Contract with Ministry of Justice

18 Jan 2010 07:00



18 January 2010

Westminster Group Plc: 

New Framework Contract - UK Ministry of Justice

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 entered into a four year framework contract with the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) relating to the supply and maintenance of various security equipments for UK Prisons.

The UK Ministry of Justice has responsibility for 139 prisons in England and Wales with varying levels of security requirements. Westminster holds exclusive distribution and supply agreements for key security equipments enabling the efficient and effective control of entry and exit points and the movement of inmates in secure areas.

The contract is for a four year period ending on 30th November 2013 and is subject to performance criteria.

Commenting on the contract award Peter Fowler, Chief Executive of Westminster Group, said:

"I am particularly pleased that we have been awarded this contract. It is both prestigious and long term giving Westminster a further valuable endorsement within the security industry.

"The Ministry of Justice rightly require demanding standards of their contractors and I believe Westminster is well placed to meet these exacting requirements. Given the scale of the Ministry of Justice's operations we are hopeful that we can further develop the supply relationship to incorporate more of Westminster's products and services in the MoJ's security and protection solution."

Enquiries:

Peter Fowler 01295 756 300

Chief Executive - Westminster Group Plc

Nicholas Mearing-Smith 01295 756 300

Finance Director - Westminster Group Plc

Nandita Sahgal 020 7107 8000

Catherine Leftley

Seymour Pierce 

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.