Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Integrated Security and Compliance Solutions
Established in 1948, Total Integrated Solutions (TIS) is a leading independent systems integrator specialising in digital transformation across life safety, security, and communications. With over seven decades of experience, we design, install, and maintain robust, compliant solutions leveraging best-in-class technologies. Our expertise spans integrated retirement communities (IRC), education, public spaces, and defence sectors, delivering smart protection systems that prioritise simplicity, reliability, and future-readiness. Our ISO 9001-certified quality management ensures consistent service excellence, while our ISO 14001 environmental commitment underscores sustainable practices. Backed by accreditations including BAFE and NSI, we combine technical innovation with strategic consultancy through our Polaris division, helping IRC operators reduce costs and enhance resident outcomes.Our 70-year legacy includes landmark projects with the Ministry of Defence and partnerships with leading housing associations, demonstrating our ability to tackle complex challenges with tailored solutions. Our Premium Service Strategy embeds values of innovation, stewardship, and client-centricity, supported by a dedicated apprenticeship academy cultivating next-generation expertise. With regional offices in Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, and Uxbridge, we deliver nationwide coverage while maintaining a personal touch through dedicated account management. Our converged infrastructure approach future-proofs developments, ensuring adaptability to evolving regulatory and technological landscapes.
Services
Fire Protection
CCTV Systems
Access Control
Intruder Alarms
Communications Solutions
Compliance Audits
IT Services
Systems Integration
Maintenance Contracts
Evacuation Alert Systems
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- ISO 9001-certified quality management system ensuring consistent service delivery
- 70-year heritage in life safety systems integration with Ministry of Defence contracts
- Polaris consultancy optimises IRC technology investments for operational efficiency
- NSI Gold-certified installation standards for security and fire protection systems
- Dedicated apprenticeship academy maintaining technical expertise pipeline
Associations and certifications
- JOSCAR
- ISO 14001
- ISO 9001
- BAFE
- NSI
Services
Fire Protection
Integrated fire protection strategies aligning technology, people, and operations to mitigate risks. We design, install, and maintain tailored systems operating across converged IP networks, enabling rapid monitoring and response to potential threats. Our solutions incorporate the latest fire detection and smoke ventilation technologies, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations while prioritising occupant safety in residential, commercial, and public buildings.
CCTV Systems
Next-generation IP CCTV systems delivering high-definition surveillance and intelligent monitoring capabilities. Our solutions feature facial recognition, object tracking, and number plate recognition technologies, integrated with access control systems for enhanced security. Designed for public spaces, retirement communities, and commercial properties, these systems provide real-time threat detection while maintaining data privacy and regulatory compliance through secure network architectures.
Compliance Audits
Comprehensive compliance services ensuring adherence to fire safety, data protection, and industry-specific regulations. Our ISO 9001-certified processes include monthly audits, risk assessments, and documentation management. We maintain NSI Gold certification for installation standards and provide ongoing compliance training programs, helping clients transform regulatory requirements into strategic advantages through proactive risk management frameworks.
Systems Integration
Seamless integration of life safety, security, and communications systems into unified platforms. Our engineers specialise in connecting disparate technologies from multiple vendors, creating interoperable solutions that reduce operational complexity. This approach delivers cost savings through centralised management while enhancing system reliability, particularly for large-scale deployments in integrated retirement communities and public infrastructure projects.
IT Services
End-to-end IT infrastructure services covering wired/wireless networks, cloud solutions, and cybersecurity. We design scalable systems incorporating Ethernet, WiFi 6, and 5G technologies, with robust security gateways and data monitoring tools. Our solutions support warden call systems, telephony integration, and remote diagnostics, specifically tailored for retirement living operators requiring reliable connectivity and data management capabilities across distributed sites.
Questions
What sectors does Total Integrated Solutions specialise in?
We focus on integrated retirement communities, education institutions, public spaces, and defence projects, delivering tailored security and compliance solutions across these sectors.
How does TIS ensure regulatory compliance for its systems?
Through ISO 9001-certified processes, monthly audits, NSI Gold-standard installations, and ongoing compliance training programs aligned with evolving fire safety and data protection regulations.
What technology partnerships does TIS maintain?
We partner with leading manufacturers and technology providers, including Amba for caregiving solutions, while maintaining JOSCAR accreditation for defence sector contracts.
Does TIS offer maintenance contracts for installed systems?
Yes, we provide flexible maintenance agreements with remote monitoring capabilities, ensuring system uptime and compliance through scheduled testing and proactive fault detection.
How does Polaris consultancy benefit IRC operators?
Polaris optimises technology investments by creating clear technical specifications that reduce total cost of ownership, improve resident safety, and enhance operational efficiency for retirement community operators.
What accreditations does TIS hold?
We maintain ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), BAFE (fire safety), NSI Gold (security systems), and JOSCAR (defence sector) accreditations.
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Reviews (2)
Cliff Sims
May 25, 2021
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Since they fitted my new box everything has worked perfectly.... Can't complain...
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Ben Hall-Evans
Jan 27, 2019
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The installers are a real disappointment, with a disregard for safety and when challenged about their working practices get aggressive. In a market place with so much competition this company is one best avoided.
