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PlanningUpdate

23 Jul 2026 at 11:11

Planning

23 Jul 2026 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), a central government public authority located in Crawley, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Digital Personnel Licensing". This procurement is categorized under services within the air transport and information systems sectors. The CAA aims to transition from physical to digital credentials for various aviation personnel, utilizing advanced technologies for robust verification. A market engagement notice has been published, with RFI documentation to be distributed upon receipt of an NDA. The deadline for this engagement is scheduled for 3rd September 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in digital identity solutions, cryptography, and software development. SMEs with experience in designing and implementing secure digital credentials systems and mobile applications could benefit significantly. By contributing innovative solutions to this project, businesses can expand their portfolio in the aviation industry and potentially secure long-term contracts with the CAA and similar organisations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Digital Personnel Licensing

Notice Description

Digital Personnel Licensing - RFI The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is exploring the use of digital credentials to replace or supplement existing physical professional licences and certificates. These may include licences, ratings, endorsements, medical certificates and other professional credentials issued to pilots, air traffic controllers, flight engineers, cabin crew, maintenance engineers and other licensed aviation personnel. The target solution will enable authorised individuals to hold digital credentials on a mobile device and present them for inspection by authorised verifiers. The solution must support both online and offline verification scenarios and provide strong cryptographic assurance of credential authenticity, integrity and status. The purpose of this market engagement is to understand the maturity and capabilities of existing holder and verifier applications, Software Development Kits (SDKs) and commercial products that could support this capability.

Planning Information

Full RFI documentation will be shared upon receipt of an NDA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069637-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2027 - 30 Nov 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CRAWLEY
Postcode
RH6 0YR
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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