Last checked at 2 Sep 2009 07:00
2nd September 2009
Westminster Group Plc:
New $660k Contract Award - Surveillance Equipment
For National Government in Sub Saharan Africa
Westminster Group Plc ('Westminster' or 'the Group'), the AIM listed supplier of system solutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide, announces that it has been awarded a contract by a Sub Saharan African Government for the supply of bespoke mobile surveillance systems and equipment to assist with urban policing and state security.
The contract valued at circa $660,000 USD will commence immediately and be completed during 2009.
Commenting on the contract award Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:
"I am delighted to announce this latest significant contract award particularly as it is with a National Government in a market where we see significant potential.
"This latest contract consists of specialised equipment and solutions designed specifically to address our client's security requirements. We believe this could be the first of several similar contract awards once the concept is proved successful.
"It is a further example of our ability to design and provide solutions to meet our clients' needs and to be able to deploy those solutions internationally as required"
Enquiries:
Peter Fowler 01295 756 300
Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc
Nicholas Mearing-Smith 01295 756 300
Finance Director - Westminster Group Plc
Charlie Cunningham/Clive Carver 020 7600 1658
FinnCap
Tom Cooper/Paul Vann 0117 920 0092
Winningtons Financial
Notes:
Westminster Group plc is a leader in the supply of system solutions and products to the security, defence, fire protection and safety markets worldwide.
Westminster's principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of advanced technology security solutions, risk assessments and close protection services. These can range from product only assignments, such as the supply of specialised scanners, to the design and implementation of an integrated system solution such as a border detection and surveillance system. The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies, non governmental organisations and blue chip commercial organisations.