21st Century Technology PLC New Contract (0197P)
November 14 2016 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
TIDMC21
RNS Number : 0197P
21st Century Technology PLC
14 November 2016
21st Century Technology plc
("21st Century" or "the Group")
Contract award: OFJ Connections Gatwick Airport
21(st) 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 that it has been selected by OFJ Connections Gatwick
Airport to provide integrated real-time passenger information and
connected bus systems with a value of c. GBP1 million including
ongoing support.
OFJ Connections is a leading supplier of ground transportation
services across the UK employing over 200 staff and 100 modern
vehicles providing services at Heathrow, Gatwick, London City and
Southampton Airports. They also provide bespoke transport solutions
to corporate customers, universities and schools including home to
school transportation, inter-site shuttle services and ad-hoc coach
charters. Airline customers include Virgin Atlantic, Malaysia,
American, Emirates, Qatar, Aer Lingus and 60 other major airlines
at Heathrow and Gatwick. Airport Car Parking Shuttle services are a
growing part of their services at Heathrow, Southampton and
Gatwick; where this fully integrated on-board and bus shelter real
time information system is being installed.
21(st) Century Fleet Systems are providing on-vehicle
high-definition CCTV, Wi-Fi, passenger information and media
displays, automatic passenger counting and telematics solutions to
OFJ's fleet of vehicles operating public and staff transit between
car parks and the two airport terminals. In addition, at bus stops
along the routes and at the terminal drop-off points, 21(st)
Century Passenger Systems will be installing new Thin Film
Transistor (TFT) displays to provide real-time arrival data to
users of the services and two information displays at the terminal
pick-up points.
The GBP1 million, 5-year contract is due to go live during H1
next year and is the first example of 21(st) Century deploying
resources from across the group; project management, engineering,
software development, installation and commissioning. The systems
will be supported throughout by a managed maintenance and warranty
program incorporating on-site services and all vehicle and signage
data services.
Following hand-over during H1, all OFJ Gatwick vehicles will be
on-line allowing the operator and airport the ability to provide
real-time content into the vehicle and monitor all vehicle
movements via an advanced tracking and scheduling system designed
to ensure that the services provided meet the needs of the airport
and its passengers.
Russ Singleton, Chief Executive Officer, said: "We are delighted
that OFJ Gatwick has chosen 21st Century as their technical partner
to provide integrated real-time passenger information systems and
support services as they upgrade the CCTV and associated IT systems
on their fleets and in the bus shelters. This is the first example
of 21(st) Century combining its Fleet Systems and Passenger Systems
expertise in an innovative and cost effective way that drives real
benefits to its operator customers as they in turn enhance the
passenger travel experience for their customers. We are connecting
systems, for connected journeys"
A digital copy of this announcement will be available on the
Group's website: www.21stplc.com
Enquiries:
21st Century Technology Russ Singleton Tel: 0844 871
plc 7990
finnCap Limited
Nominated Adviser Julian Blunt/Scott Tel: 0207 220
Mathieson 0500
Corporate Broking Malar Velaigam
Media enquiries
Communications Ariane Comstive / Tel: 07785
Portfolio Helen Carpanini 922 354/
0207 536 2007
The information communicated in this announcement is inside
information for the purposes of Article 7 of Regulation
596/2014.
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.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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