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PB2024-01638 - Aurora Highways Asset Management System Upgrade

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 17:33

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "PB2024-01638 - Aurora Highways Asset Management System Upgrade". This project involves converting the Highway Asset Management system from Insight to Aurora, both provided by Symology Ltd. The procurement, classified under the industry category of Software package and information systems, took place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The direct award process was utilised, and the contract, valued at £33,000, commenced on 1st February 2025 and will conclude on 31st January 2026. The award was published on 21st February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for software developers and information systems providers operating as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in infrastructure management, especially those with experience in highway asset management, would be well-suited to participate in similar opportunities. By engaging in this project, businesses can position themselves as key players in the local government’s digital transformation initiatives, potentially unlocking further contracts and solidifying their market presence.

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Notice Title

PB2024-01638 - Aurora Highways Asset Management System Upgrade

Notice Description

PB2024-01638 - Aurora Highways Asset Management System Upgrade - Conversion of the Highway Asset Management system from Insight to Aurora (both systems provided by Symology)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbff7fee-64bf-47a6-a287-16e188476e22
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f249266d-ee23-4071-a091-ca42a9b22eb3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jackie Elliott
Contact Email
jackie.elliott@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325 405496

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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