UK Nationwide · Discreet · Insured

Mercia Asset Surveillance Premium Security Corporation

Safeguarding bullion, precious metals, diamonds and high-value cargo across the United Kingdom — with armoured logistics, 24/7 vault surveillance and real-time market intelligence.

Our Services

Live Operations Status

All systems operational · UK Command Centre

Live Market & Logistics Intelligence

Real-time gold pricing and UK secure transport benchmarks, updated on demand.

Gold Price (Live) CoinGecko API

— GBP / oz
Last updated: —

UK Armoured Index Transport API

— £/mile
Live via Transport Intelligence API

Risk Posture Internal

LOW
UK threat index nominal
Updated continuously

Why Choose Mercia

A specialist firm built around the protection of the assets that matter most.

Armoured Logistics

Secure transit of bullion and high-value cargo across the UK with GPS-tracked convoys.

24/7 Surveillance

Continuous monitoring of vaults, transit corridors and storage perimeters.

Lloyd's-Backed Insurance

All movements covered by specialist underwriters with full chain-of-custody.

£4.2B+

Assets under active surveillance

12,400

Secure movements completed in 2025

99.998%

Incident-free delivery rate

24/7

UK command centre uptime

How Mercia Works

Four steps from first call to delivered asset.

Consultation

Encrypted intake call to scope the asset, value, route and discretion level.

Risk Modelling

Route intelligence, threat assessment and insurance pre-approval.

Secure Movement

Armoured convoy, GPS-tracked, monitored from our UK command centre.

Verified Handover

Biometric chain-of-custody confirmation and signed deposition.

Sectors We Serve

Banks & Bullion Houses

Vault-to-vault transfers, refinery logistics, audit support.

Private Clients

Family offices, UHNWIs, estate transfers and event protection.

Auction Houses & Galleries

Fine art, watches and high-value collectibles in transit.

Legal & Probate

Discreet handling of estate items under court instruction.

Trusted Voices

"Mercia moved a seven-figure consignment overnight with absolute discretion. Faultless."

— Director, London Bullion House

"The live tracking dashboard gave our trustees genuine peace of mind across the entire route."

— Family Office Principal, Mayfair

"We've used three firms over twenty years. None match Mercia's operational standard."

— Senior Curator, UK Auction House

Secure Consultation · +44 7518 313078

Speak with a duty officer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Contact Us

About Mercia

Discreet protection for the United Kingdom's most valuable cargo.

Our Mission

To deliver uncompromising surveillance and physical security for high-value assets — from London vaults to remote private estates.

UK Operations

Nationwide reach with command centres serving England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, supported by armoured fleet bases.

Security Expertise

Operators drawn from elite military, close-protection and intelligence backgrounds, accredited under UK SIA standards.

Trusted by Vaults, Refineries & Private Clients

Mercia Asset Surveillance Premium Security Corporation specialises in the discreet handling, monitoring and transport of gold, precious metals, jewellery and other irreplaceable assets. Our integrated approach combines physical convoy security with continuous digital asset tracking and live market intelligence — so clients always know where their wealth is, and what it's worth.

Our Heritage

Three decades of safeguarding the United Kingdom's most valuable cargo.

1994 — Founded

Established in the West Midlands as a specialist armoured logistics firm serving regional jewellers.

2003 — Command Centre

Opened our 24/7 UK operations room with live GPS convoy oversight.

2012 — National Reach

Expanded to nationwide coverage across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

2024 — Digital Surveillance

Launched real-time client dashboards with live market and route intelligence.

Core Values

Discretion

We never disclose clients, cargo or routes. Confidentiality is absolute.

Integrity

Every operator is vetted, background-checked and bound to a written code of conduct.

Precision

Every movement is rehearsed, timed and verified against a documented protocol.

Partnership

Long-term relationships with vaults, refineries, insurers and law enforcement.

Leadership Team

James H. Whitlock

Chief Executive

Former Royal Logistic Corps officer; 22 years in secure transport command.

Dr. Anika Pereira

Head of Risk Intelligence

PhD in security studies; ex-Home Office threat analyst.

Marcus O. Bennett

Director of Operations

Two decades coordinating armoured convoys across the UK.

Accreditations & Standards

SIA Approved

UK Security Industry Authority approved contractor scheme.

ISO 27001

Information security management certified.

Lloyd's of London

Underwritten by specialist high-value cargo syndicates.

BS 7858

Personnel security screening to British Standard.

Our Services

End-to-end protection across surveillance, logistics and risk.

Asset Surveillance

Real-time tracking and monitoring of high-value goods in storage and transit.

Premium Security Logistics

Armoured transport, multi-vehicle convoys and discreet hand-delivery across the UK.

Risk Assessment

Pre-movement intelligence reviews, route planning and threat modelling.

Gold & Precious Metals

Specialist bullion handling with live price tracking and refinery liaison. Learn more →

Other Assets

Jewellery, fine art, watches and collectibles under continuous surveillance. Learn more →

24/7 Command Centre

UK-based operations room with direct line to law enforcement and recovery teams.

Contact Us

Secure consultations, available 24/7.

Phone

+44 7518 313078

Email

secure@mercia-asset.co.uk

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom · Nationwide Operations

Operating Hours

24 hours · 7 days a week

Gold & Precious Metals

Specialist surveillance and movement of bullion, coins and refinery cargo.

Gold (USD / oz) Live

— GBP / oz
Last updated: —

14-Day Trend Mock

Vault-to-Vault

Secure inter-vault transfer with sealed tamper-evident containers.

Refinery Liaison

Direct collection and delivery between UK refineries and clients.

Price Intelligence

Live spot-pricing relayed to clients during transit windows.

Other Assets

Jewellery, fine art, watches, collectibles and high-value private cargo.

UK Armoured Index Live

— £/mile
Live via Transport Intelligence API

Secure Courier Base Rate Live

National average · updated per request

Jewellery & Watches

Discreet collection, secure storage and event-day protection.

Fine Art

Climate-controlled transport with chain-of-custody documentation.

Collectibles & Bullion

Sealed transit for rare items, numismatics and silver bullion.

Client Portal

Welcome back, user

Connected to MASHPSC Command Centre · Session secure

Portfolio Value Live

£4,287,540
▲ +1.84% today

Gold Holdings oz

1,250 oz
Spot: —

Active Movements Convoy

3
2 in transit · 1 staging

Risk Posture Internal

LOW
All routes nominal

Your Assets

Gold Bullion · Vault A-12

1,000 oz · London

Status: Secured · Last audit 2 days ago

Diamond Portfolio

14 stones · Mayfair Safe

Status: Secured · Insured £2.1M

Silver Bullion · Vault B-04

5,500 oz · Birmingham

Status: Secured · Sealed

Active Movements

Convoy #UK-2418

London → Edinburgh · Gold consignment

● In transit · ETA 14:20 GMT

Convoy #UK-2419

Birmingham → Manchester · Mixed metals

● In transit · ETA 11:05 GMT

Convoy #UK-2420

Hatton Garden → Heathrow · Diamonds

● Staging · Departs 16:00 GMT

Recent Activity

Vault A-12 audit completed — 09:42 GMT

Convoy UK-2417 delivered to Cardiff — Yesterday

Insurance certificate renewed — 2 days ago

Quarterly security review signed — last week