21st Century Technology PLC New Contract (0197P)

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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:

 
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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.

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