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CSP26929 - Connectome neuron proofreading

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 Oct 2026 at 13:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) commissioned connectome neuron proofreading, a specialist service supporting the review and correction of neuronal connections in connectome data. The procurement is classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, although the stated requirement is proofreading rather than a named equipment purchase. UKRI is the buyer, with UK Shared Business Services Ltd managing the procurement. The delivery location is given as the United Kingdom. This is a focused requirement for suppliers able to work on neuron-level proofreading of connectome information, rather than a broadly described laboratory equipment supply.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Aelysia Ltd. UKRI used a direct award without competition, citing the absence of competition for technical reasons and that only a particular supplier could provide the requirement. The single lot was completed. The contract was signed on 19 October 2026 and runs from 19 October 2026 to 31 October 2027. Its value is £24,150 excluding VAT, or £28,980 including VAT. The outcome reflects a sole-supplier route rather than a competitive evaluation: no award criteria or comparative assessment are described. This was a below-threshold procurement.

This award demonstrates UKRI's demand for specialist connectome neuron proofreading, a narrow capability that may suit providers with practical expertise in reviewing and correcting neuronal connection data. A credible competitor for a future requirement from this buyer would need to show it can deliver this specific technical work, rather than relying on a general laboratory equipment offer. The stated reason for selecting a particular supplier was technical: suppliers seeking similar work would need to establish that they can meet the required technical need and offer a credible alternative to the incumbent capability. The work was awarded to an SME, showing that a smaller specialist provider was selected for this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26929 - Connectome neuron proofreading

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement Connectome neuron proofreading

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078bdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099006-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Aelysia Ltd

Further Information

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