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Cost comparison of analogue and internet protocol systems
Small systemAnalogue (£) IP (£)
CCTV 20 cameras15,000 15,000
Access control 20 doors 18,00016,000
Alarm management 20 zones1,000800
Integration 2,000500
Total cost36,00032,300
Medium system
CCTV 50 cameras40,000 34,000
Access control 50 doors44,000 36,000
Alarm management 50 zones4,500 2,000
Integration 4,5003,000
Total cost93,000 75,000
Large system
CCTV 100 cameras70,00062,000
Access control 100 doors80,00060,000
Alarm management 100 zones8,0006,500
Integration 6,0004,500
Total cost164,000133,000
Exclusions: Site organisation and management costs other than specialist contractor allowances; contingencies; main contractor's overhead and profit or management fee; professional fees; VAT; inflation beyond first quarter 2007