In partnership: Crown Commercial Service and Local Council Roads Innovation Group

Buy innovative road transport solutions through our new procurement platform

We have partnered with Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) to provide a simplified way for local authorities to procure innovative road transport products and services.

Together we created the innovation procurement system (IPS). This is a centralised procurement platform designed to provide a flexible and compliant way for you to buy the services you need.

The innovative products and services available through the partnership will be grouped under category headings. The number of categories and the support available with a category will evolve as the partnership develops. View the current categories below.

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Innovation procurement system categories

Crown Commercial Service agreements under the partnership

SPARK Dynamic Purchasing System

Our SPARK dynamic purchasing system (DPS) is an innovation marketplace for emerging technologies.

If you are looking to buy or supply through SPARK you should use the DPS marketplace and scroll to the SPARK section.

Download the buyer guide for SPARK DPS.

View SPARK approved supplier list and filter reference.

Transport Technology and Associated Services

Our Transport Technology and Associated Services (TTAS) agreement provides access to transport related technologies all over the UK. Includes consultancy and professional services relating to transport. The agreement includes options to buy through further competition, direct award or through a catalogue.

Download the buyer guide for TTAS.

View TTAS approved supplier list.

Note: new suppliers can not join our TTAS framework agreement. Existing suppliers can appoint new subcontractors to provide the solutions through the wider supply chain.

Construction Professional Services

Access consultancy and professional services relating to highways through our construction professional services DPS.

Download the buyer guide for construction professional services DPS.

View construction professional services approved supplier list.

View construction professional services filter reference.

Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions

Use our vehicle charging infrastructure solutions (VCIS) agreement to access charging infrastructure for electric and hybrid vehicles.

Download the buyer guide for vehicle charging infrastructure solutions (VCIS).

View VCIS approved supplier list.

If you are looking to buy or supply through VCIS you should use the DPS marketplace and scroll to the VCIS section.

Do you need works activity and innovative technology?

If your project includes both work elements and use of innovative technology, you must assess the supplier against all appropriate capabilities and accreditations. This is to ensure the supplier is capable of providing all elements of your procurement.

Works elements refers to any groundwork which would not normally fall under the scope of a technology agreement but is necessary for completing the task. For example, vehicle charging systems will also need groundworks and connection to the electricity network.

For more information and guidance on projects that involve public works, read the Construction Playbook.

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