A TELECOMS operator that recently celebrated completing its 1,000th order has won another large contract.

Executel, of Gateshead, will install a communications platform for the £5m Quadrus centre, at Boldon Business Park, South Tyneside. The deal, with Tyne- side Economic Development Company (Tedco), is worth about £40,000.

Tania Morrison, workspace manager for Tedco, said: "The Quadrus building offers state-of-the-art technology to small-to-medium-sized enterprises and we need a high-quality telecoms system which can offer the full range of services our clients expect."

Executel employs 29 staff.