IBS SECURITY SOLUTIONS LTD

What IBS SECURITY SOLUTIONS LTD does

IBS Security Solutions Ltd is a privately held, family-led fire and security systems integrator headquartered in Blaydon-on-Tyne, North East England. Founded in 2004 and trading since 2005, the company designs, supplies, installs, and maintains integrated commercial and residential security systems spanning CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, fire detection, fire extinguishers, security fencing and gate automation, and disabled refuge communications. All installations are individually tailored, NSI Systems Silver accredited, and built to relevant British and European Standards, with certificates of compliance issued to support insurance and regulatory requirements.

The company's underlying technology relies on conventional, standards-compliant security hardware integrated into unified solutions rather than proprietary software platforms. Core systems include PD 6662:2017-compliant monitored intruder alarms with police-response options, Paxton Gold Partner authorised access control supporting single-door to multi-site deployments, NSI-approved CCTV with 24/7 monitoring via a Remote Video Response Centre, addressable and conventional fire alarm systems compliant with BS 5839, BS 5588 Part 8 disabled refuge, and perimeter security delivered in partnership with Newcastle Metalworks. The company is also Cyber Essentials certified and Constructionline Approved.

Commercially, IBS Security Solutions operates a hybrid revenue model combining one-time installation project revenue with recurring maintenance contracts and 24/7 emergency callout service-level agreements. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales direct to commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, data centre, and residential clients across the North East and surrounding regions. Customer acquisition is driven primarily by NSI, BAFE, and Paxton Gold accreditations, community engagement, and word-of-mouth referrals, with ongoing marketing through LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and technical YouTube content.

Name

IBS SECURITY SOLUTIONS LTD

Legal name

IBS Security Solutions Ltd

Website

https://ibs-security.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IBS Security Solutions Ltd is a family-led, NSI Silver-accredited fire and security systems integrator based in Blaydon-on-Tyne, designing, installing, and maintaining CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, fire detection, and perimeter security systems for commercial, industrial, residential, and public-sector clients across the North East of England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire and Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAIAJAC

Fire Alarm Systems (Inspection/Testing/Monitoring/Service)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Fire Protection & Life Safety Services (Inspection/Testing/Sprinklers)

Keywords

• Fire alarm installation
• CCTV security systems
• Access control solutions
• Intruder alarm services
• Security system maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Blaydon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Security System Installation: One-time installation revenue from CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, fire detection systems, and security fencing. Systems are individually tailored and designed to meet client requirements. NSI-compliant installations with certificates of compliance issued.
2. Maintenance Contracts: Recurring revenue from maintenance contracts offering regular servicing, system checks, 24/7 emergency callout support, and warranty on new installations. Service level agreements tailored to client needs including retail, commercial, medical, and educational establishments.
3. Fire Extinguisher Supply and Servicing: Supply and annual maintenance of fire extinguishers to British Standards (BS 5306). Regular servicing ensures compliance and reliability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IBS Security Solutions designs, supplies, installs, and maintains integrated fire detection and security systems for commercial and residential clients across North East England. Core offerings include CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, fire alarms, security fencing and gate automation, fire extinguishers, disabled refuge systems, and recurring maintenance contracts, all delivered under NSI Systems Silver and BAFE accredited standards.

Product overview

IBS Security Solutions is a fire and security systems integrator offering a unified portfolio of eight interconnected products and services for commercial and residential clients. The core offering centres on five primary security systems — CCTV Systems, Access Control Systems, Intruder Alarm Systems, Fire Alarm Systems, and Security Fencing & Gate Automation — which are designed, installed, and maintained as individually tailored integrated solutions. These core products are supported by three add-on services: Fire Extinguisher Services (supply and annual maintenance), Disabled Refuge Systems (emergency evacuation communication), and Maintenance Contracts (ongoing servicing and support). All installations are designed to work together as an integrated system, and the company holds NSI Systems Silver and BAFE certifications ensuring compliance with British Standards across the entire product portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCTV Systems NSI-approved closed-circuit television systems providing 24/7 surveillance, crime prevention through visual monitoring, insurance compliance, and remotely monitored surveillance with real-time Remote Video Response Centre alerts for commercial and residential premises.
• Access Control Systems Tailored electronic access control systems managing entry points from single doors to several hundred secured locations, supporting Paxton platforms with audio/video verification and remote management capabilities for commercial and residential clients.
• Intruder Alarm Systems PD 6662:2017 compliant intruder alarm systems including hard-wired and wireless configurations, with optional police-monitored solutions for enhanced security and immediate response to break-ins, designed for commercial and residential premises.
• Fire Alarm Systems Fully compliant fire detection systems covering design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of addressable and conventional systems for data centres, offices, schools, warehouses, healthcare, and retail sectors.
• Security Fencing and Gate Automation Perimeter security solutions including palisade fencing, vertical bar systems, and automated gate systems with intercom, GSM, app-based, keypad, and fob access controls, delivered in partnership with Newcastle Metalworks.
• Fire Extinguisher Services Supply, installation, annual servicing, and maintenance of fire extinguishers to British Standards BS 5306, ensuring compliance and reliable performance during emergencies for commercial buildings.
• Disabled Refuge Systems Emergency evacuation systems providing disabled refuge areas with compliant two-way communication systems meeting BS 5588 Part 8 requirements for safe evacuation of individuals with disabilities.
• Maintenance Contracts Tailored maintenance agreements offering regular servicing, 24/7 emergency callout support, warranty coverage, and staff training to ensure ongoing system reliability and regulatory compliance across all installed security and fire systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 years in business with growth from small local operation to regional trusted provider
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Newcastle MetalworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2025New partnership combining specialist steel fabrication with advanced automation and access control integration. Allows delivery of complete perimeter security solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential clients. Customers benefit from seamless service covering design, manufacture, installation, and ongoing support for bespoke fabricated gates and integrated automated access systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• First Security: UK fire and security installer providing design, installation, and maintenance of alarms, CCTV, access control, and fire detection to commercial customers. Closely comparable GTM and product set.
• Kings Secure Technologies: UK-wide installer of integrated fire, security, and access control systems with monitoring services for commercial and public-sector customers. Comparable scale and product breadth, with similar reliance on certification-led positioning.
• Banham Group: Long-established London-focused security company providing intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, and fire systems with maintenance contracts. Mirrors IBS's integrated installer/maintenance business model though concentrated in London/South East.
• Secom plc: UK-based security installer and service provider offering CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, and fire systems for commercial customers with monitoring. Closely comparable to IBS in product mix and direct-installation GTM.

Broad incumbents

• Touchstone (Mitie Security): Mitie's security division offers fire, CCTV, access control, and integrated building security across the UK. A broader facilities-management incumbent with overlapping capabilities but as part of a wider FM portfolio.
• ADT UK: Large national provider of commercial and residential intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, and fire systems with monitoring services. Direct competitor across IBS's full product portfolio but at national scale with substantially larger marketing, monitoring, and engineering resources.
• Johnson Controls UK: Global building technologies incumbent with a substantial UK fire detection (Tyco/Notifier/Zettler) and security integration business. Competes with IBS on commercial fire alarm and integrated systems tenders, particularly in healthcare and education.

Others

• Paxton Access: Manufacturer of access control hardware/software (Net2, Paxton10). Not a direct competitor but IBS's Gold Partner status makes this a critical vendor relationship underpinning IBS's access control revenue stream.
• CSL Group: Provider of secure connectivity (dual-path signalling) for intruder and fire alarm systems to installers and ARCs in the UK. Complementary rather than competitive — IBS installs systems that often use CSL signalling for monitored alarm delivery.

Emerging players

• BAFE-registered regional fire safety contractors: BAFE Fire Safety Register members are competing UK regional fire alarm system installers with similar BAFE/NSI credentials. As a representative peer type, these regional BAFE-accredited contractors compete with IBS for the same local commercial and institutional fire alarm tenders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IBSSSLTD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ibs-security-solutions-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/ibs_security_solutions

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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