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title: "Digital Personnel Licensing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d1b6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# Digital Personnel Licensing

Buyer: CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d1b6

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069637-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2027 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | CRAWLEY |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH6 0YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Crawley |
| Electoral ward | Langley Green & Tushmore |
| Westminster constituency | Crawley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 60400000 - Air transport services
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 11:11 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069637-2026
- 23 Jul 2026 at 11:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069634-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069637-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069634-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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