Tyne and Wear · England
Access control for automatic bollards in Newcastle upon Tyne
Bollard access control systems supplied and fitted in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageNewcastle upon Tyne bollard access control systems
We supply and fit bollard access control systems throughout Newcastle upon Tyne, typically for sites such as retail parks, university campuses and pedestrianised streets. ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when.
We cover the NE1, NE2, NE4, NE6, NE7 and NE3 postcode districts in Newcastle upon Tyne. We also cover neighbouring Gateshead (0.9 miles), Felling (2.2 miles), Wallsend (3.4 miles) and Hebburn (3.9 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Highway authority
- Newcastle City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Newcastle upon Tyne
- Postcodes
- NE1, NE2, NE4, NE6, NE7, NE3, NE5 and NE15
- Guide price
- Typically £575–£11,495 per entrance + VAT
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Guide prices for Newcastle upon Tyne
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £575–£5,145 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £3,845–£8,445 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,145–£11,495 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Bollard access control systems in Newcastle upon Tyne: common uses
Common uses in a place like Newcastle upon Tyne:
- Upgrading old keypads or handsets on existing bollards
- Visitor and contractor access managed from a reception or remotely
- Sites needing a record of vehicle entries and exits
Before we dig in Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle City Council is the highway authority covering Newcastle upon Tyne's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Newcastle upon Tyne need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at the council for Newcastle upon Tyne before posts go in.
Ducts between the controller, readers and cameras usually cross footways and verges where services run, so routes are traced before digging and draw pits are placed where runs change direction. Where existing bollards are being upgraded, old cables and ducts are tested before being reused.
- Agree emergency access with the fire and ambulance services and test the override.
- Have power and data installations certified by a qualified electrician to BS 7671.
Installation, step by step
Lay ducts and pedestals
Ducts are laid from the controller to each device, and pedestals or posts are set in concrete. Loops for exit and detection are cut and sealed.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| ANPR cameras | Read number plates and compare them with an approved list. Suited to large user groups and hands-free entry; needs careful camera placement and lighting. |
| Keypads | Code entry for small groups or as a backup. Simple to manage, but codes spread, so change them regularly. |
| GSM and video intercoms | Visitors call a person or phone, who opens remotely. Video models let the person answering see who is at the entrance. |
What moves the price in Newcastle upon Tyne
Our North East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Newcastle upon Tyne firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Integration with existing access control or fire systems
- Number of users and how they will be managed
- Pedestals, lighting for cameras and signage
Looking after them
If the bollard opens for people who should not have access, the user list is usually the cause rather than the hardware. Clean camera lenses and reader faces, check pedestal fixings and look for damage from vehicles.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Common questions
Can you install bollard access control systems anywhere in Newcastle upon Tyne?
We cover all of Newcastle upon Tyne (NE1, NE2, NE4, NE6, NE7 and NE3) and the rest of Tyne and Wear. We also work in Gateshead, Felling and Wallsend.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Newcastle upon Tyne?
The highway authority for local roads in Newcastle upon Tyne is Newcastle City Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?
In Newcastle upon Tyne, typically £575–£11,495 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, plus VAT, using our North East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Is ANPR or fob access better for an automatic bollard?
ANPR suits sites with many regular users who should not have to stop or carry a fob. Fobs suit sites where users change vehicles or where you want each person to have their own credential. Many sites use ANPR for staff and an intercom for visitors.
Can new access control be added to our existing bollards?
Often, yes, if the bollard controller can accept the new devices. We check the existing controller and cabling first. Very old controllers sometimes need replacing at the same time.
Bollard access control near Newcastle upon Tyne
- Gateshead (0.9 mi)
- Felling (2.2 mi)
- Wallsend (3.4 mi)
- Hebburn (3.9 mi)
- Jarrow (5.2 mi)
- Washington (6.4 mi)