Saturday, 25 July 2026

Design & Supply: Committed to Safer Buildings Through Secured by Design


For nearly 40 years, Design & Supply has remained committed to one simple principle: delivering steel doorsets that perform as intended. Through continued investment in testing, certification and manufacturing expertise, the company has built a reputation for supplying independently verified solutions that meet the demands of modern construction.

Since 1986, Design & Supply has been manufacturing and supplying steel door solutions from its facility in Merthyr Tydfil, supporting projects across the UK. From security-rated and fire-rated doorsets to flood protection and Slimline architectural systems, independent testing and certification have remained central to the company's approach.

As security requirements continue to evolve across the construction environment, architects, specifiers and contractors are increasingly looking for products that offer more than manufacturer claims alone. They need confidence that the products they specify have been independently assessed, tested and proven to perform in real-world applications.


 For Design & Supply, this commitment to independently verified performance is reflected through its membership of Secured by Design (SBD), the official police security initiative that promotes the use of products and standards proven to reduce crime and improve security.

Secured by Design works to create safer places through effective security standards and the specification of accredited products. Its Police Preferred Specification accreditation provides reassurance that products have undergone rigorous testing and meet recognised security requirements.

The principles behind Secured by Design closely align with Design & Supply's approach to manufacturing. Across utility compounds, national defence installations, substations, critical infrastructure and public-sector facilities, security forms a fundamental part of the overall building specification. 

These environments often require security, fire protection, thermal performance, durability and architectural considerations to work together without compromise. Where unauthorised access can have significant operational and safety implications, independently tested security solutions provide confidence that buildings, assets and essential services remain protected.

To support these applications, Design & Supply manufactures a range of security-rated steel doorsets independently tested and certified to LPCB LPS 1175 SR1, SR2, SR3 and SR4 levels. These ratings provide clearly defined levels of protection, allowing architects and specifiers to select the most appropriate solution for the specific risks associated with a project.


Tom Grother, Director at Design & Supply, said: "For architects, specifiers and contractors, independent testing provides confidence that a product has been assessed against recognised standards and will perform as expected. Our membership with Secured by Design reflects our commitment to providing proven, tested solutions that support safer buildings and environments."

For Design & Supply, continued investment in testing, certification and product development remains central to the company's long-term strategy. By maintaining independently certified products through UKAS accredited test bodies and supporting initiatives such as Secured by Design, the business continues to provide solutions to meet the evolving demands of modern construction.

By combining proven manufacturing expertise with independently certified products, Design & Supply continues to support safer buildings through Secured by Design principles.

www.designandsupply.co.uk

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