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Hard FM Services for Government

We provide on-going maintenance and updating to ageing government infrastructure to modern safety and compliance standards, efficiency, and technology. 

OCS Hard Services Division in Numbers

We’re on a mission to make people and places the best they can be, recognising the vital role of Hard Services in the public sector for achieving the best outcomes for our colleagues, customers, and communities.

  • 150 years' experience

    125yrs

    Experience in technical services and innovation

  • Technical Inspections

    250000+

    Technical inspections completed every year

  • Reactive work

    240000

    Reactive work orders carried out each year

  • Technical Engineers

    3000+

    In-house technical and engineering colleagues

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Hard Facilities Management for Government

OCS’s Hard FM Services has a long-standing history and proven expertise in providing a wide range of hard services, building maintenance; preventative and reactive based on years of experience.

Capital Projects
Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC Services
Fire Safety and Security Systems
Building & Fabric Maintenance and Refurbishment
Energy and Environmental Services

Our Services

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Capital Projects

We work on projects for the UK government that extend beyond regular maintenance, involving comprehensive planning and execution for sustainable development. Whether making government buildings more energy-efficient or redesigning spaces, we focus on forward-thinking and practical improvements.

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Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC Services

Our in-house M&E Teams operate 24/7, providing both reactive and preventive maintenance services across a diverse portfolio of government sites and assets in the UK. With extensive expertise, we manage critical government infrastructure, ensuring efficiency, continuous availability, and modernisation.

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Fire Safety and Security Systems

We specialise in designing, installing, testing, and maintaining critical systems that are indispensable for government operations in the UK. Our fire solutions include both prevention and suppression systems. We firmly believe that fire safety should form the foundation of every government facility, and we diligently conduct regular testing and maintenance to ensure optimal protection.

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Building Fabric Maintenance and Refurbishment

We offer a bespoke action plan tailored to the unique needs of government facilities in the UK. Our focus is on building fabric maintenance and repair, aligning perfectly with your operational objectives. Through meticulous attention to detail, we safeguard your government facilities, mitigate health and safety risks, and proactively address minor defects.

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Energy & Environmental

Our Advanced Energy™ offering enhances efficiency and promotes renewable energy within government operations in the UK. We help reduce energy consumption and accelerate your journey towards Net Zero, ensuring your processes are both sustainable and cost-effective.

Accreditations & Certification

We prioritise safety and our industry-specific training, association, accreditations and certification enable our teams to deliver consistency, compliance and best practice – recognised through industry awards.

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We’re ready to deliver the best experiences, productivity, practices, resilience and outcomes and we look forward to connecting with you with our team.

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