Contract win7 Aug 2017 09:04
That is a great RNS whichever way you cut it.
Contract Win
Mon, 7th Aug 2017 07:00
RNS Number : 1839N
21st Century Technology PLC
07 August 2017
7 August 2017
21st Century Technology plc
("21st Century" or "the Group")
Systems and Services contract Abellio
21st Century Technology plc (AIM: C21), the specialist provider of tailored solutions to the transport community, solving complex operational requirements both on and off vehicle, is pleased to announce a 3-year bus systems and services contract with Abellio.
Abellio has been operating successfully in the UK for over 10 years and are one of the largest rail companies in the UK, operating three rail franchises currently in addition to a major bus company serving London.
With immediate effect 21st Century will supply and install CCTV and associated communication technology on all new Abellio buses and provide technical support services to Abellio's existing fleet of approximately 900 buses operating in and around London. The first order for 23 new vehicles has been received and, depending upon the actual number of buses manufactured over the period, the value of the contract is expected to be approximately £2.5 million.
Russ Singleton, 21st Century's Chief Executive Officer, said: "We are delighted that Abellio has chosen 21st Century to provide new systems, upgrades and ongoing support services for their bus fleet based in and around London. From our Croydon operations center, we are ideally placed to respond quickly as we have replacement equipment, spares and component stocks along with technical training and support facilities."
Mark Wallace, Group Procurement at Abellio, commented: "We have chosen 21st Century to be our technical services partner, based on their innovative approach to supporting and upgrading all our on-board systems. This will provide a real boost for our UK bus operations".
A digital copy of this announcement will be available on the Group's website: www.21stplc.com