Transport Technology
Framework Description
Transport Technology (RM6347) is an open framework from the Government Commercial Agency (GCA, formerly Crown Commercial Service), let under the Procurement Act 2023. It covers transport products, services and software for urban, rural and intercity settings across 14 lots, from EV charging to smart ticketing and traffic management. The first scheme runs from 23 October 2025 to 22 October 2027; the second scheme, RM6347.2, is expected to start in October 2027.
Context & Use Case
Transport authorities and other public sector organisations use RM6347 to buy technology that supports UK transport goals, including the move to clean energy. Supplier limits and contract value restrictions have been removed, and buyers can award without competition or run a competitive selection through a digital platform, so councils can buy anything from a parking system to a full network management platform.
Scope of Services
Lots 1–2: Professional services; data services Lot 3: Parking management Lot 4: Environmental monitoring and climate resilience Lot 5: Enforcement, compliance and security Lot 6: Electric vehicle infrastructure Lots 7a–7c: Systems integration; smart ticketing; transport network management Lots 8a–8e: Network devices; cabinets and furniture; lighting and electrical; traffic management; detectors and information technologies
Lots
Lot 1: Professional Services; Lot 2: Data Services; Lot 3: Parking Management; Lot 4: Environmental Monitoring and Climate Resilience; Lot 5: Enforcement, Compliance and Security; Lot 6: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure; Lot 7a: Systems and Platforms - Systems Integration; Lot 7b: Systems and Platforms - Smart Ticketing; Lot 7c: Systems and Platforms - Transport Network Management; Lot 8a: Active and Passive Infrastructure - Network Devices; Lot 8b: Active and Passive Infrastructure - Cabinets, Furniture, Storage and Ancillaries; Lot 8c: Active and Passive Infrastructure - Lighting and Electrical; Lot 8d: Active and Passive Infrastructure - Traffic Management Technologies; Lot 8e: Active and Passive Infrastructure - Detectors, Informing and Communication Technologies
Who Can Apply
New suppliers can join RM6347 only when it reopens. The application process for the second scheme, RM6347.2, is expected to open in early 2027, ahead of its October 2027 start. Transport technology suppliers of any size, including those in a single specialism such as detectors or parking, should prepare now.
Buyer Benefits
Buyers get 14 lots of transport technology with flexible award routes and no supplier limits or contract value caps. Award without competition lets authorities move quickly on funded schemes, and the digital platform makes shortlisting simpler. Lots for niche products let buyers go straight to specialists.
Next Steps
Follow the RM6347.2 second scheme page on the GCA website and the current agreement page (https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6347) for timings and supplier events. Decide which lots you will apply for and gather case studies, accreditations and product evidence before the application window opens in early 2027.
How Athena Can Help
The RM6347.2 application window opens in early 2027, so now is the time to prepare. Athena's transport framework applications service picks the lots that fit your products, writes the responses and checks compliance before the deadline.
Once appointed, our bid writing for transport technology helps you win competitive selections with win themes on decarbonisation and reliability. Our local authority bidding support covers council tenders outside the framework. We also help you assemble product evidence and accreditations early, so nothing holds up the application.
