Our Accreditations

BDS have been audited by the NSI for all the disciplines that fall within our main business of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems, Design, Install, Commissioning and Maintenance to the Fire Gold Standard for BS EN ISO9001:2015 NSI FSQS 121 and BAFE Scheme Document SP 203 Part 1 and BS 5839-1:2017 - Click the image above to view our NSI FIRE GOLD certificate.

BDS are also accredited to issue BAFE certificates for new systems designed, installed commissioned and verified and also for modifications to existing systems. We are now proud to announce that we have also reached the competency requirements of BAFE SP101 covering the servicing maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.

BDS applied for and was audited by the Fire Industry Association and are proud to have become Full Members being Registered and fully Certificated. Click above to see our accreditation certificate.

Our Electrical Installation division (BDS EFM ) has attained the Industry recognised NICEIC Certification required for working with Mains Supplies and High Voltages, Emergency Lighting and Distribution Boards.

Our Security Systems work for Intruder, Access Control and CCTV Video Surveillance is audited to NACOSS GOLD standards under ISO9001:2015 and our NACOSS GOLD Certification can be seen by clicking the NSI Icon above.

We are delighted to announce that BDS have been audited to ISO 14001 for Environmental Management. Click the image above to view our certificate.

We are delighted to announce that BDS have been audited to ISO 45001 for Health and Safety Management. Click the image above to view our certificate.

We are delighted to announce that BDS have successfully completed the requirements of IFCC scheme SDI14. This includes the inspection of installation of passive fire protection, assessment and verification of the Quality Control system, competency assessment of individuals (as listed in the company’s client secure section of the IFCC website) and continuing surveillance including random site audits

Cyber Essentials is a UK Government standard for technical controls to help organisations improve the level of IT infrastructure security and guard our organisation against cyberattack. We are delighted to announce that we have passed all of the necessary standards to achieve this important accreditation. Click the image above to see our certificate

BDS recognise the importance of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of all our Employees and our policies and processes are checked against the requirements of ISO45001 by CHAS annually and we proudly hold the CHAS certificate for this. Click the CHAS logo to see our certificate

We recognise that the SafeContractor Scheme via ALCUMUS has become one of the most requested verifications of Health and Safety Management Systems by procurement departments of top ‘Blue Chip’ Clients and are proud to have this widely recognised accreditation. Click the logo above to see our certificate

SafePQQ is an extension of the SafeContractor health & safety audit that demonstrates our commitment to best practice and includes the common question sets within PAS91. We are proud to operate our business in line with this accreditation.

BDS are delighted to have achieved the FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme) accreditation. More than just an accreditation; this was a chance for us to elevate our fleet's standards. Set higher standards for safety, efficiency, environmental protection, and overall excellence in fleet operations...

We are very pleased to have received The Samson Compliant 2023 Approved Contractor Certificate, and also are proud to operate our business in line with this accreditation.

By choosing to work with a Group SCS Approved Installer, you benefit from our skills and experience, as well as the support and expert knowledge of Group SCS.  BDS have passed the rigorous accreditation procedure for Group SCS.

BDS has been assessed and satisfies the requirements of Gate Safe

Loxone has a strong partner network of passionate and dedicated Smart Home professionals. Many thousands of customers already enjoy living in their Loxone Smart Home, installed by one of our certified partners, BDS are proud to be part of this network.

CEDIA Certification is a set of four credentials that reflect defined areas of knowledge in the home technology industry. BDS are proud to have earned this important certification for our Home Automation division.

BDS has been working with NHS Trust partners for some years now and to demonstrate our commitment to this sector we are now members of the IHEEM (Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estates.