Last checked at 15 May 2017 07:00
15 May 2017
21st Century Technology plc
("21st Century" or "the Group")
Support contract for Passenger Information Systems
Transport for West Midlands
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 2-year contract from Transport for West Midlands ("TfWM"), the transport arm of West Midlands Combined Authority ("WMCA"). This strategically important contract award includes a customer option of an additional 1-year extension through to March 2020 increasing the total contract value to approximately £0.4m.
21st Century Passenger Systems has a long-standing relationship with TfWM and this new contract extends the range of services provided to include a complete maintenance and support package for approximately 600 public travel information systems installed in and around bus shelters throughout the West Midlands region.
TfWM is the public body responsible for transport infrastructure and the co-ordination of public transport in the West Midlands metropolitan county in England. It is an executive body of the WMCA, with bus franchising (since May 2017) and highway management powers similar to Transport for London.
Russ Singleton, Chief Executive Officer of 21st Century, said: "We are delighted that TfWM have chosen 21st Century to provide service, support, and upgrade of their in-shelter passenger information systems across the TfWM region. As designers and manufacturers of the core technologies, including the screens and software, we are well positioned to deliver a fast, efficient and high-quality service".
Gary Leek, Principle Information Integrity Officer for Transport for West Midlands said: "We were impressed by the attention to detail that 21st Century applied during an audit of our display screen estate. We are very much looking forward to building on the existing relationship with 21st Century as one of our trusted technology and service partners as we move towards Mobility as a Service (MaaS) public transport provision."
A digital copy of this announcement will be available on the Group's website: www.21stplc.com
Enquiries:
21st Century Technology plc | Russ Singleton | Tel: 0844 871 7990 |
finnCap Limited | ||
Nominated Adviser | Julian Blunt/Scott Mathieson | Tel: 0207 220 0500 |
Media enquiries | ||
Communications Portfolio | Ariane Comstive / Helen Carpanini | Tel: 07785 922 354/ 0207 536 2007 |
Notes to editors:
'Connected Systems for Connected Journeys'
21st Century Technology is the specialist provider of tailored solutions to the transport community, solving complex operational requirements both on and off the vehicle. Comprised of a Fleet Systems division and a Passenger Systems division, 21st Century Technology provides integrated solutions both on and off the vehicle to deliver 'connected systems for connected journeys'.
Fleet Systems: include CCTV video surveillance; to improve passenger & driver safety, vehicle & driver performance monitoring, real-time on-board IT subsystems management and automatic passenger counting.
Passenger Systems: include the design & manufacture of all the necessary hardware and software for electronic passenger information systems, off-vehicle smart ticketing and way-finding.
With over 20 years' experience in the transport industry, 21st Century Technology specialises in providing innovative, cost-effective technology lead solutions to improve the passenger experience and provide operational benefits to fleet and network operators.
Further information on the company is available on www.21stplc.com or search for 21st Century Technology on LinkedIn and @21stCenturyLtd on Twitter.