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title: "PB2024-01638 - Aurora Highways Asset Management System Upgrade"
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# PB2024-01638 - Aurora Highways Asset Management System Upgrade

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbff7fee-64bf-47a6-a287-16e188476e22

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f249266d-ee23-4071-a091-ca42a9b22eb3 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYMOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 17:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f249266d-ee23-4071-a091-ca42a9b22eb3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f249266d-ee23-4071-a091-ca42a9b22eb3
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

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