Critec Consult Independent Security Consultants Critec Consult Established in 2001, Critec Consult Limited is a totally independent physical security consultancy. Critec Consult provide totally independent advice on all physical security disciplines, including: Our personnel have 30 years experience in major security engineering projects in the military, government and private sectors, in the UK, Europe and Middle East. Critec provide a personal consultancy service and adopt a holistic approach to security based on the selection of the appropriate electronic and physical measures, the development and adoption of robust procedures and effective human security training. Whether the risk to your organisation is from terrorism, vandalism, theft or the acts of disgruntled employees, Critec can advise counter measures to manage or mitigate that risk with the minimum of impact to your legitimate business practices. Analogue and digital CCTV including IP, HD, and analytics Remote transmission and monitoring Intruder and perimeter protection Integrated systems Pedestrian and vehicular access control including HVM Control centre design Security infrastructure and support services Physical security Security policy, procedures and strategy Security training and maintenance requirements. Our consultants include Chartered Engineers and Members of the Association of Security Consultants. In addition to consultancy services for end users, we also provide security project support services for main contractors, M&E consultancies and systems integration houses.
Critec Consult have successfully provided security consultancy solutions and project support services to a wide portfolio of clients since 2001. We are totally independent and don t sell security systems, products or equipment. We don t provide security personnel, manned guarding or close protection services. Protecting property, personnel and reputation; from crime, acts of terrorism, theft and vandalism We engage with our clients to ensure the selection of optimal security products and processes; that complement their business practices and are proportional to their risks and the nature of the threats to their operations. Offering diverse business services from audit, design and specification, through to client representation and independent witness testing, we continually aspire to exceed our clients expectations and provide a personal service others only allude to. Our personnel consist of engineers, project managers and technicians, able to understand the complexities of modern security systems. Additionally, this is what we do... all the time so you can be sure you are engaging specialists in their respective fields, who are at the leading edge of security technologies and best practices. Our services have been provided to most business markets including: Critical National Infrastructure. Utilities - nuclear, water, gas and electrical transmission. Education - schools, universities and examination bodies. Pharmaceutical research and manufacturing. Government - public space CCTV and the police. We also have a wealth of experience in large scale construction projects and can apply this experience on our clients behalf to manage all aspects of security installation projects, no matter how large (or small), including undertaking full CDM, Health and Safety, contractor co-ordination and project/package management. Our consultants are commercially astute technology specialists with 30 years experience of security technology and associated construction and infrastructure support requirements. Transportation - bus and urban rail interchanges. Logistics and warehousing. Retail and Leisure facilities. Data Centres and communications establishments. Commercial and industrial. VIP residential. Whatever the size of your security project, Critec Consult can provide the support you require to compliment your in-house capabilities. Our services extend to support all stages of a security project, from feasibility studies, design and specification, tender evaluation, to client representation, project and package management, and independent witness testing.
How do you procure your security requirements? Purchase from an incumbent contractor or via a competitive tendering process? How do you ensure you receive likefor-like quotes for comparison? How do you ensure the technical and performance requirements are proportionate to your threats and risks? How do you ensure minimal impact on your business practices? How do you ensure the proposal meets your needs, not the contractor s margin? Critec offer a broad portfolio of security consultancy services Evaluation, design and specification. Critec provide a range of analysis, audit, design and specification services; tailored to the client's risks, threats and legitimate business activities. These include threat and risk assessments, feasibility studies, optioneering exercises, budget development and costs analysis, operational requirements (OR) development, system design and verification, specification production and independent tender evaluations. Client representation and project management. Critec offer a range of project management and client representation services to manage any or all aspects of client security engineering projects, taking full responsibility for legislative compliance (including CDM Principal Designer role), planning, technical compliance, progress monitoring, contractor coordination, commercial reporting, independent validation & witness testing, documentation control, and handover; including the production of all associated documentation. Audits Many organisations require their operations to be independently audited by an external body; to ensure they can display due diligence and ensure their continued compliance with performance, operational and legislative requirements. Critec offer a range of standalone independent audit services, including system technical and performance audits, control room operational management audits, system technical health checks and DPA/ICO 12 point compliance audits. Expert Witness service We have also been called to act as subject matter experts in security related litigation, particularly where equipment fails to meet client expectations. Security projects can be relatively simple, or extremely complicated, depending on the system size and technical requirements. Couple that with interfaces to third party systems possibly requiring bespoke software development, re-use of legacy infrastructure or large scale construction; and requirements can quickly exceed in-house capabilities. Few organisations undertake complex security projects often enough to warrant retaining dedicated in-house expertise. When facing a significant security investment, smart organisations engage a specialist to assist them to design and deliver their requirements. With a background in both security engineering and large scale construction projects, we are able to offer a full portfolio of project support services covering all stages of security implementation, for projects of any size or complexity, anywhere in the world. Whatever you re security project requirements, Critec Consult can call on 30 years of complex integrated systems implementation experience, to manage your requirements and deliver your project on budget, on time and to the required standard, ensuring all aspects of legislative, technical and commercial compliance. And we often identify project savings for our clients that far exceed our fees. Security projects. its what we do. its all we do. all the time.
Consultancy Services. Our consultancy services cover all aspects of physical security, including the provision of independent security technology and engineering advice. We also advise on the processes, procedures and legislative requirements associated with security deployment and management. Every commission we undertake is unique, and we cater our service and deliverables to exactly match the specific requirements for each individual project. Critec Consult have been consistently delivering class leading security services to clients since 2001 Critec Consult prescribe to the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design CPTED. We analyse the threats and risks to client operations and propose optimal solutions that strike a fine balance between innovation and practices that are known to be effective. Investment in security technology can only be effective if coupled with robust operational, management and maintenance procedures; and effective staff training. As such, we adopt a holistic approach to all our projects; and develop equipment and procedural solutions that enable client personnel to manage their operational security requirements efficiently and effectively. Whatever your requirements, we can help, and quite possibly save you money in the process. Some client projects are subject to NDAs and must remain confidential; however, projects not subject to these restrictions include providing services to: Some of our consultancy projects have included: Police Force UK. Technical consultant and expert advisor for CCTV upgrades to 5 custody suites. Further education UK. Design, specification and client representation for HD IP CCTV upgrades to a UK University. Retail UK. Technical consultant and client representation for multiple IP HD CCTV upgrade projects to 14 retail parks. Leisure facility UK. Design and specification production for an IP HD CCTV upgrade projects to a large urban leisure facility comprising, bars, restaurants and a casino. Borough council UK. Commercial and technical feasibility study to investigate options for converging a number of council CCTV control rooms. Military museum UK. Design specification and budget development for digital CCTV command and control centre for military museum. Transportation UK. Feasibility study and strategy for CCTV at multiple urban transportation interchanges. Pharmaceutical Corporation European headquarters. Risk and threat assessment, production of contract specification and contractor management for integrated CCTV, Intruder, Perimeter & Access system. Software development facility - UK. Security audits and production of a recommendations report for physical security upgrades to a UK gaming development facility. Cyber security and software escrow facility - UK. Development of a CCTV strategy for a global IP CCTV role out to multiple offices for a cyber security provider. VIP residential - UK. Design and project management for a series of security upgrades to a number of board member residential properties for a large corporation. Pharmaceutical Corporation European sales offices. Cost consultancy verifying security contractor bids.
Contract & Project Support Services. In addition to our work for end users, we also provide contract and project support services for other organisations engaged in security projects, such as main contractors, M&E consultancies and system integration houses. These services include package and project management, cost consultancy, design verification, commissioning management, witness testing and client representation. Some of the UK s largest main contractors utilise Critec Consult for specialist project support Large scale construction projects demand rigorous control, intricate planning and detailed monitoring processes. Typically, main contractors, M&E consultancies and alliances appoint a team of specialists to provide the detailed management of trade contractors and packages. Where these packages include physical security provision, Critec Consult have been engaged on numerous occasions to provide the security expertise to create the processes, documentation and to manage the security trade contractors on the client s behalf. We have provided package managers, project managers, project engineers, surveyors, inspectors, commissioning managers and engineers, design verification engineers and independent validation / witness test personnel. We have provided these services on some of the largest, most prestigious projects in the world, including Olympic events, the construction of billion pound data centres, and numerous Critical National Infrastructure role outs and upgrades. Some client projects are subject to NDAs and must remain confidential; however, some of our projects not subject to these restrictions include providing services to the following organisations: Some of our project support roles have included: Data Centre Europe. Management of an integrated CCTV and access control project for the construction of a 1Bn data centre in the Netherlands. Critical National Infrastructure UK. Commissioning management, independent witness testing and client representation on a series of integrated PIDS, CCTV, access control and physical security upgrades to numerous gas and electricity transmission sites. HM Prisons UK. Project management of PIDS, CCTV and security management system upgrades to numerous Cat A and B prisons. Government Communications Headquarters UK. Project management of a PIDS & CCTV upgrade project. Nuclear power stations UK. Project management for integrated security management systems upgrade projects at a number of Nuclear power stations. Olympic Park UK. Technical management and witness testing of security measures at utilities facility within the London 2012 Olympic Park. Water Utilities UK. Production of Procedures and Response Manuals for integrated CCTV, intruder detection and access control systems. Oil refinery UK. Project management of numerous access control and network CCTV projects for UK oil refinery. Metropolitan transport scheme UK. Technical management for large networked digital CCTV and datacommunications project comprising over 400 cameras. Financial institutions Europe. Project management for a series of access control upgrades to trading floors across Europe. Oil refinery UK. Project management of a wireless CCTV upgrade for a tanker berthing facility at a UK oil refinery. Armaments store UK. Project management of a security upgrade to a military armaments store.
Expertise Critec Consult specialise in providing independent engineering and management advice on all aspects of security technology and project implementation. We have extensive expertise in varied security technologies and their suitability for deployment under diverse environmental conditions. Our consultants are maintained at the leading edge of technological advancement, regularly conducting hands-on testing of the latest security hardware and systems. We have assembled a team providing specialism in all security disciplines. Critec solutions strike a fine balance between innovation and proven best practices CCTV With the ability to call on almost 30 years of CCTV design and commissioning experience, Critec Consult have a vast in-house knowledge of all aspects of analogue and digital CCTV systems including IP, HD and analytics, including the associated engineering and infrastructure requirements. In accordance with Home Office guidelines, all our CCTV project commissions commence with agreement on the system s Operational Requirement. We then proceed to identify the products, and design systems, that best meet the client project requirements. Perimeter Detection Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems (PIDS) are designed to 'Delay, Deter and Detect'. These systems are often deployed in layers to provide sufficient delay to meet the required response time. It is crucial the chosen detector is suitable for the associated physical barrier, the deployed environmental conditions and the analysed intrusion method. Critec Consult have extensive hands on experience of designing, specifying and testing diverse perimeter detection products. Our services include independent witness testing and the production of extensive compliance and test documentation. Access Control Even the simplest access control systems may include requirements for multitenanted occupancy and networked administration & reporting clients. More complex systems may need to incorporate emergency incident mustering, complex zonal anti-pass-back arrangements and bespoke database link facilities. Critec can design a solution, develop control documentation (including facility specifications) and undertake testing to ensure that the project completely delivers the client requirements. Integrated Security Management Systems Integrated SMS systems require the control of diverse sub system elements whilst presenting to the operator the unified information required to monitor an incident with maximum efficiency and minimum distraction. This requires a thorough understanding of not only the sub systems and interfaces, but also incident management and MMI design. Critec can identify the systems that exactly meet your requirements or specify and manage the software development process for a bespoke integration solution. Physical hardening and Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) Critec have extensive experience in critical national infrastructure security provision; designing and implementing layered solutions to delay, deter and detect un-desirables. This includes specialism in all aspects of physical controls including security doorsets, locking systems, fencing, turnstiles, anticlimb measures and hostile vehicle mitigation measures including anti-ram gates, barriers and vehicle blockers.
Contact us Critec Consult Limited was established in 2001 by Principal Consultant Mark Hobday RISC, MIET: after a successful career in numerous technical, design and management roles within the Major Systems Division of Shorrock; at that time the leading security provider to government, defence and military establishments. Mark holds a Batchelor of Engineering degree in Electronic Engineering, is registered with the Engineering Council and is a full member of the Association of Security Consultants the UK s governing body for independent security consultants. Critec Consult was initially established to fill a void in the provision of independent advice on integrated security systems, particularly for clients adopting these within large construction projects. Over time we have established ourselves as a leading UK independent consultancy, particularly with respect to the management of security implementation projects. Critec provide individual holistic solutions to diverse client requirements, enabling the selection of appropriate technology, the development of robust procedures and establishing effective training. These solutions are based on whole life costs and are specifically tailored to the client s particular threats, risks, business practices and budget. Critec Consult cater for both small and large projects. Our consultants have extensive experience in large integrated systems projects involving diverse technical requirements and have managed security projects to an individual value of 28M, within construction projects exceeding 1Bn. To date our consultants have been involved in security projects totalling in excess of 450M. Please contact us for an informal discussion about your requirements, in confidence, and without obligation. Critec Consult Limited 132 Manchester Road Hopwood Heywood Lancashire United Kingdom. OL10 2NN Tel. +44 (0) 1706 625577 Web: www.critecconsult.com Email: info@critecconsult.com For further information on how Critec can help protect your assets, personnel and reputation: www.critecconsult.com info@critecconsult.com https://linkedin.com/in/critecconsult Critec Consult Limited Independent Security Consultants