At Bison Security,  we approach dealership protection with the mindset of systems engineers — not installers. When Nicholas Mee & Co relocated their Aston Martin showroom and workshop to the restored barns at Essendonbury Farm, they required security that performed with the same precision as the vehicles it protects.

We delivered a fully integrated security ecosystem designed to secure a high-value automotive environment while respecting the architectural constraints of a heritage site.

 

 

Integrated Security System — One Unified Platform

 

Dealerships face a unique threat profile: asset theft, key theft, vehicle movement, customer access, workshop operations and unlit perimeters. The solution must be layered yet streamlined. At this Aston Martin dealership, Bison Security engineered an end-to-end system incorporating:

 

• High-specification intruder alarm system

• IP-based CCTV surveillance network

• Swing gate automation and perimeter control

• Wireless intercom communication

• Access control integration across the site

All elements communicate within a single architecture — simplifying operation and strengthening security posture.

 

High-Specification Intruder alarm 

 

We designed a Grade-compliant intruder detection system using multi-technology sensors positioned for early detection without false triggers — crucial in restored barn structures with complex geometry.

 

Engineering features:

• Dual-technology PIRs for stable detection

• Concealed magnetic contacts on heritage doors

• Intelligent alarm signalling

• 24/7 monitoring integration

• Zoned protection for showroom, service bay and offices

This system provides reliable intrusion detection across every vulnerable point.

 

Secured AI CCTV Surveillance Network

 

A high-value automotive environment requires more than video footage; it requires operational intelligence. Our IP camera network delivers complete visibility with forensic-level image quality.

 

Capabilities include:

• Low-light and IR imaging for external rural areas

• Human and vehicle detection analytics

• High-resolution perimeter monitoring

• Unified NVR architecture for secure storage

• Remote access for authorised staff

Every camera was positioned to support both security and operational oversight.

 

Swing Gate Automation & Perimeter Control

 

A high-value dealership begins its security at the gate. We installed a commercial-grade automated swing gate system that integrates directly with the access and intercom platform.

 

System characteristics:

• Automated opening/closing via phone, keypad or remote

• Certified safety sensors and gate-force monitoring

• Weather-resistant actuators for continuous duty

• Event logging via integrated access control

• Zero need for manual gatekeepers

The gate system ensures only authorised customers and staff enter the premises.

 

Wireless Intercom & Visitor Verification

 

We deployed a wireless intercom for two-way communication, visitor verification and remote gate control—critical for preventing unauthorised access.

 

Features:

• Video and audio verification

• Clear communication across distances

• Remote unlock and access logging

• Seamless integration with gate automation

This gives staff complete control over who enters the site at any time.

 

 

A System Designed for Daily Use

 

Nicholas Mee & Co needed a business security platform that matched their brand — reliable, elegant, easy to operate and robust. Bison Security delivered a system that staff can control intuitively, from opening procedures to after hours monitoring.

The equipment is discreet, the interfaces clean, and the performance uncompromising.

 

Reduce or decrease insurance premiums

 

Demonstrating to your insurance provider that you have comprehensive and verifiable security in place is one of the main ways of reducing insurance fees, rates, and premiums. Proving that your merchandise, facility, and even employees are secure and safe always gives you a viable reason to request better rates from the insurance firm.

 

Reduce liability or customer claims

 

Regardless of how severe or small a claim is, most business owners always want to make sure that they have the right tools to back-up their version of a story to easily clear up any misconceptions that affect a company’s integrity. If you can demonstrate that you are doing things properly, it’s harder for anyone to claim the opposite is true; and our systems and programs can help you do that flawlessly.

 

Highly Experienced

 

We have been around for a while, helping businesses solve security challenges effectively. This has helped us acquire the knowledge and expertise required to provide the best security system possible. Most of the challenges that we might encounter while working on your project are likely the same we have solved in the past. This means there is nothing that is too sophisticated or challenging for us. We know where to touch as well as what does the magic and what doesn’t.

 

Why Bison Security?

 

Engineer Led Approach

We prioritise durability, intelligent design and long-term reliability — not quick installations or off-the-shelf setups.

Lower Operational Costs

Integrated security reduces the need for physical patrols, improves monitoring capability and minimises incident rates.

Prevent Theft & Vandalism

We protect the showroom floor, workshop, perimeter and external vehicle spaces — removing blind spots and reducing liability.

Insurance & Compliance Benefits

Robust, verifiable security strengthens insurance negotiations and protects against customer claims.

Automotive Security Expertise

We understand dealership workflows, vehicle movement patterns and the high-value nature of the assets on site.

 

Delivering a Unified Security Ecosystem for the Dealership Environment

 

We engineer security systems the same way Aston Martin engineers vehicles — precisely, efficiently and with absolute focus on performance. This project demonstrates how a dealership’s entire security posture can be elevated through intelligent integration.