News 2025

May 2025 - The New Inn Heckfield - Vastly improved Fire Alarm System

The New Inn Heckfield
BDS are proud to announce a successful handover for the design, installation, and commissioning of a new fire alarm system at the beautifully refurbished Grade II listed pub with rooms. Located in the charming rural village of Heckfield, Hampshire. Family-Run since 1970 this much-loved venue has a rich family history. It was originally purchased by the current owner Laura Faulkner’s grandparents, Basil and Winifred Francis, in 1970 and remained in the family until 1997. Following the end of a 25 Year Lease On the 22nd September 2022 the pub returned to family hands, now lovingly restored,with a new lease of life. In 1977 the world-famous Boxer Muhammed Ali paid a visit...

Fire Alarm System Upgrade
Our task was to upgrade the fire alarm system to L1 coverage, providing the highest level of protection throughout the building. Where possible, we used existing cables to keep the work efficient and reduce disruption. We also made changes to the wiring setup, as some of the original zones were overloaded. The system has now been reconfigured to handle the increased load safely and reliably. C Tec Cast Pro was chosen, which also included their newly introduced 4-Way Conventional Zone to CAST Addressable Zone Converter. This was the Ideal choice where conventional devices are being replaced in situ with addressable devices and the existing wiring needs to be retained. By using the C Tec Loop Calculator, we also confirmed the new panel could handle the added load. This upgrade helps to keep everyone safe and ensures the system meets the latest standards… As part of this work, we’ve added sounder beacons in all  bedrooms to ensure clear alerts in case of an emergency.

April 2025 - SOHO Estates - New Fire Alarm System | C-TEC XFP fire panel with Apollo Protocol

SOHO ESTATES
BDS are responsible for maintaining the Fire alarms systems for SOHO Estates and as part of our working relationship we are also nominated as the preferred supplier for any new Projects or Fire Alarm upgrades. Recently we were asked to provide a fully automatic fire alarm system for Derschutze retail clothing store in SOHO's 27 Peter Street. As per SOHOs request all new systems that are installed use the reliable C Tec XFP fire panel with Apollo Protocol, ensuring optimal safety and compliance for this prestigious client

March 2025 - 10 years of NICEIC Accreditation

BDS have achieved yet another milestone in our development with the above certificate of excellence from the NICEIC... Big congratulations to all the team for aceiving this

January 2025 - A Busy Month at Lords...

Every year a health check is carried out on the Gent Vigilon Fire Alarm field devices. This year 120 devices had reached their expected life expectancy of 14 years so were replaced with new S quad Devices, this is because the light emitting diodes (LEDs) in the optical smoke detectors can lose their light output over time, making them less sensitive

ICC Indoor Cricket Centre
We supplied new fire alarm detection on the 1st and 2nd floors to suit the new café area, exercise studios and welfare facilities including coverage within the new gym and performance conditioning area.

ECB England & Wales Cricket Board
We attended site to supply new fire alarm detection on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floor to suit the new floor layout including coverage within new offices and welfare facilities.

January 2025 - Beaumont House kensington village

An 82,000 Sq Ft Converted Office Building which was vacated & left without an operational Fire Alarm System has been repaired and validated by our experienced service engineers.

All radio devices were fitted with new batteries and reprogrammed to the system. The System was then validated to ensure the system complies with an L3 Design waiting for its new tenants to move in and fit out their designated space. BDS were also awarded the maintenance contract following the repairs that took just over a week to complete

January 2025 - Happy New Year from Kevin and the entire team at BDS!

With the implementation of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order from 1st October 2006 it is the responsibility of the system user or appointed responsible persons to ensure the installed fire detection and alarm systems are maintained correctly To this end the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) and the Fire Industry Association (FIA) advise that companies with third party accreditation, such as British Approvals for Fire Equipment & Systems (BAFE SP203), should be contracted

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