County Durham technology company Kromek has secured a £1.7m contract from the Government to supply radiation detectors that will help protect the public from nuclear threats. The deal is part of a four-year programme to upgrade the Ƶ’s radiological and nuclear defence capabilities.
Kromek, which based at the NETPark science park in Sedgefield, will see Kromek provide its D3S-ID wearable radiation detectors, which can be used by police officers, border forces and emergency responders to quickly identify radioactive threats in public places. The agreement also includes ongoing training and product maintenance.
Kromek’s wearable radiation detectors are already in active use around the world, having been used by Nato troops in Ukraine and at high-security events. Kromek said that a significant portion of the £1.7m will be delivered in its current financial year and is expected to support continued growth in the company’s chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) detection division.
Kromek CEO Dr Arnab Basu said: “We’re proud to win our first contract under the Ƶ Government framework for radiological and nuclear detection equipment.
“As one of the few pre-approved suppliers, we are uniquely positioned to support the Home Office’s mission to strengthen national security and to secure further strategic orders. This contract affirms our leadership in the sector and highlights the significant growth potential unlocked by our selection for this critical framework.”
In May, Kromek upgraded revenue and pre-tax profit expectations following what it said had been a transformational year. The company pointed to a multimillion-dollar deal with Siemens Healthineers as a key driver of growth, having received an initial payment of $25m out of a total $37.5m.
Later in the month, it announced orders from Europe and the US totalling around £660,000 for its D3 series of detectors for immediate delivery.
