Specialist Equipment Solutions

What Specialist Equipment Solutions does

Specialist Equipment Solutions (SES) is a UK-based specialist equipment rental and services company serving the energy sector, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Worley. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in Aberdeen with a regional base in Grimsby opened in March 2023, SES rents what it describes as the largest specialist hire fleet in the UK energy sector — 1,900+ equipment lines comprising 25,000+ individual assets spanning 15 categories including bolt torque and tensioning, flange machining, electrical and electronic test and measurement, temperature and pressure instrumentation, gas detection, lifting (6,000+ items), welding, communications (including a world-first ATEX repeater), mechanical and hydraulic tools, power tools, ATEX lighting, and IRATA-certified rope access packages. The fleet is supported by purpose-built calibration laboratories, a real-time asset tracking system managing the 25,000+ item asset register, and a digital twin / 3D laser scanning capability delivered through a strategic partnership with SCOPUS.

SES monetizes through four revenue streams: usage-based equipment hire, professional services in precision and compliance (certified calibration, NDT and visual inspection, testing), managed fleet services with proactive certification and maintenance, and warehousing plus materials management (including dangerous goods handling under IMDG/IATA/OGUK). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; clients access equipment through dedicated Hire Desks in Aberdeen and Grimsby and through the Equipment Selection Tool and SES Extranet online portals. Go-to-market is enterprise B2B field sales targeting UK oil and gas operators — including EnQuest, Ithaca Energy, Harbour Energy, CNOOC, CNR International, Global Energy Group, and 360 Energy — with secondary exposure to renewables, petrochemicals, manufacturing, and decommissioning. The customer base includes the Worley parent itself, and the workforce of 11–50 employees averages 14 years of tenure with several staff over 25 years.

The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications through SGS with UKAS accreditation, and its parent is a UN Global Compact signatory. Operational differentiation rests on the scale of the hire fleet, regulatory and safety certifications (ATEX, IRATA), domain specialization in energy-sector hazardous environments, an experienced technical workforce, and embedded access to Worley's energy-sector client base. Recent strategic activity has focused on geographic expansion to Grimsby, new service lines via the SCOPUS partnership, and workforce development through the North East Scotland College apprenticeship programme.

Name

Specialist Equipment Solutions

Legal name

Specialist Equipment Solutions Ltd

Website

https://ses-offshore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Specialist Equipment Solutions (SES) is a Worley subsidiary that rents specialist equipment — including test and measurement, lifting, welding, communications, and ATEX-rated tools — and provides calibration, inspection, fleet management, and dimensional control services to UK oil and gas operators, with growing exposure to renewables and decommissioning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Power & Energy Equipment Rental/Leasing (Generators, Light Towers, Compressors) (TLABAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Site Services & Temporary Infrastructure Rental/Leasing (Portable Toilets, Fencing, Storage Containers) (TLABAFAH), Weighing Systems / Onboard Scales Calibration & Certification (TLAKANAN)

Keywords

• Specialist equipment rental
• Offshore energy services
• Calibration services
• Fleet management solutions
• Rope access services

Headquarters

HQ city

Aberdeen

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Hire/Rental: Rental of specialist equipment including test and measurement, electrical, mechanical, lifting, welding, communication equipment for onshore and offshore energy operations. Equipment hire fleet of 1,900+ lines with 25,000+ individual items.
2. Precision and Compliance Services: Certified calibration, testing, and inspection services for equipment. Includes instrumentation and calibration services, NDT inspections.
3. Fleet Management Services: End-to-end fleet management with asset tracking, certification, and maintenance for 25,000+ equipment items under active control.
4. Warehousing and Materials Management: Warehousing, storage, logistics coordination, and materials management services in Aberdeen and Grimsby.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Specialist Equipment Solutions rents out test & measurement, mechanical, electrical, lifting, welding, communications, gas detection, safety, and rope-access equipment to the UK energy sector from its Aberdeen and Grimsby bases. Around its 1,900-line, 25,000+-item hire fleet, SES bundles calibration, testing, inspection, fleet management, materials management, on-site management and SCOPUS 3D laser scanning / digital twin services to enterprise energy clients.

Product overview

Specialist Equipment Solutions (SES) is a specialist equipment rental and services company serving the energy sector with over 1,900 equipment lines and more than 25,000 individual assets. The company operates as a unified platform offering (1) an extensive equipment rental fleet spanning 15 equipment categories including test and measurement equipment (electrical, electronic, temperature, pressure, gas detection), mechanical/hydraulic tools, welding, lifting, communications, and specialized equipment for offshore and onshore energy operations; and (2) integrated services including Materials Management Services (MMS), Fleet Management, Certified Calibration, Testing, Inspection Services, Safety Systems, Communications Infrastructure, and On-Site Management. The equipment portfolio includes offerings from manufacturers such as Fluke, Ametek, Kemppi, Enerpac, Red Rooster, and Megger, while services are delivered through facilities in Aberdeen and Grimsby with IRATA-certified rope access capabilities and SCOPUS partnership for dimensional control services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bolt Torque & Tensioning Equipment Hire Rental of bolt torque and tensioning equipment (hand torque wrenches, torque multipliers, hydraulic torque wrenches, bolt tensioning equipment) from Hytorc, HTL, Bolt-Tight, and Norbar for enterprise energy-sector maintenance and construction crews.
• On-site Flange Machining & Pipe Cutting Machines Hire Rental of on-site flange facing and pipe cutting machines (Silk, Mirage, Wachs, Hydratight) for pipe diameters up to 24 inches and flange sizes up to 42 inches, manual and air-powered.
• Electrical Test Equipment Hire Rental of insulation/continuity testers, earth loop impedance testers, RCD testers, multi-function installation testers, earth resistance testers, 5kV insulation resistance testers, hi-pot/flash testers, PAT testers, current injection test sets, relay test sets, phase angle meters, and phase rotation indicators.
• Electronic Test & Measurement Equipment Hire Rental of clamp meters, digital multimeters, function generators, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, loop calibrators, mA/mV sources, power supplies, HART communicators, laser alignment kits, ultrasonic flow meters, sound/noise meters, lux meters, vibration meters, and gas detection instruments from Albercorp, Bird Technologies, Megger, and GE.
• Temperature Test & Measurement Equipment Hire Rental of digital thermometers (-200 to +1372 C), dry-block calibrators (up to 650 C), humidity and temperature meters, infra-red thermometers, thermal imaging cameras, and temperature simulators/calibrators from Fluke, Ametek, Jofra, Raytek, and TSI Airflow.
• Pressure Test & Measurement Equipment Hire Rental of dead weight testers (up to 1200 Bar), comparators, standard test gauges, pressure calibrators, digital manometers, micro-manometers, chart recorders, pressure relief valves, hydraulic hand pumps, A-frame test manifolds, air operated pumps (up to 23,000 PSI), and pressure data loggers from Budenberg, Druck, Keller, and Enerpac.
• Gas Detection Equipment Hire Rental of multi-gas detectors configurable for 3-4 gases (oxygen, flammable gases such as methane/propane/hydrogen, and toxic gases such as H2S, CO, SO2), area monitors, personal gas alarms (pumped and aspirated), infrared detectors, and benzene monitors.
• Safety Equipment Hire Rental of fall arrestor inertia reels, body harnesses, lanyards, karabiner hooks, life jackets, rescue kits, and fire extinguishers from SALA, Protecta, Ridgear, and Spanset for hazardous-area and offshore environments.
• Lifting Equipment and Accessories Hire Rental of an extensive lifting fleet including air hoists (1-12 tons), beam clamps, chain blocks, snatch blocks, pull lifts, tirfor machines, plate clamps, trolleys, jacks, and shifting skates from Red Rooster, Riley, Gunnebo, Yale, and McKissick.
• Welding Equipment Hire Rental of MIG, TIG, and MMA welding equipment (Master 2500/3500/4000mls, Mastertig 2500 AC/DC, Weldforce KPS5500, Pro Evolution 5200, Arcgen 300AVC welding generators, Viper 2500s TIG control units) and oxy/acetylene/plasma cutting equipment up to 32mm from Kemppi, Arcgen, and Lincoln Electric.
• Communications Equipment Hire Rental of ATEX-approved VHF/UHF communication equipment including Entel radios (IP67, 18hr duty cycle), water-proof fist microphones, heavy duty ear defenders, chargers, leather carry cases, and the world-first ATEX repeater for eliminating radio black spots.
• Mechanical and Hydraulic Equipment Hire Rental of threading machines, pipe benders, hydraulic flange spreader kits, nut splitter kits, hydraulic jacks, lockring tools, hands-free wrenches, hydraulic cable cutters, crimping tools, punches, and flange testing kits from Rigid, REMS, Enerpac, Swagelok, and Hilti.
• Electrical and Air Driven Power Tools Hire Rental of industrial power tools including pistol drills, battery drills, SDS drills, magnetic drills, grinders (4 to 9 inch), pencil grinders, jigsaws, reciprocating saws, cut-off saws, and nail guns from Atlas Copco, Chicago Pneumatic, Makita, and Dewalt, all tested for HAV and noise emissions.
• Electrical Distribution & Lighting Equipment Hire Rental of ATEX-approved temporary lighting (Zone 1/2) including floodlights, emergency lighting, and vessel entry lighting from Chalmit and Centaurslam, plus mains distribution units, step-up/step-down transformers, ATEX spiders, and extension leads with CEAG, ATX, and STAHL connections.
• Rope-Access Equipment Hire Rental of IRATA-certified rope access equipment packages for structural inspection, NDT, welding, fitting, fabrication, surface preparation, flange management, lifting equipment inspection, and rescue standby for offshore platforms, FPSOs, refineries, and wind turbines.
• SCOPUS Survey Control & Dimensional Control Services Survey and dimensional control services delivered via SCOPUS partnership, including 3D laser scanning, modelling, structural and pipework tie-in verification, clash detection, fabrication assurance, and as-built documentation with plus or minus 1mm precision, compatible with major CAD platforms.
• Fleet Management End-to-end fleet management service using a real-time asset tracking system to provide proactive tracking, certification, and maintenance of more than 25,000 equipment items across locations for enterprise clients.
• Materials Management Services (MMS) End-to-end materials handling service covering warehousing in Aberdeen and Grimsby, inspection and verification, storage, logistics, third-party inspection facilitation, certification management, dangerous goods handling (IMDG/IATA/OGUK), and custom packaging for offshore shipment.
• Warehousing Services Warehousing and storage services based in Aberdeen and Grimsby supporting offshore and onshore energy clients with safe, certified storage of equipment and materials.
• Certified Calibration Instrumentation calibration services delivered through purpose-built calibration laboratories in Aberdeen and Grimsby, ensuring equipment meets stringent industry standards with current calibration certificates.
• Testing Services Comprehensive testing services for equipment validation and verification to ensure compliance with international safety and quality standards.
• Inspection Services In-depth visual, mechanical, and non-destructive inspection (NDI) services to identify potential issues before they affect operations, ensuring compliance with offshore and safety regulations.
• Safety Systems Integrated safety systems and protocols designed to meet the highest industry standards, emphasizing continuous improvement and proactive risk management for offshore and onshore operations.
• Communications Infrastructure Communications infrastructure services including VSAT broadband connectivity, radio systems, and network integration for secure, uninterrupted data and voice communication across offshore and remote assets.
• On-Site Management On-site management services including logistics coordination, resource planning, compliance assurance, and real-time reporting for offshore and onshore environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• One year incident-free safety record
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CATCHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2023Six-figure contract to supply full suite of welding equipment including Lincoln Electric welding equipment, cutting machinery, tools for the CATCH Welding and Pipefitting Hub. Hub designed to host 28 students for courses in Pipefitting, Plate Welding and Pipe Welding.
• SCOPUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for high-precision dimensional control and survey services. SCOPUS brings decades of expertise and cutting-edge technology including 3D laser scanning, digital twin creation, and clash detection for offshore and onshore assets. Offers ±1mm precision for error-free fabrication.
• North East Scotland CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApprenticeship programme partnership offering N/SVQ2 Mechanical Engineering and modern apprenticeship SCQF Level 5 from Aberdeen-based workshop.
• WorleycoreOthersParent company. SES is a subsidiary of Worley, a leading provider of professional services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Speedy Hire: UK-listed tools and equipment hire specialist with a dedicated industrial services and energy vertical. Closely comparable to SES in asset class mix (test & measurement, lifting, tools) and UK enterprise customer base, including energy majors.
• GAP Group: UK equipment hire specialist with deep exposure to oil and gas, utilities, and infrastructure projects. Comparable to SES in providing a broad range of specialist tools, lifting gear, and site services to UK energy customers.
• Hydratight (Enerpac Tool Group): Specialist provider of bolt torque/tensioning, flange machining, and on-site machining tools to oil and gas operators. Directly comparable to SES's Bolt Torque & Tensioning and On-site Flange Machining product lines for offshore energy customers.
• Vp plc: UK equipment rental group with divisions covering specialist equipment, test & measurement, and air conditioning hire. Directly comparable to SES in the UK specialist hire segment, including test and measurement services to industrial customers.
• BrandSafway: Major global access, scaffolding, and specialty equipment rental provider serving oil and gas, refining, and energy infrastructure projects. Directly comparable to SES in providing certified equipment and rope-access / industrial services to offshore and turnaround sites.

Broad incumbents

• Loxam: Europe's largest equipment rental company with growing UK footprint serving industrial, energy, and infrastructure markets. Comparable to SES at a portfolio level in industrial equipment hire, though far larger and more diversified geographically.
• Aggreko: Global leader in temporary power, temperature control, and energy equipment rental with deep energy-sector exposure. Comparable to SES in serving upstream and downstream energy customers with mission-critical equipment and is much larger and geographically diversified.
• HSS Hire Group: UK-wide tool and equipment hire business serving industrial and commercial customers. Overlaps with SES in industrial and energy-related hire categories but is broader and more retail-skewed.
• Ashtead Group (Sunbelt Rentals): Largest equipment rental company in the UK (A-Plant / Sunbelt UK) and the US, with growing industrial and energy exposure. Overlaps with SES in industrial tool and specialist equipment hire to energy and infrastructure customers, though at vastly greater scale.

Emerging players

• Trescal Group: Global calibration services specialist. Directly comparable to SES's Precision & Compliance / Certified Calibration offering for energy and industrial clients, though Trescal is pure-play calibration without the hire fleet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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