The University of Central Lancashire required a comprehensive upgrade of its campus-wide surveillance system to enhance student safety and improve system management. The existing system consisted of multiple camera types and recorders spread across campus and remote Lancashire locations.
PSA was appointed as technical specialist from conception to handover, developing the brief, researching options, providing detailed technical design, creating specifications and assisting with procurement. The project migrated existing analogue cameras to IP cameras and integrated them into a centralised enterprise system comprising over 780 cameras. The new system provides video analytics capability for future integration with fire, safety and security systems.
CLIENT: University of Central Lancashire
VALUE: £1.1m
LOCATION: Preston, Lancashire
SERVICES: Compliance, Security, Mechanical and Electrical Design
CLIENT OBJECTIVES
The client needed to upgrade its existing CCTV system across the entire Lancashire campus to increase student security and safeguarding. Several independent systems were in place, making maintenance and management increasingly challenging from the central control system.
The project required migrating cameras from analogue to digital, re-utilising existing equipment and integrating onto a new enterprise surveillance system. The new system would amalgamate all existing CCTV systems into one user-friendly platform, enabling security staff to monitor campus, receive/send alarm reports and view incidents more efficiently, resulting in faster response times.
OUR SOLUTION
PSA was appointed as technical advisor to provide comprehensive design and performance specifications for the entire campus and assist with procurement and tendering.
Our team worked with the client from inception to develop the brief, research market options, and review each solution’s suitability for the site. Following technical tender analysis, PSA arranged supplier presentations, providing the University with several capable approved contractors while remaining on-hand for guidance.
Our approach included:
- Complete site survey assessing existing IT facilities and camera/control infrastructure
- Analysis of existing cameras, recorders and infrastructure plus economic life expectancy
- Brief development with the client
- Full market research and shortlist provision
- Pre-tender meetings with University Estates, Finance, Procurement and Security staff
- Presentations with leading enterprise surveillance and analytics manufacturers
- Pre-start and on-site meetings for insights
- Detailed performance specification development for procurement tendering
- Technical support throughout procurement and tender process
- Support with contractor interviews, cost analysis, and technical appraisals post-proposal
- Regular progress meetings post-appointment ensuring specification adherence
THE OUTCOME
The new system provides the university with a cutting-edge, integrated, enterprise, future-proof surveillance system that enhances campus safety and security for students and staff. Existing fire alarms, security systems and access control systems will be incorporated for full integration.
