Silchester Control Systems Ltd

Silchester Control Systems Ltd is a UK-based systems integrator specialising in industrial automation, control systems, and safety-critical software, established in 1988. We provide design, development, implementation, and long-term support of PLC, SCADA, and industrial control systems for highly regulated and technically demanding environments.

We have extensive experience working within the UK nuclear sector, including projects for UKAEA, Sellafield, AWE, NNL, and Tier 3 nuclear supply chain partners. Our expertise includes control and instrumentation for gloveboxes, remote handling systems, experimental rigs, process plant, test facilities, and bespoke research equipment.

Silchester delivers full project lifecycle capability, including requirements capture, system architecture, functional design, software development, hardware integration, testing, commissioning, validation, and ongoing operational support. We are experienced in working to nuclear-sector governance and standards, including BS EN 13849, 62062, BS EN 51608, IEC 62443, and relevant UK nuclear quality and safety frameworks.

Quality and compliance are central to our operations. We have held BS EN ISO 9001 accreditation since 1995 and operate robust engineering, cyber security, and configuration management processes appropriate for safety-critical and high-integrity applications.

Our approach is based on long-term partnership with clients, providing reliable, flexible, and technically robust automation solutions that support research, innovation, and operational excellence within the UKAEA and wider fusion and nuclear community.