Kromek PLC has been awarded a £5mln contract by a UK government department to develop and supply biological threat detection systems.
Work commences in December on the three-year programme that also includes an option for extended maintenance services after the initial term.
Arnab Basu, Kromek’s chief executive, said: "We are delighted to have been awarded this contract to develop and supply an important capability for biological threat detection.
“The pandemic has demonstrated the impact of biological incidents - whether it is through an act of terror or naturally emerging threats.
“We believe technologies that can provide information about emerging threats in near real-time will be a critical component of such strategies."