In July 2004, the Interserve-led subsidiary, Falcon Support Services Ltd, won the £243 million contract to create, operate and maintain the MOD's new Single Living Accommodation (SLA) facilities at the Fleet Accommodation Centre (FAC) in Devonport, Devon.

Covering approximately 100,000 square metres, the FAC is part of the largest naval base in Western Europe providing a full range of support services to all Navy personnel whilst their vessels are based at Devonport. The facility also provides services to ships undertaking Operational Sea Training.

Falcon is creating the new SLA, comprising en-suite single living and mess accommodation, by building new facilities and refurbishing existing accommodation.
Construction activity will include new build work, demolition and the rebuilding of various accommodation blocks to be sympathetic to the surroundings and meet the requirements of English Heritage for Grade 2 listed buildings.

Interserve is providing support services to the estate for the 25-year contract period. When complete, the base will provide accommodation for 55 senior officers, 195 junior officers, 456 warrant officers and senior ratings and 947 junior ratings - a total of just over 1650.

Interserve began mobilisation in October 2004 and is undertaking both the construction work and providing facilities services to the SLA during this interim period and after construction is completed in 2008.

These include help desk, maintenance of the built estate, crèche, catering, cleaning, waste disposal, laundry, grounds and security. Some of these services will also be provided at off-site locations in the local area.

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