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UKRI-6082 GPU acceleration for cryo-EM

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 Jun 2026 at 10:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "UKRI-6082 GPU acceleration for cryo-EM" has been completed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically for custom software development services, and focuses on developing GPU acceleration for cryo-EM using bespoke image-processing algorithms. The tender was processed using a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition, culminating in an award on 12th June 2026. The contract, valued at €99,324 excluding VAT, or €119,188.80 inclusive of VAT, is scheduled to run from 15th June to 11th September 2026. The project is located within the UK, with Xcelerit Computing Ltd from Dublin, Ireland, being the awarded supplier for its completion.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the development of GPU acceleration technologies and tailored software solutions in scientific computing. Businesses with expertise in bespoke algorithm development, particularly those servicing the cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) sector, would be well-suited to provide competitive offers for similar projects. Although this procurement process opted for a direct award, similar projects may provide opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on niche computing solutions to establish partnerships and collaborations with large public bodies like UKRI, potentially expanding their client base and service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6082 GPU acceleration for cryo-EM

Notice Description

GPU acceleration for cryo-EM, bespoke image-processing algorithms to improve performance within the current RELION code base.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055606-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,324 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

XCELERIT COMPUTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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