SECTOR PUBLIC SECTOR

Fire & Security
Systems for
Public Sector

Centurion installs fire alarms, CCTV, and access control in council offices and government buildings across the UK. NSI Gold across all four disciplines, BPSS-cleared engineers for sensitive sites.

  • NSI Gold Accredited
  • BAFE Registered
  • Paxton Gold Partner

About this sector

Centurion in the public sector

Public sector buildings carry specific obligations for fire detection, surveillance, and data handling under procurement frameworks and statutory guidance. Council offices, civic centres, and libraries must remain accessible to the public throughout any installation. CCTV deployments in public authority premises are subject to GDPR and DPA 2018 requirements on data retention and access rights.

Centurion has designed and installed fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and intruder systems across public sector buildings for over a decade. Work spans council offices, civic centres, libraries, and government facilities, with experience of both framework procurement routes and direct appointment. Multi-building estates require consolidated compliance reporting and coordinated project management, which Centurion delivers through a single point of contact.

Centurion engineers working on sensitive public sector sites hold BPSS clearance as a minimum, with higher clearances available where the contract specifies. Works are planned around building operating hours, with phased installation and out-of-hours access arranged to avoid disruption to public-facing services.

Standards & Compliance

The regulations that govern your public sector estate

Every system we design is built to meet the statutory guidance, British Standards and sector-specific requirements your site is accountable to.

PAS 68 / IWA 14

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Vehicle attack mitigation standards where applicable to public-facing buildings and civic spaces.

BS 5839-1

Fire Detection & Alarm Systems

British Standard for design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fire detection in public authority premises.

GDPR / DPA 2018

Data Protection

Public authority CCTV must meet data retention, access, and privacy impact assessment obligations under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

BS EN 62676

CCTV System Standard

British Standard for surveillance systems used in public sector environments, covering design, installation, and maintenance.

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management

Internationally recognised quality framework that supports framework procurement requirements and audit compliance.

NSI Gold

National Security Inspectorate

Highest tier of independent security certification, recognised by public sector procurement frameworks and insurers.

What we provide

Fire & security solutions for the public sector

Every system is designed around your site's compliance requirements, operational constraints and risk profile - not a generic specification.

  • CCTV & IP Video Surveillance

    IP and 4K CCTV systems installed to BS EN 62676 for public sector buildings. All deployments meet GDPR and DPA 2018 obligations for data retention and privacy impact assessments. Systems cover reception areas, car parks, and building perimeters.

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  • Access Control & Visitor Management

    Commercial access control systems that manage staff, contractor, and visitor access across council offices and civic buildings. Systems support tiered access for restricted areas and integrate with existing visitor management workflows. Paxton Gold Partner.

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  • Intruder Alarm Systems

    Monitored intruder alarm systems designed for government offices and public sector buildings that require continuous protection outside public hours. Installed to BS 8243 and linked to NSI-approved monitoring centres for 24-hour response.

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Why this sector is different

The challenges we solve

02

Continuity of Service

Public-facing premises cannot tolerate unplanned system downtime. Centurion plans all installations around building operating hours, with out-of-hours access available.

03

Framework Delivery

Multi-building contracts require consolidated compliance reporting, audit documentation, and a single point of contact for procurement and contract management.

04

Data Protection & GDPR

Public authority CCTV carries specific obligations for data retention periods, subject access requests, and privacy impact assessments under UK GDPR and DPA 2018.

05

Procurement Documentation

Audit trails, as-built drawings, commissioning certificates, and compliance reports must meet framework requirements. Centurion delivers a full documentation package on every project.

Trusted by public sector

Organisations that rely on Centurion

Long-term relationships with councils, government bodies, and public-facing venues across Yorkshire and the UK.

Guardian House / Inspired Neighbourhoods

Grade II listed building, Bradford city centre regeneration Long-term client

Wireless fire system upgrade across a Grade II listed Bradford building during active regeneration to office and community use, preserving heritage fabric with no disruption to works.

Five Major Northern Arenas

Major public entertainment venues, Yorkshire and North of England Long-term client

Centurion appointed to deliver fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control across five major northern venues including Leeds, York, and Sheffield arenas.

Common questions

Public Sector sector FAQs

We answer the questions public sector facilities and estates managers ask us most. Can't find what you need? Call 0800 590 592.

Do your engineers hold BPSS clearance?
Yes. Centurion engineers working on government and sensitive public sector sites hold BPSS clearance as a minimum. Higher clearance levels are available where the contract or client specification requires it. This is confirmed before any engineer is assigned to a restricted site.
Does Centurion work on framework contracts?
Yes. Centurion works with public sector clients on both framework procurement routes and direct appointment. We provide the compliance documentation, consolidated reporting, and audit trails that framework contracts require.
Can you provide compliance documentation for public sector projects?
Yes. Centurion delivers a full documentation package on every project, including commissioning certificates, as-built drawings, maintenance records, and compliance reports. Documentation is formatted to meet framework and internal audit requirements.
What fire and security systems do public sector buildings need?
Most public sector premises require fire detection to BS 5839-1, CCTV to BS EN 62676, and access control for staff and visitor management. Sites with public-facing access may also need intruder alarms and hostile vehicle mitigation measures. Centurion carries out a full site assessment before specifying any system.
How does Centurion handle GDPR when installing CCTV in public authority buildings?
All CCTV deployments for public sector clients are designed in line with GDPR and DPA 2018. This includes data retention policy configuration, access restrictions, and support with privacy impact assessments. Centurion can advise on camera coverage zones and signage requirements during the design stage.