Petards Group PLC (AIM:PEG) announced that its subsidiary QRO Solutions has secured a four-year framework contract with Northumbria Police for automatic number plate recognition equipment and support.
QRO Solutions was ranked first in the tender process run by Northumbria Police for IT hardware in the lot related to ANPR equipment and support. The company is now the preferred supplier for direct awards under this framework.
The contract allows Northumbria, Durham and Cleveland Police to procure QRO's fixed and mobile ANPR systems and related support and maintenance services.
The estimated value of the ANPR lot was £650,000. QRO stated that market indications suggest this may serve as a floor.
Raschid Abdullah, Chairman of Petards Group, said: 'We are delighted to see customers continuing to recognise QRO as a leading player in the UK ANPR market.'
Petards Group develops security, communication and surveillance systems. QRO Solutions specializes in ANPR and mobile average speed solutions for the enforcement industry.
