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4th October 2017
21st Century Technology plc
("21st Century" or "the Group")
£1m bus safety systems engineering contract
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 it has been awarded an important on-vehicle safety systems engineering contract with a major UK bus fleet operator worth just over £1m.
The contract was awarded following a competitive tendering process involving many industry specialists through which 21st Century had to demonstrate its abilities to deliver not only on cost and quality, but also deep technical knowledge to complete what is an intricate rollout programme.
The electronic safety system monitors a number of items within the vehicle and generates audible voice messages to alert the driver to potential hazard conditions, further enhancing safety for drivers, passengers and members of the public.
21st Century's Fleet Systems engineering team installed over 800 of these systems for this customer as part of an evaluation and verification process.
This £1m contract, due to complete during 2018, is for installation and commissioning of the electronic safety system across the operators' remaining fleet of over 5,000 buses and is a continuation of a 'safety-first' approach to public transport.
Russ Singleton, Chief Executive Officer of 21st Century, said: "We are delighted that this major UK Fleet operator customer has selected us to carry out this important safety systems enhancement work. This contract is a further example of 21st Century delivering on our commitment to broadening the range of services we can offer to the public transport sector".
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 |
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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.