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Hard FM Services

With thousands of mobile and static engineers, OCS Hard Services provides the scale and expertise to deliver both multi-site, route-based services and dedicated static site engineering support for projects.

OCS Hard Services Division in Numbers

  • 150 years' experience

    125yrs

    Experience in technical services and innovation

  • Technical Inspections

    500000+

    Technical inspections completed every year

  • Reactive work

    240000+

    Reactive work orders carried out each year

  • Technical Engineers

    4000+

    In-house technical and engineering colleagues

Delivering Hard Services Excellence and the Best Customer Outcomes

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Hard Services Expertise for Every Sector

Our in-house capabilities include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), HVAC installation and maintenance, prefabrication, structural maintenance and decarbonisation and energy solutions.

We enhance performance and drive sustainability across critical infrastructure and essential facilities, making OCS the world’s leading Hard Services team. 

Capital Projects
Planned & Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
Reactive Maintenance & Minor Works
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Delivering Capital Projects, Planned Maintenance, Reactive Repairs & Minor Works

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    Capital Projects

    We specialise in large-scale capital projects, providing sustainable construction and renovation solutions from concept to completion, ensuring long-term efficiency, resilience, and compliance.

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    Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

    Scheduled checks and servicing prevent breakdowns, ensuring efficiency and minimising failures. We offer statutory-compliant, SFG-integrated, or bespoke data-driven maintenance solutions.

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    Reactive Maintenance

    Rapid, specialist response to diagnose and resolve issues, minimising downtime and maximising efficiency. Supported by agile workforce management and real-time route planning for seamless operations.

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    Minor Project Works

    Targeted upgrades—including lighting enhancements, boiler replacements, and full fit-outs—designed to improve efficiency, enhance reliability, and optimise overall performance.

Technical Services

Go beyond reactive maintenance—achieve resilient, safer, and more sustainable operations that align with your strategic goals.

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  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

    Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

    Comprehensive MEP solutions covering design, installation, and maintenance to ensure peak performance and compliance.

  • Fire Safety and Security Systems ​

    Fire Safety and Security Systems ​

    We design, install, test, and maintain critical life safety systems for smooth business operations.

  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

    Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

    Advanced climate control solutions for large-scale facilities and critical environments.

  • Building Fabric Maintenance

    Building Fabric Maintenance

    We specialise in building fabric maintenance, ensuring safety, durability, and alignment with your operational goals.

  • Asset and Lifecycle Management

    Asset and Lifecycle Management

    Comprehensive asset management with full lifecycle, cost-driven strategies aligned to ISO 55000 standards.

  • Mobile Delivery and Help Desk

    Mobile Delivery and Help Desk

    Our expert mobile teams and 24/7 help desk ensure seamless, nationwide service with over 85% self-delivery.

Energy Services

We empower our customers to achieve net zero by focusing on sustainability, efficiency, and carbon reduction.

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    Energy Reporting, Compliance and Net Zero Consultancy Services

    Comprehensive management, compliance, and Net Zero services to help customers achieve sustainability goals and meet requirements.

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    Smart Building and Asset Optimisation

    Advanced technology and data-driven insights to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and performance. ​

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    Decarbonisation and Energy Efficiency Projects – Design and Build

    Engineered solutions to reduce energy, carbon emissions and cost, enhancing resilience and building health.​

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    Low Carbon Energy Solutions

    Sustainable energy infrastructure, EV solutions, solar PV, battery storage and renewable heat networks.​

Capital Projects

Delivering large-scale capital projects with sustainable, efficient, and resilient construction and renovation solutions.

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  • End-to-End Design and Build Projects

    End-to-End Design and Build Projects

    Full-cycle design and construction solutions tailored to clients’ infrastructure and operational needs​.

  • Lifecycle Replacement Programmes

    Lifecycle Replacement Programmes

    Planned asset replacement strategies to maintain operational efficiency, reliability, and cost control over the asset lifecycle.​

  • Plant Replacement and Modernisation

    Plant Replacement and Modernisation

    Upgrades and modernises critical plant equipment to improve efficiency, reliability, and compliance.​

  • Communications and Network Infrastructure

    Communications and Network Infrastructure

    Design, install, and manage high-performance fibre, LAN, wireless, and IP telephony networks for critical sectors.​

  • High Voltage (Above 33kV)

    High Voltage (Above 33kV)

    OCS delivers expert high-voltage solutions above 33kV, ensuring reliable power with advanced infrastructure and safety.

  • Total Facilities Management

    Total Facilities Management

    Ensuring long-term value and operational efficiency of capital projects through facilities management services.

Accreditations & Certification

Safety comes first. Backed by expert training, top industry accreditations, and award-winning standards, our teams deliver consistency, compliance, and best practices every time.

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