What QRO Solutions does

QRO Solutions is a UK-based specialist provider of end-to-end Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), speed enforcement and back-office software solutions, founded in 2000 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Petards Group plc. The company's platform spans fixed-site ANPR cameras (Harrier AI, Harrier Mini, MAV Rapier IQ), the NASBOX data communication unit, in-vehicle systems (QBOX ANPR, QBOX DVR, ProVida 4000 mobile speed enforcement) and the Home Office accredited ANPR Management Server, supported by the Instant Alerting Console (IAC) for iOS, Android and DVR. Core technology is built on Linux-based embedded platforms (Ubuntu on Nvidia Jetson edge AI processors) with Sony Pregius S image sensors, proprietary ANPR algorithms, and owned NASBOX/NEXUS IP, integrating with Hikvision cameras and supporting UTMC 1.1/1.2, BOF2, NAS RESTful web services and Transport for West Midlands JSON protocols.

QRO's primary customer base is UK Police Forces and UK government/defence customers (including the Home Office, MoD Police and named defence primes), with international reach into Europe, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas via a distributor network. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, Cyber Essentials, Crown Commercial Service supplier status, Home Office Bronze testing accreditation for the ANPR Management Server, HOTA approval for ProVida 4000 and NASP compliance for its camera range. The ANPR Management Server is currently deployed by 10 UK Police forces and more than 300 MAV Rapier IQ cameras have been delivered into UK policing.

QRO's revenue model combines multi-year framework contracts with UK Police Forces, direct hardware sales (proprietary cameras, NASBOX, QBOX, ProVida 4000 and accessories such as Wind & Solar and Battery Solution), software licensing of the ANPR Management Server, recurring field engineering support packages (Return-to-Base, Adhoc Remote Support, On-Site) and major one-off export orders. Go-to-market is sales-led direct enterprise motion for UK law enforcement, supplemented by overseas distributors for international markets, with event-driven demand generation across major traffic/ITS exhibitions. The company is small (1-10 employees) and recently relocated to larger Kimbolton, Huntingdon headquarters in January 2026 to support growth.

Name

QRO Solutions

Legal name

QRO Solutions Plc

Website

https://qrosolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

QRO Solutions is a UK-based, Petards Group plc subsidiary providing end-to-end Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), speed enforcement and accredited back-office software primarily for UK Police Forces, with international distributor reach across Europe, Australia, the Middle East and the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and Speed Enforcement Systems

akta.pro primary industry

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) / Video Tolling & Enforcement (TLAJABAB)

Keywords

• Automatic number plate recognition
• ANPR camera systems
• Speed enforcement technology
• Law enforcement technology
• Traffic enforcement solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hannington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Multi-year framework contract revenue (law enforcement): Revenue from multi-year framework agreements with UK Police Forces for ANPR equipment, software and support services (e.g., four-year Northumbria Police framework valued at an estimated £650,000 tender floor, with expectation that actual revenue will exceed the floor given current market demand; two contracts totalling £500,000 with a European police force and UK law enforcement agency).
2. ANPR hardware sales: Direct sale of proprietary ANPR camera and accessory hardware (Harrier AI, Harrier Mini, MAV Rapier IQ, NASBOX, QBOX, QBOX DVR, ProVida 4000, Battery Solution, Remote Power Monitors, Wind & Solar systems) to law enforcement, local authorities and commercial customers in the UK and internationally.
3. ANPR Management Server software licensing and accreditation-based delivery: Software licensing/deployment of the Home Office accredited ANPR Management Server to UK Police forces (currently 10 UK Police forces), including support for National ANPR Service data delivery, protocol conversion and target list alerting.
4. Field support, on-site maintenance and RMA services: Recurring and ad-hoc professional service revenue from return-to-base repairs (via online RMA system), ad-hoc telephone/remote support and contracted on-site engineering support packages covering the UK from Basingstoke to Cumbria, leveraging owned MEWP fleet.
5. Software/perpetual product licences (in-vehicle and ancillary): Licensed sale of the QBOX in-vehicle ANPR system (utilising the Vaxtor engine), IAC Android/iOS alerting software and QBOX DVR upgrade modules, paired with hardware deployments.
6. Large-scale export contracts (one-off major orders): Major one-off export orders (e.g., large ProVida 2000 time-over-distance speed enforcement order described as QRO's largest ever export order, plus a £823,000 Northamptonshire Police force-wide ANPR infrastructure contract in 2020).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

QRO Solutions designs, manufactures, supplies and supports end-to-end Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) systems, in-vehicle speed enforcement systems, and Home Office accredited back-office ANPR software primarily for law enforcement customers. Its portfolio spans AI-enabled fixed-site ANPR cameras (Harrier AI, Harrier Mini, MAV Rapier IQ), the NASBOX data communication unit, in-vehicle QBOX and ProVida 4000 platforms, and the ANPR Management Server and Instant Alerting Console software, with UK-wide field engineering installation and support services delivered by an in-house team. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Petards Group plc and serves UK Police Forces, defence and rail industry primes, local councils and commercial enterprises internationally.

Product overview

QRO Solutions is a single-vendor ANPR solutions provider offering a platform-plus-modules architecture organised around three pillars: Fixed Site ANPR (Harrier AI, Harrier Mini, MAV Rapier IQ Suite, NASBOX ANPR System, plus the Battery Solution, Wind & Solar, and Remote Power Monitor accessories), In-Vehicle Solutions (QBOX ANPR, QBOX DVR, ProVida 4000), and Software Solutions (ANPR Management Server, IAC Instant Alerting Suite for iOS/Android/DVR), supported by UK-wide Field Support & Maintenance Services. The ANPR Management Server acts as the central back-office software platform that ingests, buffers, and re-distributes ANPR reads from fixed cameras (Harrier AI, Harrier Mini, MAV Rapier IQ, NASBOX) and mobile units (QBOX ANPR) to UK Police back offices and the National ANPR Service, while the Instant Alerting Suite delivers alerts back to in-vehicle and mobile devices via geofencing. Together these products form an end-to-end ANPR ecosystem for law enforcement, traffic management, and commercial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harrier AI: AI-powered ANPR/ALPR camera system for traffic management and surveillance, featuring Nvidia Jetson AI processor.
• Harrier Mini
• MAV Rapier IQ
• NASBOX ANPR System
• QBOX ANPR
• QBOX DVR
• ProVida 4000
• ANPR Management Server
• Instant Alerting Console (IAC)
• Wind & Solar ANPR Solution
• Battery Solution

Products and services

• Harrier AI ANPR Camera Next-generation AI-powered ANPR/ALPR camera with Nvidia Jetson AI processor, Sony Pregius S 5MP global shutter sensor, 8x 850nm IR LEDs (40m illumination range), IP67 machined aluminium housing, embedded LTE router and M.2 SSD up to 4TB. Delivers licence plate recognition, vehicle make/model/colour detection, pedestrian and cycle path monitoring, traffic flow analysis, stopped vehicle detection, parking management, mobile phone/seatbelt use identification, and vehicle speed from frame-by-frame analysis. Sold to law enforcement, traffic management and commercial customers.
• Harrier Mini Compact AI ANPR Camera Compact all-in-one 5MP AI-powered ANPR camera with embedded Nvidia Jetson Nano 8GB processor running Ubuntu Linux with 128GB industrial M.2 SSD. Provides 3-lane simultaneous coverage up to 40m, integrated LTE/GPS/WLAN/LAN router with external SIM holder, 9x 850nm IR LEDs, and built-in NASP testing support. Designed for mobile and fixed roadside applications.
• MAV Rapier IQ Suite Police-proven, self-contained High Definition ANPR camera with dual sensor (IR for ANPR and colour for overview) capability, 2 or 3 lane coverage, 50m target distance option, low 14W nominal POE+ power, and optional built-in NASP testing. QRO has deployed more than 300 units across UK Police forces. Includes external RADAR interface via UTMC 1.2.
• NASBOX ANPR System Self-contained Linux-based ANPR data communication unit with integrated GPS, 4G, WiFi and GigE Ethernet, supporting UTMC 1.1/1.2 and BOF2 protocols, POE+ powering for two ANPR cameras up to 100m (200m in some cases), and IP67 rating. IP rights are owned by QRO (acquired from Telematics Technologies LLP) and the unit is endorsed by Hikvision for use with their TCM and 7 series ANPR camera range.
• Battery Solution (Re-deployable Battery Pack) Re-deployable battery pack providing at least 72 hours of continuous operation for MAV and Eagle ANPR camera solutions (48V for NASBOX/Eagle or optional 12V for MAV Rapier IQ). Lightweight at 15.7kg with two-section mounting bracket for rapid deployment on existing street furniture, enabling ANPR deployment without mains power.
• Wind & Solar ANPR Solution Off-grid wind and solar power system sized per-site to deliver 24/7/365 ANPR operation without mains connection, integrated with a purpose-built tilt-down column for safe ground-level maintenance. Eliminates grid connection costs for remote site surveillance, parking, car wash, and emergency-services deployments.
• Remote Power Monitors (RAWBOX & HARBOX) Intelligent remote power monitoring units that transmit power-lost/power-restored alerts to the QRO Management Server, with internal battery backup for approximately 15 minutes, watchdog power-cycling and timed 15-second disconnection for remote recovery of paired NASBOX (RAWBOX) or Harrier AI (HARBOX) systems.
• QBOX In-Vehicle ANPR Platform Linux-based in-vehicle ANPR solution pairing QRO's Merlin IP HD/IR/Colour camera with the QBOX data communications platform running the Vaxtor ANPR engine. Provides HD ANPR for up to 3 lanes from a single camera, supports up to 4 cameras, manages wireless/4G/5G communications for onward data delivery via UTMC and BOF2 protocols, and pairs with the QRO IAC Android app for REG109 compliant alerting and geofenced fixed-site alerts.
• QBOX DVR (HD In-Vehicle DVR Upgrade) Modular High Definition DVR upgrade to the QBOX ANPR System supporting two UHD cameras with audio, manual or 999-handset event-triggered clips, H.264 recording, in-vehicle clip editing via Android tablet, reverse-geocoded streetname overlay, time/date/vehicle ID metadata, and a web-based QRO DVR playback application. Sold as a separately-listed module to the QBOX ANPR platform.
• ProVida 4000 Mobile Speed Enforcement System UK Home Office Type Approved (HOTA) standalone Visual Average Speed Computer and Recorder (VASCAR) system combining high-quality digital surveillance with the Police Pilot speed measurement tool. Provides court-admissible evidence for traffic management, fixed penalty offences, mobile surveillance, high-speed pursuits, and covert operations in single or twin-crewed vehicles. Overlays incident/crime detail on footage for UK court evidence.
• ANPR Management Server (Home Office Accredited) UK Home Office accredited ANPR data repository and National ANPR Service delivery application using Microsoft SQL Server, supporting UTMC 1.1/1.2, BOF2 Web Services, QRO Check-IT, QRO IAC, latest NAS RESTful Web Services, and Transport for West Midlands JSON journey time output. Capable of buffering and protocol conversion at over 50 vehicles per second and currently utilised by 10 UK Police forces.
• Instant Alerting Console (IAC) for iOS, Android and DVR Live Instant Alerting Console for iOS, Android and DVR Live that receives fixed-camera ANPR alerts on mobile units within a pre-defined geofence via the QRO ANPR Management Server, supporting Regulation 109 GUI, rapid mapping, remote deployment and alerting to in-car PCs, tablets or Android phones.
• Field Support and Maintenance Services UK-wide field engineering support and maintenance services for QRO ANPR camera systems, with own fleet of Mobile Elevating Works Platforms (MEWP) and a new electric VW ID Buzz van. Offered as three tiers — Return-to-Base RMA, Adhoc Remote Support, and On-Site Support (inclusive of the prior two) — covering installation, maintenance, RMA repairs and training primarily for law enforcement customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 300 MAV Rapier IQ cameras deployed across UK Police forces
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered strategic partner, flagship / parent group, core technology partner, adjacent / ecosystem partner, minor vendor and strategic partner (defence vertical).

• National Persistent Evader Database (NPED)strategic partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025In February 2025 QRO Solutions officially partnered with the National Persistent Evader Database (NPED) as a new official supplier, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to improve road safety and compliance; the partnership is reinforced with the NPED Official Supplier stamp shown in the website footer.
• Petards Group plcflagship / parent groupStrategic or Co-development PartnerQRO Solutions is a subsidiary of Petards Group plc, which is registered in England and Wales (company number 2990100) with its registered office at 32 London Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2AB. Petards operates the QRO Solutions website under its terms and conditions and processes personal data on QRO's behalf; the Petards Chairman Raschid Abdullah has publicly commented on QRO's Northamptonshire Police ANPR contract win.
• Hikvisioncore technology partnerTechnology or IntegrationHikvision endorses the QRO NASBOX ANPR System for use with their TCM IDS 403-BI and 7 series camera range. The NASBOX supports translation of Hikvision data to UTMC 1.1/1.2 and BOF2 protocols and QRO owns the IP rights to the NASBOX/NEXUS software previously acquired from Telematics Technologies LLP that integrates with Hikvision cameras.
• MAV Systems Limitedcore technology partnerTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing business partnership with QRO for ANPR camera technology. MAV Systems' Managing Director Steve Walker is publicly quoted as a QRO partner helping evolve camera technology to target customer needs. MAV's ANPR camera technology is integrated into QRO's MAV Rapier IQ product line, with more than 300 units deployed across UK Police forces.
• Vaxtor (ANPR engine)core technology partnerTechnology or IntegrationVaxtor ANPR engine is utilised in QRO's QBOX in-vehicle ANPR platform to deliver exceptional ANPR performance; described as the engine that powers on-board ANPR processing in the Linux-based QBOX.
• Forecrstrategic partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerJune 2025 Forecr and QRO Collaboration Case Study released, combining expertise to deliver advanced real-time ANPR & surveillance solutions. The case study demonstrates combined Forecr/QRO innovations delivering high-performance ANPR solutions.
• Crown Commercial Service (CCS)strategic partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCCS awarded QRO Solutions supplier status (November 2021), enabling public sector customers to procure QRO's turn-key ANPR systems (cameras and software) through CCS frameworks. CCS logo displayed in the QRO Solutions website footer.
• Q-Freeadjacent / ecosystem partnerTechnology or IntegrationQ-Free logo displayed in the QRO Solutions Members Access section (password-protected), indicating an ecosystem/partner relationship alongside Petards Group plc.
• Corby Graphix Limitedminor vendorOthersVehicles vendor relationship - Corby Graphix Limited expert finishing of QRO's newly wrapped Harrier hoods for Intertraffic Amsterdam 2026 exhibition; specialist graphics partner.
• UK Home Officestrategic partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing relationship supporting UK law enforcement ANPR data delivery standards. QRO's ANPR Management Server is Home Office accredited (Bronze testing following exhaustive testing) and is used by UK Police forces to meet BOF and National ANPR Service (NAS) data delivery requirements. ProVida 4000 complies with the Home Office Manual Distance/Time Speedmeter Handbook Publication No 55/04 for Home Office Type Approval (HOTA).
• Defence industry partners (Bombardier, Siemens, Stadler, Hitachi, BAE Systems, Leonardo)strategic partner (defence vertical)OthersQRO Solutions has built relationships with these defence industry primes and organisations for traffic technology and defence industry solutions; listed on the Field Support page as organisations QRO has worked with across the world, alongside the UK's MoD.
• Volkswagen (VW ID Buzz)minor vendorOthersVolkswagen (VW) supplier relationship via purchase of a new electric VW ID Buzz van added to the QRO fleet in October 2025, supporting QRO's greener operations strategy and sustainability commitment.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Genetec (AutoVu): Genetec's AutoVu is one of the most widely deployed ALPR/ANPR platforms worldwide, offering fixed and mobile license plate recognition integrated with its broader unified security and VMS portfolio. Comparable to QRO in core ALPR functionality but operates at much larger scale and with a broader software ecosystem.
• Motorola Solutions (Vigilant Solutions): Motorola Solutions acquired Vigilant Solutions, a major US ALPR provider serving law enforcement with fixed, mobile and LPR-as-a-service offerings. Comparable to QRO as a competing ANPR supplier to police forces, but with vastly greater resources and broader public-safety portfolio.
• Kapsch TrafficCom: Kapsch TrafficCom is a global provider of intelligent transportation systems including ANPR-based tolling, enforcement and traffic management. Comparable to QRO in the enforcement and traffic-management use cases it serves, particularly internationally, but at much larger scale.
• Jenoptik: Jenoptik's Traffic Solutions division supplies speed and red-light enforcement, including section control and average speed systems for police and highways agencies. Comparable to QRO's ProVida 4000 HOTA speed enforcement and ANPR camera business, but with a broader portfolio and international footprint.
• Verra Mobility (Redflex / Gatso): Verra Mobility owns the Redflex and Gatso enforcement brands and is one of the largest global providers of traffic enforcement cameras and ANPR-based solutions. Comparable to QRO in serving police and highway authorities with automated enforcement, but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• ARH Inc. ARH is a specialist ANPR/ALPR camera manufacturer supplying fixed and mobile license plate recognition systems to law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Closely comparable to QRO's MAV Rapier IQ and Harrier AI/Mini camera lines in product and customer focus.
• NDI Recognition Systems: NDI Recognition Systems (part of Novurania group) is an ANPR/ALPR specialist providing fixed and mobile automatic number plate recognition cameras and software to police and commercial customers in Europe. Comparable to QRO in product scope, geographic focus and customer mix.
• Rekor Systems: Rekor (formerly OpenALPR) is an AI-driven ALPR/ANPR specialist offering fixed, mobile and software-only ANPR for law enforcement, parking and smart city applications. Closely comparable to QRO in its AI-first, camera-and-software ANPR approach and target customer set.

Emerging players

• Vaxtor: Vaxtor is an ANPR engine provider whose software is embedded in QRO's QBOX in-vehicle platform and is also sold to other camera/integrator partners. Comparable to QRO at the algorithmic layer (and therefore a partial competitor for embedded ANPR), though Vaxtor primarily licenses rather than sells full camera systems.

Regional players

• Clearview Traffic Group: Clearview Traffic is a UK-based provider of intelligent transport solutions including ANPR, traffic counting, variable message signs and enforcement. Comparable to QRO as a UK-focused traffic technology and ANPR supplier to local councils and police, but with a wider product portfolio beyond ANPR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qro-solutions-limited

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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