are in the framework of Primes and Tier 1 enterprises.

These certifications, combined with our proven model, assure both compliance and capability across the most demanding environments.

“At Puma Berry Ltd, our Assured Mission Delivery Partner model bridges the gap between mission-critical needs and specialist capability. Clients benefit from access to highly skilled SC/DV-cleared contractors – often with decades of defence and aerospace experience – without the inflated costs of inside-IR35 models. At the same time, we maintain a 100% contractor satisfaction rate, as professionals choose to work with us to preserve their independence and contribute meaningfully to national programmes.” Pratik Jain, Director, Puma Berry Ltd

Delivering what matters

Whether your programme requires urgent capability, niche expertise, or simply a more intelligent approach to engineering delivery, Puma Berry Ltd offers a proven alternative. We continue to bridge the gap in the UK defence and aerospace sector—quietly, compliantly, and effectively.

Substantial savings – without sacrifices

How Puma Berry Ltd helps clients save over £100,000 a year without compromising delivery

In one recent engagement, a four-person team of SC-cleared engineers was deployed through our delivery model. By avoiding the inflated rates associated with inside-IR35 contracting, the client saved over £100,000 annually – totalling nearly £500,000 over a typical 4-5 year project cycle. Quality, compliance, and delivery timelines were all fully maintained.

Our contractors typically bring over 20 years of defence and aerospace experience, and are highly competent in Ada, C++, MilCAN, DDS, and other niche technologies often required for mission-critical systems.

We are always happy to share further details on how our model delivered these savings—without compromising technical capability or compliance.

Arrange a consultation with us now.

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