---
title: "UKRI-5304 GPU acceleration for cryo-EM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d869"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-10-31"
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# UKRI-5304 GPU acceleration for cryo-EM

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d869

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-5304 GPU Acceleration for Cryo-EM." This procurement falls within the goods industry category, specifically computer accessories, and was conducted through a direct procurement method due to limited supplier options, classified as below threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to Xcelerit Computing Ltd, a large-scale supplier from Dublin, with key contract dates from 1st November 2025 to 1st January 2026. The contract was signed on 21st October 2025, with a total gross value of EUR 104,781.60.

This procurement offers notable business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in developing advanced computing solutions and those specialising in cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) technology. Businesses capable of providing sophisticated GPU acceleration technologies would be especially well-suited to compete in such tenders. This process highlights the importance of fostering niche expertise to meet specific public sector demands, potentially leading to further strategic partnerships and innovation-driven projects within the governmental research domain.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for a GPU acceleration for a cryo-EM project. Due to lack of alternative options, only one supplier could supply this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070235-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,318 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XCELERIT COMPUTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30237200 - Computer accessories

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 16:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070235-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070235-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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