The Key Safe Company

The Key Safe Company: Police Preferred certified key safes

The Key Safe Company is the trading name of Supra (UK) Ltd, a British company specialising in access management solutions and in the manufacture and distribution of key safes. It has been operating since 1996 and presents itself as the leading UK manufacturer in its segment, with more than three million users. Its catalogue is built around products with Police Preferred certification and the Secured by Design seal.

Products and available ranges

The range includes mechanical and electronic key safes, Squire padlocks, key cabinets and accessories. Notable references in the catalogue include:

• C500 Pro Key Safe (2nd Generation): anti-pick mechanism, 4,096 possible combinations, each digit usable once per code, unlimited code changes and weather cover.
• P500 Pro Key Safe (2nd Generation): anti-tamper plate preventing unexpected code changes, stainless steel interior, 4,096 combinations, unlimited code changes and weather cover.
• ark Tamo: presented as the world's most secure push-button key safe, with 9.7 million combinations, 7 mm illuminated buttons, advanced anti-pick mechanism, anti-saw pins, coned anti-drill hinge pins and unlimited code changes.
• ark Tamo Pro: reinforced variant with stainless steel interior, additional anti-saw pins and hardened anti-penetration back pins.

The prices shown in the catalogue at the time of analysis are £69.95 for the C500 Pro, £93.95 for the P500 Pro, £129.95 for the ark Tamo and £179.95 for the ark Tamo Pro.

Uses and target audiences

The company organises part of its catalogue according to intended use: home and family care, in-home services, holiday and let accommodation, dog walkers and pet sitters, guests and outdoor activities. Among the groups it cites as users are carers, family members, tradespeople, emergency services, dog walkers and guests. The company states that it was the first to supply key safes to the health and social care sector, a field in which it has been working for more than 25 years.

Recognitions and certifications

The products hold Police Preferred certification and Secured by Design approval. In 2026, the company was honoured with the King's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category, the UK's highest official recognition for business innovation, according to the company itself.

Corporate structure and brands

Supra (UK) Ltd operates under the brands The Key Safe Company, its distribution arm, and ark Life, launched in 2022 as its own design and manufacturing brand. Through The Key Safe Company it markets brands such as Supra and KeySafe. ark products are developed from customer consultation and are presented as examples of British design.

Installation and shipping services

The company offers a professional installation service across the UK for an additional cost, carried out by approved installers who contact the customer within 5 to 7 working days from receipt of the order. Coverage does not reach all areas and can be checked by entering the postcode during the purchase process. It also provides self-installation help resources.

Shipping is free on orders over £30, with delivery in 2 to 4 working days. For mainland England, there is a next working day delivery option for £4.99 on orders placed before 15:00 GMT.

Customer service and resources

The customer service team is based in the UK and offers advice on choosing products. The company provides manuals, step-by-step videos and help materials for selecting, installing and maintaining products. It also has a dedicated channel for trade enquiries with exclusive prices for businesses.