Procurement-ready physical security built for public accountability — CCTV, access control, alarms and networks for councils, NHS estates and government bodies.
In short: councils, NHS estates and civic venues need security that stands up to audit: proportionate to assessed risk, run in line with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice and UK GDPR, and ready for Martyn's Law. Fyrfly designs, installs and maintains CCTV, access control, alarms, fire detection and wireless networks for public bodies, bought by quotation or competitive tender, with the documentation your auditors and insurers will ask for.
Public sector organisations face a combination of pressures that private sector clients rarely encounter simultaneously: the need to protect staff and the public, strict compliance obligations, procurement rules that limit how contracts are awarded, and the constant scrutiny that comes with spending taxpayers' money.
Security decisions must be defensible, proportionate and cost-effective. A system that is over-specified wastes public funds. One that is under-specified leaves people and assets exposed. Getting that balance right requires a partner who understands the public sector environment, not just the technology.
Fyrfly Systems brings that understanding. We know how public sector estates work, how decisions get made, and how to deliver systems that will stand up to scrutiny from auditors, insurers and elected members alike.
All five of our service areas are applied with public sector-specific expertise, designed around your compliance obligations, procurement requirements and operational realities.
Public sector buildings present a unique access control challenge: they must be open and accessible to the communities they serve, while protecting staff, restricting sensitive areas and maintaining a clear audit trail of who was where and when. Our systems are designed to manage this balance, with role-based access, visitor management integration and real-time monitoring that gives facilities and security teams full situational awareness.
HD and 4K camera systems designed and operated in compliance with the Surveillance Camera Commissioner's Code of Practice, covering public-facing areas, car parks, reception environments and restricted zones, with all ICO data protection obligations built in from the outset.
Grade 2 and Grade 3 intruder detection systems with 24/7 ARC monitoring, protecting public buildings, depots and offices outside of occupied hours. Compliant with insurance requirements and designed around the zone structures that complex, multi-use buildings demand.
Fully addressable fire detection and alarm systems designed to BS 5839, supporting your fire risk assessment and satisfying the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 obligations. Designed for the complex evacuation requirements of large, public-facing buildings with mixed occupancy.
Secure, high-performance wireless infrastructure that supports your security systems and operational technology, with network segmentation to keep sensitive systems isolated from general staff and public Wi-Fi, meeting PSN and cyber security baseline requirements.
We have experience across the breadth of the UK public sector, understanding the specific pressures, constraints and compliance requirements of each type of organisation.
Councils and combined authorities securing civic offices, depots, car parks, libraries and leisure facilities across complex, distributed estates.
Hospitals, clinics, GP surgeries and health centres requiring specialist security that supports patient safety, staff protection and CQC compliance.
Registered providers securing offices, communal areas, sheltered housing schemes and lone worker environments across their housing stock.
Government departments, arm's-length bodies and agencies requiring security systems that meet HMG baseline security standards and PSN requirements.
We understand that public sector procurement rules exist for good reason. We work within them, not around them, making appointment straightforward and fully auditable.
The complete guide to integrated public space surveillance, security and resilience for UK local authorities — written for Chief Executives, SIROs, Emergency Planners, Community Safety Managers and DPOs.
What public sector buyers ask us
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 applies to premises to which the public have access where 200 or more people may reasonably be expected at the same time. Premises for 200 to 799 people are in the standard tier; 800 or more are in the enhanced tier. Civic halls, libraries, leisure centres and event spaces often qualify. Events open to the public with entry controls, such as tickets or paid entry, and 800 or more people are covered separately as qualifying events. A free-entry Christmas market is not one.
The duties are not yet in force; commencement is expected from 2027. The readiness assessment tells you which tier applies.
Yes. Local authorities and the police in England and Wales are relevant authorities under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 and must have regard to the Code and its twelve guiding principles. Other public bodies are encouraged to adopt it voluntarily.
In practice that means a documented purpose for every camera, regular reviews of whether each one is still needed, a DPIA, published contact details and controlled, logged access to footage.
By single supplier quotation for works below your contract standing orders threshold, or by competitive tender under the Procurement Act 2023. We complete supplier questionnaires, provide insurance evidence and set out social value commitments, including the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident.
Fyrfly is not currently on a public sector framework. If you must buy through one, tell us which and we will say plainly whether we can be reached through it.
Rank buildings by threat, vulnerability and consequence, and protect the highest-risk sites first. Standardise on the same platforms everywhere so every building can be managed and maintained centrally, and budget for maintenance from day one, because an unmaintained system fails quietly.
Our article You Cannot Protect Every Building, So Stop Trying sets out the method.
Design drawings and a camera schedule showing the purpose of each camera, commissioning records, the DPIA, retention settings, maintenance records and service reports. Where police response to intruder alarms is needed, the system must meet NPCC policy, including certified installation and maintenance, to hold a URN.
Fyrfly hands over a documentation pack at completion and updates it after each maintenance visit.
Yes. Solar CCTV towers need no mains power or groundworks and connect over 4G or 5G, so they can be deployed to fly-tipping hotspots, car parks, parks and temporary events, with detector-activated monitoring by an Alarm Receiving Centre to BS 8418.
We do not oversell. Every system we specify is proportionate to the risk, the building and the budget. We can justify every camera, every reader and every detector in terms of the security outcome it delivers, because that is what public accountability demands.
Managing multiple specialist contractors across a public sector estate creates contract management overhead and accountability gaps. We cover all five security disciplines under a single contract, simplifying procurement, maintenance and responsibility.
Public sector organisations need systems that last and suppliers that stay. We design for longevity, use equipment with long manufacturer support cycles, and offer structured maintenance programmes that protect your investment over the full asset lifecycle.
The first digital tool for councils and public sector organisations to complete a structured terrorist risk assessment using the official NaCTSO / ProtectUK 5-stage process. Works through Risk Identification, Assessment, Treatment, Recording and Review — with a visual 4×4 risk matrix and PDF export.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 will require public venues where 200 or more people, including staff, may reasonably be expected at the same time — including council buildings, leisure centres, NHS estates and housing offices — to notify the SIA and have documented public protection procedures in place. Commencement is expected from 2027. Use our free tools to assess your readiness and draft procedures in minutes, then check them against the official guidance.
Answer four questions about your venue type, capacity and current security measures to receive a personalised readiness report — covering your scope, legal obligations and priority actions ahead of commencement.
Check your public sector venue's compliance across Martyn's Law, UK GDPR surveillance obligations, the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice and procurement framework requirements — with a prioritised gap report.
Whether you are securing a single civic building or managing a complex multi-site estate, we will start with a free site survey and a proposal that is honest about what you need, how much it will cost and how to procure it compliantly.