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Access control for automatic bollards in Argyll and Bute
Bollard access control for sites across Argyll and Bute: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Argyll and Bute
Across Argyll and Bute, typical sites for bollard access control systems include community car parks, town-centre squares and filling-station forecourts. ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in Argyll and Bute: Argyll and Bute Council.
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Guide prices in Argyll and Bute
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £595–£5,395 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £3,995–£8,795 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,445–£11,995 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Argyll and Bute
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Helensburgh | Argyll and Bute Council | Argyll and Bute Council |
| Dunoon | Argyll and Bute Council | Argyll and Bute Council |
Rules for bollard access control systems in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Rising bollards should fail safe, never rise beneath a vehicle, carry clear signs and give the emergency services an override.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Scotland.
How installation works
Understand the users
At the free site survey we ask who uses the entrance, how many, how often they change, and how visitors and deliveries arrive. That decides the entry method, and a fixed written quote follows.
Plan positions
Readers, cameras and intercoms are placed so drivers stop well before the bollard, with queueing space off the public road where possible.
Wire and connect
A qualified electrician installs power, and devices are connected to the bollard controller and to any network or building system.
Hand over
You are shown how to add and remove users, read logs and use the emergency override. Credentials and settings are recorded.
Bollard access control in Argyll and Bute: FAQs
Do you cover all of Argyll and Bute for bollard access control systems?
The mainland, yes — Bute, Mull, Islay and the other islands are outside our coverage. including Helensburgh and Dunoon. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Argyll and Bute?
In Argyll and Bute, typically £595–£11,995 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Argyll and Bute?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (Argyll and Bute Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
Do ANPR cameras at our entrance raise data protection issues?
They collect personal data, so you need to handle it properly, including signage, a privacy notice and sensible retention periods. Your data protection adviser can confirm what applies to your site. We can set retention and access options on the system to match.
Can the fire brigade open the bollards?
They should be able to, through an override agreed with them, such as a key switch, a code or a link to the fire alarm. We test the arrangement before handover. It should be reviewed if the site changes.