21st Century Technology PLC 3-year contract renewal with Arriva UK Bus (7677Z)
May 22 2019 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 7677Z
21st Century Technology PLC
22 May 2019
22 May 2019
21st Century Technology plc
("21st Century" or the "Group")
3-year contract renewal with Arriva UK Bus
21st Century Technology plc (AIM: C21), the specialist provider
of integrated systems and software to the passenger transport
markets, solving complex operational requirements 'on-board'
vehicles and the associated 'in-street' information delivery
infrastructure, is pleased to announce a 3-year contract extension
to an existing framework agreement with Arriva UK Bus ("Arriva")
through to April 2022, with the option of an additional 1-year
extension through to April 2023 at the discretion of Arriva.
Under the terms of the framework agreement, 21(st) Century will
continue to provide high definition CCTV systems and nationwide
engineering support, along with technical design, new technology
evaluation and project management services.
About Arriva
Arriva UK Bus has a fleet of over 5,200 buses and is the UK's
third largest bus operator outside of London, with over 15% market
share. In London, 1,600 buses provide approximately 17% of the
capital's bus services and 3,600 buses provide vital regional bus
services. The safety critical CCTV and associated on-board IT
systems provided by 21(st) Century assist Arriva in protecting
passengers, drivers and members of the public whilst enhancing the
passenger travel experience.
Arriva UK Bus is part of the Arriva Group, owned by Deutsche
Bahn, which has transport operations across 14 European countries.
21(st) Century have been providers of on-board CCTV and related IT
technologies to Arriva UK Bus since 2002 and have continued to
maintain and support their systems throughout. High levels of
performance and reliability are achieved through an on-line web
service and call-centre, coordinating a network of engineering
teams working nationwide in depots across the UK.
Russ Singleton, Chief Executive Officer of 21(st) Century, said:
"We are delighted that Arriva UK Bus has chosen 21(st) Century to
continue to supply and support their safety critical on-board CCTV
and associated IT systems by extending our relationship through
this framework contract renewal. We continue to invest in the
development of innovative technologies, services and software as
part of our drive to continuously improve systems reliability and
performance, at the same time as reducing whole life-cycle costs
for all our customers."
A digital copy of this announcement will be available on the
Group's website: www.21stplc.com
Enquiries:
21st Century Technology Russ Singleton/Nick Lowe Tel: 0844 871 7990
plc
finnCap
Nominated Adviser Scott Mathieson/Edward Whiley Tel: 0207 220 0500
Media enquiries
Communications Portfolio Ariane Comstive Tel: 07785 922
354
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes
of Article 7 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 ("MAR").
Notes to editors:
'Connected Systems for Connected Journeys'
21st Century Technology is the specialist provider of integrated
systems and software to the transport community, solving complex
operational requirements 'on-board' vehicles and the associated
'in-street' information delivery infrastructure. Comprising a Fleet
Systems division and a Passenger Systems division, 21st Century's
innovative IoT solutions are 'connecting systems for connected
journeys'.
Fleet Systems solutions 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 solutions include design, manufacture,
installation and management of all the hardware and software for
electronic passenger information systems, smart-ticketing and
wayfinding.
With over 20 years' experience in the passenger transport
industry, 21st Century specialises in creating innovative,
cost-effective technology-led solutions to safely enhance the
passenger travel experience whilst delivering real operational
benefits to vehicle manufacturers, fleet operators, transport
networks and local authorities.
Further information on the company is available on
www.21stplc.com or search for 21st Century Technology on LinkedIn
and @21stCenturyLtd on Twitter.
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