LONDON, UK: Westminster Group Plc has been awarded a contract to supply security services to help protect the historic Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, a news release said.
The Tower of London is a world-renowned iconic castle and World Heritage Site, built by William the Conqueror in 1078, and has served as a Royal Palace, fortress and prison over the centuries.
Security of such a landmark building, which is open to the public, is paramount and Westminster has been contracted to provide inter alia, professional security services to the pedestrian and vehicular entrances. Further details on the scope of the contract will remain confidential.
Commenting on the contract award, Westminster’s Chief Executive, Peter Fowler, said: “I am delighted our services division has been awarded this important new contract to protect what is one of England’s most prestigious buildings.
“Following other significant contract wins such as the Palace of Westminster, home of the UK Parliament, and recent long-term multi-million-dollar contract wins in Central and West Africa, this latest contract award demonstrates we have the reputation, skills and resources to secure and deliver high profile contracts around the world.”
Westminster Group plc is a specialist security and services group operating worldwide via an extensive international network of agents and offices in over 50 countries.
Westminster’s principal activity is the design, supply and ongoing support of advanced technology security solutions, encompassing a wide range of surveillance, detection (including Fever Detection), tracking and interception technologies and the provision of long-term managed services contracts such as the management and running of complete security services and solutions in airports, ports and other such facilities together with the provision of manpower, consultancy and training services.
The majority of its customer base, by value, comprises governments and government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and blue-chip commercial organisations.
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12 Jul, 8:35 am GMT+1 ·Disclaimer