Project Delivery
Structured Process
Vindex Systems has a well-proven capability for managing large, highly complex, business and mission critical projects. Key to this capability is our experience of managing contracts and associated works to ensure completion on time and to budget. Our project strategy concentrates on providing the most cost-effective solution to the client based upon the following:-
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A structured approach to Project Management
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A flexible team, which can be changed to meet the changing phases of the project
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A structured yet flexible programme, which can be modified to accommodate changing priorities that may arise with respect to the site works
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Co-ordinating project and site work which will be communicated with the client.
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A procurement and logistics process that will provide timely access to site equipment and installation materials
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Regular formal reviews
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Closely managed change control procedure
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Rigorous and pro-active risk management
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Documentation in line with identified milestones within the main implementation plan.
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A training strategy, which will fulfil all operational requirements of the system, installed
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Compliance with all relevant technical and quality standards.
Structured Process
Vindex Systems has a well-proven capability for managing large, highly complex, business and mission critical projects. Key to this capability is our experience of managing contracts and associated works to ensure completion on time and to budget. Our project strategy concentrates on providing the most cost-effective solution to the client based upon the following:-
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A structured approach to Project Management
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A flexible project team, which can be changed to meet the changing phases of the project
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A structured yet flexible programme, which can be modified to accommodate changing priorities that may arise with respect to the site works
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Co-ordinating project and site work which will be communicated with the client.
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A procurement and logistics process that will provide timely access to site equipment and installation materials
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Regular formal reviews
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Closely managed change control procedure
-
Rigorous and pro-active risk management
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Full documentation in line with identified milestones within the main implementation plan.
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A training strategy, which will fulfil all operational requirements of the system, installed
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Compliance with all relevant technical and quality standards.
Design
On most projects we are deemed as the “Lead Co- coordinator” for the security package and are responsible for leading the detailed co-ordination process for a particular zone or area or aspect of the project. Lead by our Technical Design Manager, the team are responsible for:-
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Developing the consulting engineers design to produce a fully coordinated and buildable solution
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Selection of equipment and hardware to meet the security consultant’s performance specification
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Security system communications system cabling, including cable sizing.
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Network configuration and performance requirements for the ICT contractor
We will provide sufficiently detailed information to communicate the completed design the satisfaction of the Client and in accordance with the Design Team specifications including:-
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Final design drawings
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Component schedules
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Manufacturers technical literature
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Full record documents and drawings
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Commissioning information
Vindex Systems are also able to provide in-house BIM modelling from its parent company Johnson Controls. We understand and promote the benefits of using BIM and how the process allows valuable information about our products and systems to be shared with planners, consultants, integrators and contractors.
Successful Projects Delivered
CUSTOMER: Lohda Developments
PROJECT: Grosvenor Square
The design service provided by Vindex Systems played a significant part in the delivery of the Security Systems for 1 Grosvenor Square a luxury residential development in Mayfair London. The client required high end bespoke finishes for all visible devices and working with our design team we were able to design and source these a wide range of security edge hardware. This included antique brass faceplates, intercom call stations and even flush fitting biometric readers into a customised lift call panel.
The Genetec platform selected for this project allowed us to integrate IP video, access control, intercom, intruder alarms and even ANPR with their automated car stacker.
No1 Grosvenor Square is considered one of the worlds most desirable and elegant residences.
Complex & Custom Solutions
As a specialist system integrator we have experience in delivering complex integrated solutions to meet the needs of our clients. This can be as simple as configuring basic cause and effect events, writing bespoke reports, developing an API for new product to integrate with or even a complete bespoke user interface.
From the initial review of a project we establish which requirements are standard configuration and any that may be bespoke. By having an experienced technical team involved at bid stage we can quickly identify the complexity of any project and make sure we apply the necessary attention to this in our proposal.
Where bespoke software development is required we will provide a detailed functional specification so all parties have a shared understanding of what is being provided.
Successful Projects Delivered
CUSTOMER: Hinkley Point C
PROJECT: ANPR based Vehicle Management System
EDF Energy awarded a £3 million contract to Vindex Systems for a new, automated traffic management system to control deliveries to the Hinkley Point C site and minimise the impact of road freight traffic on local roads.
The bespoke solution integrates ANPR cameras at strategic sites between the M5 and the Hinkley Point C site to track HGV movements and ensure that only designated freight routes are used. Other strict traffic controls were put in place, including requiring hauliers to book a delivery slot to Hinkley Point C weeks in advance and ensuring HGV movements are limited during permitted hours.
Experience
Vindex Systems have vast experience within our team and this allows us to offer our customers the best technical advice but also the benefit of lessons learnt over all those collective years.
Our supplier relationships are all long term and mean our customers get the best support from the supply chain and when an issue needs escalating you are prioritised. Vindex Systems are the longest standing C Cure Enterprise Partner in the UK as well as being one of the first to achieve Genetec Unfied Elite Partner status. As a result, our depth of technical expertise with these two platforms in particular is second to none in the UK and allow us to deliver the largest and most complex projects; it is what we do!
Our experience also spans many different sectors and environments and whilst best practices and knowledge is often shared there are always unique challenges to every industry. We are proud to be able to offer case studies and references in almost any sector, our existing customers are very supportive and appreciate the benefits a prospective new client will have by talking to them.
Successful Projects Delivered
CUSTOMER: RAL Space
PROJECT: R100 Space Test Facility
The UKRI RAL Space integration and test facility is a brand new facility building on the 50 years of successful test expertise and unique experience delivered by the RAL Space team in qualifying over 200 spacecraft and individual systems to operate reliably in the harsh and demanding environment of space. The facility was created to meet the comprehensive and exacting needs of RAL Space customers and collaborators located at the RAL Harwell Campus Space Gateway.
This state of the art facility accommodates a complementary suite of space test facilities, such as thermal vacuum chambers, clean rooms, laboratories and a vibration facility.
Vindex Systems were awarded the project due to our experience and expertise delivering C•CURE systems since 2003. We deployed a Unified C•CURE Access Control Management and IP CCTV System within the R100 building whilst providing integration to the main UKRI site wide C•CURE Access Control System. The system included access control throughout the building with both internal and external IP CCTV cameras strategically positioned to provide the required levels of security and Health & Safety monitoring.
Partners
We believe that the key to delivering the best levels of design, installation and support is by focusing on certain solutions. This approach allows us to have a deep understanding of the systems we provide and ensure our clients extract the best value from these. Within the wider JCI group we have other specialist integrator businesses like Vindex Systems to address other solutions and products where a client requires them. We partner closely with some of the largest manufacturers in the industry including:-