Reading-based Leep Utilities has been appointed as a partner for house builder Persimmon Homes’ new Appointments and Variants (NAV) adoption framework.
The leading owner and operator of last-mile utility networks will now own, maintain and operate the clean and wastewater networks for new developments across England.
By introducing the new framework, Persimmon Homes will ensure that all its regional offices will work with pre-approved partners to obtain asset values – ensuring consistency and transparency of offers, as well as adherence to pre-agreed terms.
Leep Networks (Water) Ltd – a subsidiary of Leep Utilities – is already a water and sewerage undertaker for many prestigious UK developments including MediaCityUK, Liverpool International Business Park and Kent’s Chatham Waters.
It provides safe and reliable water to 35,000 residential and commercial developments across the UK, managed from its Salford headquarters and Berkshire base.
Gus Watt, group director of Energy Networks, at Persimmon Homes, said: “Persimmon prioritises engaging with progressive partners who are able to embrace our ambitions as a business.
“The success of our communities depends on our approach to utilities management, with framework partners being integral to this through the support and expertise they give to our regional teams and supply chain.”
Louise Manfredi, CEO of Leep, said of the partnership: “Working with NAVs brings many cost and service benefits to housebuilders and developers, whilst assisting the overall efficiency of development activity. And this is especially true when delivering multi-utility solutions.
“It’s most encouraging to see the growing prevalence of Ofwat-regulated NAVs in the market, which is driving competition and at the same time enabling more efficient housing and commercial development and driving innovation.
“And what an enviable position we’re now in, operating at the forefront of the water industry and working nationally with a leading housebuilder to increase the UK’s housing supply.”
