Westminster Group PLC (AIM:WSG) (Westminster Group PLC (AIM:WSG)) has won a contract to design, supply and install advanced screening and surveillance equipment at two airports in south-east Africa.
Its bid was selected after a combined technical and financial evaluation and a competitive international tender process, said the AIM-listed group.
The contract, which is worth around US$1.7mln and funded by the European Investment Bank, involves the upgrading of security equipment including new x-ray screening and metal detection equipment, an advanced CCTV surveillance system and new control and command centres at both airports.
Westminster added it will provide a full turnkey solution involving the design, supply and installation of the systems and establish an engineering presence in-country.
Barring any objection by unsuccessful bidders during the regulatory standstill period expiring on 26 December 2021, Westminster expects installation works to begin in the new year and for the project to be completed and recognised during 2022.
Peter Fowler, chief executive, said that this is one of a number of project opportunities that had been delayed due to the pandemic and he was " delighted therefore that we have, at last, been awarded this important new contract for advanced airport security solutions in Southeast Africa.
“Not only does this contract open a new region for our international operations, but we believe creates an exciting opportunity for our Managed Services division in developing a wider scope of works and long-term support services at the airports.”
He further commented “With new contracts coming online and the measures we have and are continuing to put in place to mitigate the impact of the pandemic going forward, subject to any significant and prolonged changes in the global situation occurring, we remain confident for 2022 and beyond."