Leep Utilities has secured a contract to provide power to FoodStars, a provider of flexible kitchen spaces. This deal targets the booming sector of dark kitchens, which are facilities used by food and drink vendors specifically to prepare meals for delivery.
The agreement covers multiple sites across major UK cities, including London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester. The project operates on a tight schedule, with all sites set to be energized by the end of March.
Speed and Partnership
Speed is a critical factor for this rollout. Leep Utilities will work closely with Ingenious Power Engineering (IPE), a designer and project manager, to deliver the infrastructure.
Paul Ellis, head of strategic accounts at Leep, highlighted the pace of the project. He noted that this will be Leep’s quickest energization on record. He attributed this capability to the team’s work and their commitment to providing straightforward connections at every stage of the process.
Ellis added that they work hard to remain on the cutting edge of utility delivery. He expressed enthusiasm about working with FoodStars and IPE to help realize their expansion plans.
About Leep Utilities
Leep is a multi-utility network owner and operator. They manage regulated and non-regulated networks including electricity, cold and hot water, heating, and cooling.
The company has been expanding its capabilities steadily. In addition to its IDNO license, Leep secured an Ofgem Independent Gas Transporter (IGT) license in July 2019. This allows them to adopt gas networks alongside their electricity assets.
The business was launched in May 2017 as a joint venture between two major players. These are the Peel Group, a large private real estate investment and infrastructure company, and Ancala Partners, an independent investment management firm.
A Growing Portfolio
This contract adds to a strong list of sites managed by Leep across the country. Their portfolio includes high-profile locations developed by the Peel Group, such as Media City in Manchester, which is home to the BBC and ITV.
Recent wins also include the Liverpool Waters scheme. In July, Peel Group awarded Leep the contract to adopt the electricity network for this £5.5 billion regeneration project in the city’s historic docklands.
Leep has also established a presence in London. They recently completed the energization of Canary Wharf Group’s new Wood Wharf district, a deal they originally secured in July 2018.
