School library with bookshelves
Secondary Schools

Best-in-class RFID security,
scaled for your budget.

A fixed-price, standardised eRLS system that brings stock control and a visible security deterrent to your school library — without the cost of a full installation.

From £3,625 ex VAT
Technology
UHF RFID — latest generation
Suitable for
Single-entrance secondary school libraries
Installation
Remote survey model — one visit, no surprises
Support from Yr 2
PlatinumTT plan from £325/year

The eRLS RFID Starter Kit is designed for secondary schools that want to bring their library stock under control and add a visible security deterrent — without the cost of a full RFID installation.

This is a fixed-price, standardised package built for schools with a tight library or ICT budget. You get professional, modern RFID technology from PSP — the same system used in secondary schools, colleges, universities and NHS libraries across the UK and Europe — at a price a school budget can actually justify.

Choose Your Starter Kit

Both kits include everything you need to get up and running. The only difference is the number of labels.

Starter Kit
1,000 Labels
£3,625
ex VAT
  • eRLS Staff 102 Workflow ReaderIssue and return books at your library desk
  • eRLS Security PanelSecures one access point up to 2.5m wide — bleep and flash alert
  • 1,000 eRLS Smart LabelsTag your most valuable and vulnerable stock first
  • Remote Site SurveyCompleted via our Site Readiness Checklist before installation
  • Installation & ConfigurationFull professional installation in a single visit
  • 12-Month Warranty
Starter Kit
5,000 Labels
£4,000
ex VAT
  • eRLS Staff 102 Workflow ReaderIssue and return books at your library desk
  • eRLS Security PanelSecures one access point up to 2.5m wide — bleep and flash alert on unauthorised removal
  • 5,000 eRLS Smart LabelsCover a large proportion of your collection from day one
  • Remote Site SurveyCompleted via our Site Readiness Checklist before installation
  • Installation & ConfigurationFull professional installation in a single visit
  • 12-Month Warranty

Our Recommendation: Choose the 2,500 or 5,000 Kit

The 2,500 kit costs just £140 more than the 1,000 kit, and the 5,000 kit costs just £375 more — a modest step up for significantly more coverage. Most schools choose the 2,500 kit to protect their most valuable and vulnerable stock from day one. Larger libraries with substantial collections often find the 5,000 kit the right fit. The eRLS Security Panel in all three kits secures one access point or doorway up to 2.5 metres wide, suitable for most secondary school library entrances.

Autumn 2026 Installation Offer

Schools confirming an eRLS Starter Kit by 30 September 2026 receive:

  • A guaranteed installation slot before year-end to ensure your library is ready for 2027
  • An extra 250 eRLS Smart Labels at no charge to help you tag more of your collection from day one
Confirm by 30 September 2026

What's in the Box

Every component in the Starter Kit is part of PSP's professional eRLS range — the same technology installed in secondary schools, colleges and universities across the UK.

eRLS Security Panel

A wall or ceiling-mounted RFID security panel, fitted at your main library entrance and configured to cover an access point up to 2.5 metres wide. As standard, it bleeps and flashes when an un-issued item passes through — a clear, visible and audible deterrent that is simple to operate and requires no additional software configuration.

eRLS Staff 102 Workflow Reader

A USB desktop reader for your library workstation. Your staff can issue and return items quickly — scanning a stack of books in one pass. No specialist training required; the eRLS Staff software is included and configured during installation.

eRLS Smart Labels (1,000, 2,500 or 5,000)

High-quality UHF RFID labels that adhere inside book covers. Each label holds a unique identifier linked to your library record — the same label standard used in retail and logistics worldwide.

Remote Survey, Installation & 12-Month Warranty

To keep the price under £4,000, PSP carries out the site survey remotely using our Site Readiness Checklist. A qualified PSP engineer then completes the installation in a single visit. All hardware is covered by a 12-month warranty from go-live.

Optional: eRLS ID Guard Upgrade

Schools that want smarter security features can add ID Guard at any time.

Optional Add-on

eRLS ID Guard

The eRLS ID Guard upgrade enables ID Guard and ID Trap on your security panel. This reduces nuisance alarms, identifies the specific item triggering an alert, and provides richer event data for your records — useful for schools where false alarms are a concern or where detailed stock loss tracking is needed.

Option Price (ex VAT) When
Upfront (one-off) £75 At order stage, or within 3 months of go-live
Annual add-on from Year 2 £45/year Available at any annual renewal after go-live

The upfront option is only available at order stage or within the first three months after go-live. After that, it is available as an annual add-on only.

Year 2 Onwards: PlatinumTT Support Plan

After the 12-month warranty, most Starter Kit schools choose PlatinumTT to keep their system running without unpredictable costs.

Service Plan
PlatinumTT
£325
+ VAT per year
Under £7 per week
  • Software updates and eRLS version upgrades
  • Remote diagnostics and fault resolution by PSP's UK-based team
  • All call-out visits and on-site engineer time — at no additional charge
  • Access to PSP support by phone and email throughout the year
Without a plan, a single one-hour on-site engineer visit costs £350. PlatinumTT covers all call-out and on-site time for less than that — for an entire year.

Please note: hardware parts, if needed, are charged separately. PlatinumTT covers all labour and travel costs.

Your Five-Year Cost Picture

A clear view of the total cost of ownership over five years, so you can plan and present the budget case with confidence.

Year Cost (ex VAT) What's Included
Year 1 £3,625, £3,765 or £4,000 Kit, installation, remote survey, training, 12-month warranty
Year 2 onwards £325/year PlatinumTT — all call-out and on-site time included, remote support, software updates
Optional add-on £45/year eRLS ID Guard (from Year 2)
Five-year total Starter 2,500 + PlatinumTT + ID Guard from Year 2: £3,765 + (4 × £325) + (4 × £45)
£5,245
ex VAT — under £1,050/year on average

How It Works: The Remote Survey Model

To keep the price under £4,000, PSP carries out the site survey remotely. Here's what to expect.

Request a Quote
Contact PSP with a few details about your library. We confirm eligibility and send a formal quotation, usually within 24 hours.
Site Readiness Checklist
You complete our simple checklist — a photo or plan of your entrance, network port confirmation, and IT contact details. No site visit needed at this stage.
Confirm & Schedule
Once the checklist is received and approved, we schedule your installation. Autumn 2026 slots are available for schools confirming before 30 September.
Single-Visit Installation
A PSP engineer completes installation and configuration in one visit. Staff training is included — your team is shown everything they need on the day.

Eligibility

The Starter Kit fixed price applies to projects that meet the standard specification.

✓ Starter Kit applies

  • Secondary school library
  • Single security panel at one entrance
  • Single staff workstation for eRLS software
  • Remote survey model (checklist completed in advance)

⚠ Quoted individually

  • Multiple security panels or access points
  • On-site survey required
  • Bespoke integrations
  • FE, HE or NHS sites — quoted on standard price list

The Path Ahead

The Starter Kit is a foundation, not a ceiling. As your budget and needs grow, PSP can extend your system at any time.

More Labels
Top up your eRLS Smart Label stock at any time to extend coverage across your collection.
eRLS ID Guard
Add smarter security features — reduce nuisance alarms and identify specific items triggering alerts.
Additional Licences
Add eRLS Staff licences for multi-desk or multi-room workflows as your library operation grows.
Full RFID Expansion
Add security panels to cover additional entrances or areas — your Starter Kit hardware is fully compatible.
Infiniti LMS
PSP's own library management system integrates seamlessly with your eRLS installation — a natural next step.

Why PSP?

PSP Asset Protection has been supplying and supporting RFID library security systems for almost 50 years. We support every system we install with our own UK-based team — not a third-party helpdesk.

48
years supplying and supporting RFID library security
130+
schools and colleges on active PSP service plans
UK
based support team — no third-party helpdesk, ever

Ready to find out if the Starter Kit is right for your school?

Contact us with a few details about your library and we will confirm eligibility and send a formal quotation, usually within 24 hours.

All prices exclude VAT. E&OE. Starter Kit offer applies to new secondary school projects on standard specification only. Autumn 2026 installation guarantee and free label offer applies to orders confirmed by 30 September 2026, subject to available installation slots.

* Installation is subject to timely site readiness, order confirmation and supplier lead times. Installation dates will be agreed with you before final confirmation.