We build practical
AI systems that survive production.
Senior-led teams, frontline-first discovery, and rigorous data validation for government and ambitious businesses.
Delivering digital transformation across public services
Working with government departments to implement AI solutions that improve efficiency and citizen outcomes.
- Public sector innovation
- Secure infrastructure
12 clients and counting
Trusted by industry leaders
Mercury Labs is a supplier of Artificial Intelligence services on Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) Artificial Intelligence DPS, helping UK public sector organisations procure AI with confidence.
Crown Commercial Service supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services.
From kickoff to production in 16 weeks
A proven methodology that ensures transparency, collaboration, and the delivery of production-grade AI systems that solve real problems.
Discovery
Stakeholder interviews, technology assessment, and requirements gathering. We map your data landscape and define project scope.
Design
Collaborative design sessions to architect your solution. KPI definition, technical specification, and stakeholder sign-off.
Development
Agile sprints with CI/CD automation. Regular demos keep you informed throughout the build. Rigorous testing and QA.
Launch
Production deployment and system integration. Staged rollout, team onboarding, and monitoring dashboards established.
Senior-led delivery that survives contact with reality
We keep teams small, outcomes clear, and the hardest risks addressed early.
Senior team, end to end
The people who win the work do the work. No bait-and-switch, no handoff to juniors.
Frontline-first discovery
We start with the people doing the work to surface tacit knowledge before we design solutions.
Validate data reality early
We test what data actually exists and how it flows before we model benefits or scope builds.
Disciplined scope
Small teams require clarity. We surface trade-offs early and protect the outcomes that matter.
Built for ownership
Deliverables are structured so your teams can update, reuse, and extend them after handover.
Full-stack AI delivery
From data pipelines to production systems. We handle the technical complexity so you can focus on impact.
AI Strategy & Consulting
Technical due diligence, feasibility assessments, and architecture design. We help you understand what's possible and build a realistic roadmap.
Custom AI Development
Computer vision, NLP, predictive modelling, and recommendation systems. Production-grade machine learning from the ground up.
Data Engineering
ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and real-time streaming. Clean, reliable data infrastructure that scales.
Full-Stack Development
React, Next.js, Python, and cloud-native APIs. Complete application development with modern tooling.
LLM Integration
RAG systems, agent architectures, and fine-tuning. Sophisticated LLM applications beyond basic chat.
MLOps & Deployment
Model versioning, A/B testing, monitoring, and automated retraining. Production systems that improve over time.
Flexible delivery models
Choose the approach that fits your timeline and objectives.
Proof of Concepts
1-month collaborative builds to validate technical feasibility and demonstrate proposed capabilities to stakeholders.
MVPs
Functional AI solutions with essential features. Quickly bring ideas to life, test in real-world scenarios, and gather feedback.
Production Systems
Enterprise-grade solutions designed for integration, scalability, and reliability. Full production support included.
AI Strategy
Navigate the AI landscape with a comprehensive plan that aligns initiatives with your business goals.
Delivering the full-stack software & Artificial Intelligence for the Workforce Foresighting Hub.
We're the technical delivery partner for this Innovate UK initiative, building the platform that helps identify the skills UK industry needs to adopt emerging technologies—bringing together technologists, educators, and employers across the Catapult Network.
Projects we've delivered
AI systems in production across government, finance, and industry.
Data scientists and engineers, based in London
Senior team only. The people you meet at kickoff are the people building and delivering your system.
We work with ambitious SMEs and public sector organisations to design, build, and deploy AI systems that solve real problems. Our team combines deep technical expertise with practical delivery experience.
From early-stage feasibility through to production deployment, we handle the full technical stack—so you can focus on the impact, not the infrastructure.
A proven partner for AI delivery
With deep expertise across government and enterprise AI, we know what it takes to move from concept to production. Our team works alongside yours to deliver systems that create lasting impact.
AI systems delivered
Production systems across computer vision, NLP, and predictive analytics.
Government departments
Trusted by UK government bodies including DfE, IfATE, and Skills England.
Client retention
Long-term partnerships built on delivery excellence and technical depth.
Built for the messy middle
We do the hard work that makes AI reliable in the real world.
Senior-led delivery
No delegation to juniors after kickoff. The core team stays hands-on end to end.
Operational reality first
We learn from frontline teams and validate what systems actually do, not just what the docs claim.
Government-grade assurance
We build with evidence, transparency, and standards that hold up in public sector scrutiny.
Have a project in mind?
We're always happy to discuss new challenges. Tell us what you're trying to solve and we'll let you know how we can help.
