# PRESS RELEASE – IMSERV has agreed to acquire SP Dataserve Limited

- Link: https://imserv.com/news-and-events/imserv-strengthens-service-scotland-presence-sp-dataserve-acquisition/
- Published: 2026-03-26T01:00:00+00:00
- Author: Claire Laveaux

**Thursday, March 26, 2026**

# **IMSERV strengthens service and Scotland presence with SP Dataserve acquisition**

IMSERV, a leading UK provider of metering and energy data services, has signed an
agreement to acquire SP Dataserve, the commercial metering and data business previously
associated with ScottishPower.

The acquisition strengthens IMSERV’s capabilities in metering and data services 
and expands its presence in Scotland and the north of the UK, adding scale, expertise
and regional depth to its existing operations.  It deepens their technical expertise
and capability with new technical services as well as MAP, which is a great additional
to the existing business.

SP Dataserve, part of ScottishPower and the wider Iberdrola group, is a well-established
business with a strong reputation for delivering metering and data services to energy
suppliers and large commercial customers. Its integration into IMSERV will create
a broader, more capable organisation, better positioned to support customers as 
the energy market continues to evolve.

Jo Cox, CEO of IMSERV, said: “This is about building a stronger, broader IMSERV,
not changing what already works. SP Dataserve is a business with real expertise 
and a strong reputation, and that’s exactly why we wanted them to be part of IMSERV.

“Our focus is on bringing together two experienced teams and building on the strengths
that already exist. We’re not coming in to disrupt what works well; we’re here to
support, align and grow together.

“For customers, it’s very much business as usual. The same services, the same people
and the same focus on accuracy and reliability, just with greater capability behind
the scenes.”

Over the coming months, SP Dataserve will be integrated into IMSERV in a planned
and phased way. Once complete, the business will operate as IMSERV Scotland, maintaining
its regional expertise while benefiting from the scale and capability of the wider
group.

For customers, partners and suppliers there are no immediate changes to services,
contracts or contacts, and IMSERV will continue to communicate clearly as integration
progresses.

Martin Somerville, Partner at Bluewater, IMSERV’s backers, said: “IMSERV is uniquely
positioned as the market leader in provision of mission-critical metering and data
intelligence services to the UK energy sector. Bluewater is delighted to support
Jo and her management team in this transformational acquisition of SP Dataserve,
which brings blue-chip relationships, technical expertise and a leading presence
in the Scottish market.”

The combined business will enhance IMSERV’s ability to support energy suppliers,
large industrial and commercial customers, and complex energy data requirements 
at scale.

As the energy sector continues to evolve, with increasing demand for accurate data,
smarter infrastructure and more efficient operations, IMSERV is positioning itself
as a more capable, future-ready partner.

Cox said: “This market is changing quickly, and our role is to help customers navigate
that complexity.

“By bringing together the expertise of both organisations, we’re better equipped
to solve the real, practical challenges our customers face every day.” The transaction
closing is subject to customary conditions in this type of transactions,