---
title: "FW Services - Ross Robotics (RaaS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e07"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC"
published: "2026-03-18"
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# FW Services - Ross Robotics (RaaS)

Buyer: SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e07

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## Summary

Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission PLC, located in Perth, UK, is the buying organisation for the contract titled "FW Services - Ross Robotics (RaaS)." This procurement is within the utilities industry category and involves a direct award process with Ross Robotics Limited, a supplier based in Berkshire, UK. The contract is valued at £4,550,000 and pertains to a managed service for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) inspection and condition monitoring. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, and the contract is set to commence on 1st May 2026, lasting until 30th April 2031. This aligns with the legal basis under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in robotics and technical inspection services. The focus on Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) highlights opportunities for innovation in robotic hardware, analytics, and maintenance, which could appeal to companies with expertise in high-tech services and advanced manufacturing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in technical services and information technology can find promising growth prospects through collaboration in such innovative projects. The procurement method of direct award, facilitated by exclusive intellectual property rights and technical reasons, ensures a streamlined engagement for capable suppliers looking to contribute cutting-edge solutions in the utilities sector.

## Notice

A managed service (Robots-as-a-Service) contract for HVDC inspection and condition monitoring, where robotic hardware, analytics, maintenance, and lifecycle risk are provided and retained by the supplier. Valued at PS4,550,000.00

### Procurement Information

Not Applicable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024783-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,550,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION PLC |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 3AQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City North |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROSS ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 15:57 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024783-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024783-2026
  18th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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