AVA Risk Group Limited (ASX: AVA) is pleased to report that its Technology division, has been awarded a contract with the Australian Government for the supply of BQT smart readers to the Department of Human Services (DHS). The contract estimates that requirements will be for the provision of approximately 6,500 readers and additional associated equipment over a planned implementation period of approximately two years. The anticipated revenue from DHS over the contract period at the anticipated volumes is expected to be $1.8 million to $1.9 million. It is noted that the Australian Government reserves the right at its absolute discretion to vary the requirements and the implementation period.
Under the terms of the Contract, the high security smart reader solution proposed by AVA and accepted by the enduser, will also be available to all Australian Government departments as part of the tender conditions and subsequent Contract award. This may facilitate direct sourcing opportunities from other government departments. AVA Risk Group CEO, Chris Fergus, said “The award of this contract is a result of our focus towards providing innovative solutions to clients in key strategic sectors, in this case Government”.
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