---
title: "UKRI-6082 GPU acceleration for cryo-EM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b3da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-12"
---

# UKRI-6082 GPU acceleration for cryo-EM

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b3da

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055606-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,324 |

## 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

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

### Codes

- 72230000 - Custom software development services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 10:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055606-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055606-2026
  12th June 2026 - 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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