Delivery Models
Fixed-Scope Product Builds
A defined piece of software, scoped and quoted after a discovery call, built to a written spec with what's explicitly out of scope stated up front — delivered at a fixed cost, not billed by the hour.
Fixed-Cost · Written Spec · Discovery-Led
What it is
For work with a clear, bounded scope — a specific product, feature, or integration rather than an ongoing stream of work — a fixed-scope build is the alternative to an embedded Dedicated Node. Cost and deliverables are agreed upfront from a written spec, so there's no ambiguity about what's included and what isn't.
How it works
- 01Discovery call
Understanding what's actually needed before any estimate is given — not a quote based on a one-line description.
- 02Written spec and quote
A defined scope of work with an explicit list of what's out of scope, quoted at a fixed cost — see fixed-cost pricing.
- 03Build against the spec
Development against the agreed scope, with the same documentation and quality standard as every other engagement.
- 04Deliver and hand over
A finished, documented product, delivered at the price quoted — not an escalating bill.
Benefits
- A fixed price agreed before work starts, not an open-ended hourly bill
- An explicit written record of what's in and out of scope
- The right fit for bounded work, as opposed to an ongoing embedded engagement
Frequently asked
What if the scope needs to change mid-build?
Scope changes are handled as an explicit change order with its own cost impact — not silently absorbed or used to justify overruns on the original quote.
How is this different from a Dedicated Node?
A fixed-scope build is a defined deliverable at a fixed price; a Dedicated Node is ongoing embedded capacity billed monthly. Which one fits depends on whether the work is bounded or continuous.
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Not sure this is the right fit yet?
A scope call is a lower-commitment way to find out before anything gets built.