18 Dec 2015 07:00
SCISYS PLC
(SSY: AIM)
Contract Win
SCISYS PLC ('SCISYS'), the supplier of bespoke software systems, IT-based solutions, web and mobile application development and support services to the Space, Defence, Media & Broadcast, Government and Commercial sectors, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a further contract from Thales Alenia Space France for the system extension and software enhancement in the Galileo Ground Mission Segment (GMS). This contract is carried out under a programme of the European Union, funded by the EU. It has a term of two years and a total amount of approximately €5.2 million.
This current assignment continues the successful and long-standing cooperation between SCISYS and Thales Alenia Space France, the prime contractor for the GMS, as one of the key partners in the Galileo ground segment and the companies have a long history of successful cooperation in the Galileo Programme which had already started in 2005. Since then SCISYS has been responsible for the Ground Assets Control Facility (GACF) and the Galileo Network Monitoring Facility (GNMF).
The Galileo Mission Segment (GMS) is the heart of the Galileo satellite navigation system. It comprises a global network of sensor stations to monitor the signals from the satellites, a chain of Earth stations to uplink navigation data to the satellites, parallel communications networks, and a complex sequence of processing elements.
Klaus Heidrich, CEO of SCISYS, added:
"Our Space division has again proved its ability to secure follow-on work on key contracts, underlining SCISYS' strong commitment to the Galileo Ground Mission Segment. This contract provides us with a valuable boost to our order book and added confidence around expectations for the forthcoming financial year."
For further information please contact:
SCISYS PLC | +44 (0)1249 466 466 | |
Mike Love | Chairman | |
Klaus Heidrich | Chief Executive Officer | |
Chris Cheetham | Finance Director | |
finnCap (NOMAD & Broker) | +44 (0)20 7220 0500 | |
Julian Blunt | Corporate Finance | |
Mia Gardner | Corporate Broking | |
WalbrookPR Tom Cooper/Paul Vann | +44 (0) 20 7933 8780 +44 (0)797 122 1972 tom.cooper@walbrookpr.com |
About SCISYS:
Employing nearly 450 staff, SCISYS group is a leading developer of Information and Communications Technology services, e-Business, web and mobile applications and advanced technology solutions. The Company operates in a broad spectrum of market sectors including Media & Broadcast, Space, Government and Defence and Commercial sectors. SCISYS clients are predominantly blue chip and public sector organizations. Customers include the Environment Agency, the Ministry of Defence, Airbus Defence & Space, Arqiva, Vodafone, the European Space Agency, Eumetsat, the BBC, RNLI, AON, Halfords, Interflora and the National Trust. The Company has UK offices in Chippenham, Bristol, Leicester and Reading and two offices located in Germany. More information is available at www.scisys.co.uk