BSCP02

Proving Test Requirements for CVA Metering Systems

BSCP06

CVA Meter Operations for Metering Systems Registered in CMRS

BSCP15

BM Unit Registration

BSCP20

Registration of Metering Systems for CVA

BSCP38

Authorisations

BSCP75

Registration of Meter Aggregation Rules for Volume Allocation Units

BSCP128

Production, Submission, Audit and Approval of Line Loss Factors

BSCP509

Changes to Market Domain Data

BSCP515

Licensed Distribution

AFYC

Average Fraction of Yearly Consumption

BSCCo

Balancing and Settlement Code Company

BSCP

Balancing and Settlement Code Procedure

CDCA

Central Data Collection Agent

CPCD

Commissioning Programme Commencement Date

CRA

Central Registration Agent

DSCP

Distribution System Connection Point

EFD

Effective From Date

ETD

Effective To Date

GSP

Grid Supply Point

LDSO

Licensed Distribution System Operator

MDD

Market Domain Data

MOA

Meter Operating Agent

MSID

Metering System ID

MTD

Meter Technical Details

NETSO

National Electricity Transmission System Operator

Panel

Balancing and Settlement Code Panel

TSBP

Transmission System Boundary Point

WD

Working Day(s)

Circuit Disconnection Date

date on which a circuit (not including the last circuit) at an existing GSP or DSCP is disconnected.

Circuit Energisation Date

date on which a new circuit (not including the first circuit) at an existing GSP or DSCP is energised.

Commissioning Programme Commencement Date

defined in relation to a particular User in the Construction Agreement, as in Connection and use of System Code (CUSC).

Disconnection

for the purposes of this BSCP, a disconnection refers to the permanent movement of any isolator, breaker or switch, or the permanent removal of any fuse whereby no electricity can ever flow to or from a System.

Disconnection Date

date on which the last circuit of the System Connection Point is disconnected.

Energisation Date

date on which the first circuit of the System Connection Point is energised.

Node

as defined in Annex T-2 of the BSC

Nominated LDSO

is the LDSO who has obligations to submit the GSP Group Metered Volume Aggregation Rules.

Self-Service Gateway

An online portal, accessible through the BSC Website, that allows authorised users to provide and maintain registration data, including (but not limited to) the data defined in this BSCP.

Shared GSP

a System Connection Point at which the Transmission System is connected to two or more Distribution Systems.

Zone

as defined in Annex T-2 of the BSC

4.1.1

Within 5 WD of the CPCD

Submit Registration of TSBP Form¹

NETSO

CRA

BSCP25/5.1 ‘Registration of TSBP’, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Post/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.1.2

Within 1 WD of receipt of 4.1.1

Acknowledge receipt of Registration of TSBP form

CRA

NETSO

Acknowledge receipt

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.1.3

At the same time as 4.1.2

Check the following:

(a) Party registered with CRA

(b) Form has been completed by an authorised person

CRA

As submitted in 4.1.1

Internal process

4.1.4

Following 4.1.3

Forward Registration of TSBP Form

CRA

CDCA

As submitted in 4.1.1

Electronic or other agreed method

4.1.5

Following 4.1.4 and at least 10 WD prior to EFD of Metering System

Check the following:

TSBP ID stated on the Registration of TSBP Form matches a circuit name on the Meter Technical Details submitted by the MOA in accordance with BSCP20

CDCA

As submitted in 4.1.1

Meter Technical Details as submitted in accordance with BSCP20

Internal process

4.1.6

Within 1 WD of 4.1.5, if checks are satisfactory

Notify that checks have been completed successfully and proceed to 4.1.9

CDCA

CRA

Notification that process can proceed.

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.1.7

Within 1 WD of 4.1.5, if checks are unsatisfactory

Notify that checks have not been completed successfully

CDCA

CRA

Notification of failure of checks

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.1.8

On receipt of notification in 4.1.7

Resolve issues

Notify when resolved.

CRA

NETSO, Registrant and MOA

CRA

Resolution of issues

Post/ Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.1.9

Following 4.1.6 or 4.1.8

Provide standing data reports.

CRA

NETSO

BSC Agents

BSCCo

Registrant

Standing data reports entered onto the systems (CRA-I007).

Electronic

4.1.10

Prior to the EFD and on successful completion of 4.1.6 or 4.1.8

Inform the NETSO of the EFD of the Metering System(s) associated with the TSBP and authorise the NETSO to energise the connection on or after this date

BSCCo

NETSO

Confirmation of EFD and authorisation to energise on or after this date.

Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.2.1

At least 20 WD prior to Energisation Date² of the first circuit of the DSCP

Submit Registration of DSCP Form

LDSO who is the registrant of the Metering System

CRA

BSCP25/5.2 ‘Registration of DSCP’, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Post / Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.2.2

Within 1 WD of receipt of 4.2.1

Acknowledge receipt of Registration of DSCP form

CRA

LDSO

Acknowledge receipt

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.2.3

At least 20 WD prior to EFD of the associated MSID(s)

Submit Metering System Registration Forms in accordance with BSCP20

LDSO

CRA

BSCP20/4.1, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Post / Email

4.2.4

At least 20 WD prior to EFD of the associated MSID(s)

Submit Aggregation Rules for the DSCP and for the GSP Group Metered Volumes (for both GSP Groups) in accordance with BSCP75

Nominated LDSOs

CDCA

BSCP75/4.2, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Post / Email

4.2.5

At least 10 WD prior to the EFD of the associated MSID(s)

Update GSP Group Take Aggregation Rules in accordance with BSCP75

CDCA

Internal Process

4.2.6

At the same time as 4.2.2

Check the following:

(a) Party is registered with CRA

(b) Form has been completed by an authorised person

CRA

As submitted in 4.2.1

Internal process

4.2.7

Following 4.2.6

Forward Registration of DSCP Form

CRA

CDCA

As submitted in 4.2.1

Electronic or other agreed method

4.2.8

At least 5 WD prior to EFD

Check the following:

(a) Metering System Proving Test associated with DSCP has been completed successfully in accordance with BSCP02

(b) Aggregation Rules for both GSP Groups have been successfully registered for DSCP in accordance with BSCP75

(c) Circuit names on Registration of DSCP Form match circuit names on MTDs submitted by the MOA

(e) Check the EFD is on or before the Energisation Date

CDCA

As submitted in 4.2.1

Metering System Proving Test results

Successfully registered Meter Aggregation Rules

Meter Technical Details

(Where confirmation has not been provided the DSCP registration shall remain pending.)

Internal Process

4.2.9

Following 4.2.8

Confirm checks made 4.2.8

CDCA

CRA

Email/ Fax / Self-Service Gateway

4.2.10

At least 4 WD prior to the Energisation Date

If confirmation in 4.2.9 has not been received, inform the LDSO not to energise the circuit and agree a new Energisation Date

CRA

LDSO

Confirmation that circuit shall not be energised and agreement of a new Energisation Date

Fax/ Post/ Email

4.2.11

Prior to the Energisation Date and on completion of 4.2.9

Authorise the LDSO to energise the connection on or after EFD of the associated MSID(s)

CRA

LDSO

Confirmation of the EFD and authorisation to energise on or after this date

Fax/ Post/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.2.12

On or before EFD

Provide Party and BSC Agents with standing data reports

CRA

LDSO

BSC Agents

BSCCo

Standing data reports of data entered onto the systems (CRA-I007)

Electronic

4.3.1

At least 5 WD before the CPCD³

Agree GSP Id

NETSO

LDSO(s)

GSP Id

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.3.2

At least 5 WD before the CPCD

Submit Registration of GSP Form Part A

NETSO

CRA

BSCCo

BSCP25/5.3 Part A ‘Registration of GSP Part A’, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Post/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.3.3

Within 1 WD of receipt of 4.3.2

Acknowledge receipt of Registration of GSP Form Part A

CRA

NETSO

Fax/ Email

4.3.4

At the same time as 4.3.3

Check the form has been completed by an authorised person registered as such using BSCP38

CRA

Internal Process

4.3.5

Within 1 WD of receipt of 4.3.2

Inform the relevant LDSO(s) of GSP registration

Request initial views regarding the allocation of the GSP to a GSP Group from the relevant LDSO(s)⁴ and NETSO.

BSCCo

LDSO(s)

NETSO

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.3.6

Within 2 WD of 4.3.5

Send initial views on the GSP allocation to a GSP Group

NETSO

LDSO(s)

BSCCo

Fax/ Post/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.3.7

Within 2 WD of receipt of

Outline new GSP registration details to Parties concerned and requests opinions on which GSP Group the GSP should be allocated to with reference to:

(a) Effect of geographic factors in establishing Daily Profile Co-efficients

(b) Effect of the size of the GSP Group on GSP Group Correction Factors

(c) Effect of proximity of Boundary Points on the value of Physical Notifications and Bid-Offer Pairs to the NETSO submitted in relation to Supplier Primary BM Units

BSCCo

Relevant LDSOs

NETSO

The Authority

All Suppliers

Consultation paper noting any views already expressed by LDSO(s) and the NETSO

Email/ BSC Website

4.3.8

Within 10 WD of 4.3.7

Provide opinions as requested

Relevant LDSOs

NETSO

The Authority

All Suppliers

BSCCo

Suggested revisions to the GSPs comprised in a GSP Group or agreement/ disagreement to an LDSO/ NETSO view with reference to geographic factors, the size of the GSP Group, the proximity of Boundary Points and which GSP Group the GSP should be allocated

Fax/ Post/ Email

4.3.9

At next convenient Panel meeting

Present a paper summarising registration details for the GSP, opinions of Parties on the GSP Group allocation and any other recommendations

BSCCo

Panel

Panel Paper

Internal Process

4.3.10

Within 1 WD of the Panel Meeting.

Notify of the Panel’s decision on the allocation of the GSP

BSCCo

Relevant LDSO(s)

NETSO

Notification of Panel’s decision

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.3.11

At the same time as 4.3.10

Complete GSP Registration Form with the allocated GSP Group ID and send the form to CRA

BSCCo

CRA

BSCP25/5.3 ‘Registration of GSP’, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.3.12

Within 1 WD of 4.3.11

Acknowledge receipt of GSP Registration Form

CRA

BSCCo

Acknowledge receipt

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.3.13

After 4.3.10 and at least 20 WD prior to the EFD⁵ of the associated MSID(s)

Submit Aggregation Rules for the GSP and GSP Group Metered Volume in accordance with BSCP75

Nominated LDSO

CDCA

BSCP75/4.2 form signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Post / Email

4.3.14

After 4.3.10 and at least 20 WD prior to the EFD of the associated MSID(s)

Submit Metering System Registration Forms in accordance with BSCP20

LDSO

NETSO⁶

CRA

BSCP20/4.1 form signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Post/ Email

4.3.15

At least 10 WD prior to the EFD

Establish new Aggregation Rule for GSP Group Take

CDCA

Internal Process

4.3.16

At least 5 WD prior to the EFD

Check the following:

(a) Metering System Proving Test associated with the GSP has been completed successfully in accordance with BSCP02

(b) Aggregation Rules have been successfully registered for the GSP in accordance with BSCP75

(c) New GSP Group Take Aggregation Rule has been established

(d) Circuit names stated on the GSP Registration Forms match circuit names and numbers on the Meter Technical Details

CDCA

As submitted in 4.3.2

Metering System Proving Test results

Successfully registered Meter Aggregation Rules

Meter Technical Details

(Where confirmation has not been provided the GSP registration shall remain pending.)

Internal Process

4.3.17

Within 1 WD of 4.3.16

Confirm checks made in 4.3.16

CDCA

CRA

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.3.18

At least 4 WD prior to the Energisation Date

If confirmation in 4.3.17 is not received, inform the NETSO not to energise the circuits and agree a new Energisation Date

CRA

NETSO

LDSO

Confirmation that the circuits should not be energised and agreement of a new Energisation Date

Post/ Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.3.19

Prior to the EFD of the associated MSID(s) and on completion of 4.3.17

Inform the NETSO of the EFD of the Metering System(s) associated with the GSP and authorise the NETSO to energise the connection on or after this date

CRA

NETSO

Confirmation of EFD and authorisation to energise on or after this date

Fax/ Post/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.3.20

On or before EFD of the associated MSID(s)

Provide Party and BSC Agents with standing data reports

CRA

LDSO

NETSO

BSC Agents

BSCCo

Standing data reports of data entered onto the systems (CRA-I007)

Electronic

4.4.1

Within 1 WD after a Panel determination to create a new GSP Group and at least 25 WD prior to the EFD⁷⁸

Submit GSP Group Registration Form

BSCCo

CRA

CDCA

BSCP25/5.4 ‘Registration of GSP Group’, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax / Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.4.2

At the same time as 4.4.1

Raise and progress MDD Change Request in accordance with BSCP509

BSCCo

BSCP509/01 ‘MDD Change Request Form’

Internal Process

4.4.3

At the same time as 4.4.1

Inform Profile Administrator of details of new GSP Group

BSCCo

Profile Administrator

BSCP25/5.4 ‘Registration of GSP Group’

Include details of weather stations for GSP Group agreed by the Panel

Fax / Post / Email

4.4.4

Within 1 WD of 4.4.1

Acknowledge receipt of GSP Group Registration Form

CDCA / CRA

BSCCo

Acknowledge receipt

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.4.5

Within 5 WD of 4.4.1

Generate new GSP Group and Supplier Primary BM Units

CRA

Generate new GSP Group and Supplier Primary BM Units

Internal Process

4.4.6

On completion of 4.4.5

Notify of creation of new GSP Group and Supplier Primary BM Units

CRA

BSCCo

Generate new GSP Group and Supplier Primary BM Units

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway l

4.4.7

At the same time as 4.4.1

Inform details of new GSP Group and any affected GSP Groups and request that new Aggregation Rules and revised Aggregation rules (for existing impacted GSP Groups) for the GSP Group Metered Volumes are submitted to the CDCA

BSCCo

Nominated LDSOs that are impacted by GSP Group registration.

BSCP25/5.4 ‘Registration of GSP Group’

Request for Aggregation Rules for the GSP Group Metered Volumes are submitted to the CDCA

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.4.8

Within 5 WD of receipt of 4.4.7

Submit Aggregation Rules for the GSP Group Metered Volume in accordance with BSCP75

Nominated LDSOs that are impacted by GSP Group registration

CDCA

BSCP75/4.2 form signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

As detailed in BSCP75.

4.4.9

Within 5 WD of 4.4.8

Establish Aggregation Rule for GSP Group Take and change rules for existing impacted GSP Group accordance with BSCP75

CDCA

Aggregation Rules for the GSP Group Take

Internal Process

4.4.10

Within 1 WD of 4.4.9

Provide Party and BSC Agents with standing data reports

CDCA / CRA

Parties

NETSO

BSC Agents

BSCCo

Standing data reports entered onto the systems (CRA-I007)

Electronic

4.4.11

Following Approval of MDD Change Request and after 4.4.6

MDD will be updated with the new GSP Group in accordance with BSCP509

BSCCo

Items to be created are:

GSP Group Table

GSP Group Distributor

SVA Agent Appointment

SMRA Appointment

GSP Group Average EAC

AFYC Set

Average Fraction of Yearly Consumption (AFYC)

GSP Group Profile Class Average EAC

GSP Group Profile Class Tolerance

BM Unit for Supplier in GSP Group

Relevant ISRA Agent to GSP Group

4.4.12

At least 10 WD prior to the GSP Group EFD

Request that all Suppliers submit a Registration of Primary BM Unit Form in accordance with BSCP15 in order to submit initial GC and DC and FPN flag information prior to the EFD of the GSP Group

Advise that if Lead Parties do not submit this documentation within 5 WD the GC and DC Values will be set to 0 and the FPN Flag to No

BSCCo

All Suppliers

Request submission of BSCP15/4.1 ‘Registration of Primary BM Unit for a CVA Metering System’

Post/ Fax/ Email

4.4.13

At least 5 WD prior to the GSP Group EFD

Submit Registration of Primary BM Unit Form with initial GC and DC and FPN flag information in accordance with BSCP15

Supplier

CRA

BSCP15/4.1 ‘Registration of Primary BM Unit for a CVA Metering System’, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Email/ Electronic / Self-Service Gateway

4.4.14

At least 3 WD prior to the GSP Group EFD

Enter information received from Suppliers on Registration of Primary BM Unit Forms

CRA

Enter information from BSCP15/4.1

Internal Process / Self-Service Gateway

4.4.15

At least 5 WD but no more than 3 WD prior to the GSP Group EFD

If no submission, enter zero GC and DC and set the FPN Flag to No.

Assign all new Supplier Primary BM Units to Base Trading Units for the GSP Group unless instructed otherwise by BSCCo in accordance with BSCP31

CRA

If no submission, enter zero GC and DC and set the FPN Flag to No.

Assign Supplier Primary BM Units to Base Trading Unit

4.5.1

At least 20 WD prior to Circuit Energisation Date

Submit updated Registration of DSCP Form or Registration of GSP Form with new circuit details

LDSO (DSCP)

Or

NETSO (GSP)

CRA

BSCP25/5.2 ‘Registration of DSCP’, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Or

BSCP25/5.3 ‘Registration of GSP’, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Post/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.5.2

Within 1 WD of receipt of 4.5.1

Acknowledge receipt of registration form

CRA

LDSO (DSCP)

Or

NETSO (GSP)

Acknowledge receipt

Fax/ Post/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.5.3

At least 20 WD prior to EFD

Submit Aggregation Rules for the DSCP or the GSP in accordance with BSCP75

Nominated LDSOs

CDCA

BSCP75/4.2, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Post/ Email

4.5.4

At least 20 WD prior to EFD of the new MTDs

Instruct the MOA to update MTDs in accordance with BSCP20

LDSO

MOA

BSCP20/4.1, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax / Post/ Email

4.5.5

At the same time as 4.5.2

Check the following:

(a) Party is registered with CRA

(b) Form has been completed by an authorised person

(c) Energisation Date for the new circuit is on or after the EFD of the associated updated MTDs of the registration.

CRA

As submitted in 4.5.1

Internal process

4.5.6

Following 4.5.5

Forward Registration Form

CRA

CDCA

As submitted in 4.5.1

Electronic or other agreed method

4.5.7

At least 5 WD prior to EFD

Check the following:

(a) Metering System Proving Test associated with the new circuit has been completed successfully in accordance with BSCP02

(b) Circuit names on Registration of new circuit Form match circuit names on updated MTDs submitted by the MOA

(c) Check the EFD is on or before the Energisation Date

CDCA

As submitted in 4.5.1

Metering System Proving Test results

Meter Technical Details

(Where confirmation has not been provided the DSCP registration shall remain pending.)

Internal Process

4.5.8

Following 4.5.7

Confirm checks made in 4.5.7

CDCA

CRA

Email/ Fax / Self-Service Gateway

4.5.9

At least 4 WD prior to the Circuit Energisation Date

If confirmation in 4.5.8 has not been received, inform the LDSO or NETSO not to energise the circuit and agree a new Energisation Date

CRA

LDSO (DSCP)

Or

NETSO (GSP)

Confirmation that circuit shall not be energised and agreement of a new Energisation Date

Fax/ Post/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.5.10

Prior to the Circuit Energisation Date and on completion of 4.5.8

Authorise the LDSO or NETSO to energise the connection on or after EFD of the associated MSID(s)

CRA

LDSO (DSCP)

Or

NETSO (GSP)

Confirmation of the EFD and authorisation to energise on or after this date

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.5.11

On or before EFD

Provide Party and BSC Agents with standing data reports

CRA

LDSO or NETSO

BSC Agents

BSCCo

Standing data reports of data entered onto the systems (CRA-I007)

Electronic

4.6.1

Within 1 WD of the Disconnection Date

Submit de-registration of TSBP Form. ⁹

NETSO

CRA

BSCP25/5.1 ‘De-registration of TSBP’, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Post/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.6.2

Within 1 WD of receipt of 4.6.1

Acknowledge receipt of de-registration of TSBP form

CRA

NETSO

Acknowledge receipt

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.6.3

At the same time as 4.6.2

Check the following:

(a) The form has been completed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

(b) There is an associated Primary BM Unit de-registration and that the ETD of the Primary BM Unit de-registration is on or after the disconnection date.

CRA

Internal Process

4.6.4

Following 4.6.3 (if applicable)

CRA liaise with NETSO and Lead Party to resolve any issues

CRA

NETSO

Lead Party

Post/ Fax/ Email

4.6.5

Following 4.6.4

The process of Primary BM Unit de-registration continues as described in BSCP15

4.7.1

At least 20 WD prior to ETD of the associated Metering System and within 1 WD of the Disconnection Date

Submit de-registration of DSCP Form.⁹

LDSO

CRA

BSCP25/5.5 ‘De-registration of DSCP’, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Post/ Email

4.7.2

At least 20 WD prior to the ETD of the Metering System and within 1 WD of the Disconnection Date.

Submit de-registration Form for the MSIDs in accordance with BSCP20

LDSO who is Registrant of the Metering System(s) associated with the DSCP

CRA

BSCP20/4.7, De-registration Form in accordance with BSCP20

Email/ Fax/ Post

4.7.3

At least 20 WD prior to the ETD of the Metering System

Submit revised GSP Metered Volumes Aggregation Rules for both GSP Groups in accordance with BSCP75

Nominated LDSO(s)

CDCA

BSCP75/4.2, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Post / Email

4.7.4

At least 10 WD prior to the ETD of the Metering System

Update GSP Group Take Aggregation Rules in accordance with BSCP75

CDCA

Internal Process

4.7.5

Within 1 WD of receipt of 4.7.1

Acknowledge receipt of de-registration of DSCP form

CRA

LDSO

Acknowledge receipt

Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.7.6

At the same time as 4.7.5

Check the following:

The form has been completed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

CRA

As submitted in 4.7.1

Internal process

4.7.7

Following 4.7.6

Forward de-registration of DSCP Form

CRA

CDCA

As submitted in 4.7.1

Electronic or other agreed method / Self-Service Gateway

4.7.8

On receipt of 4.7.7

Check the following:

(a) Systems Connection Points names and numbers stated on the DSCP de-registration Forms match the circuits name and numbers of the Meter Technical Details on the system as submitted in accordance with BSCP20

(b) The GSP Group Take Aggregation Rules for both GSP Groups associated with the DSCP are updated in accordance with BSCP75 in the system

(c) Check the disconnection is on or before the ETD

CDCA

As submitted in 4.7.1

Meter Technical Details

Updated Meter Aggregation Rules

Internal process

4.7.9

At the same time as 4.7.8

Notify of checks made in 4.7.8

CDCA

CRA

Email/ Fax / Self-Service Gateway

4.7.10

If all checks in 4.7.8 are not satisfied

CRA to resolve issues

CRA

LDSO(s)

Post/ Fax/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.7.11

On or before the ETD of the Metering System

Provide Party and BSC Agents with standing data reports

CRA

LDSO

BSC Agents

BSCCo

Standing data reports entered onto the systems (CRA-I007)

Electronic

4.8.1

Within 1 WD of the Disconnection Date

Submit de-registration of GSP Form.⁹

NETSO

CRA

BSCCo

Nominated LDSO (Registrant of Metering System)

BSCP25/5.6 ‘De-registration of GSP’, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38 (to LDSO without password information)

Fax / Post / Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.8.2

On receipt of 4.8.1 and at least 20 WD prior to the ETD of the Metering Systems

Submit de-registration Form for the MSIDs in accordance with BSCP20

LDSO who is Registrant of the Metering System(s) associated with the GSP

CRA

BSCP20/4.7, De-registration Form in accordance with BSCP20

Email / Fax / Post

4.8.3

At least 20 WD prior to the ETD of the associated MSID(s)

Submit GSP and GSP Group Metered Volume Aggregation Rules in accordance with BSCP75

Relevant LDSO(s)

CDCA

BSCP75/4.2. GSP Group Take Aggregation Rules in accordance with BSCP75

Email / Fax / Post

4.8.4

At least 10 WD prior to the ETD of the associated MSID(s)

Establish a new GSP Group Take Aggregation Rule

CDCA

Aggregation Rules for GSP Group Metered Volume

Internal Process

4.8.5

Within 1 WD of receipt of 4.8.1

Acknowledge receipt of de-registration of GSP form

CRA

NETSO

Acknowledge receipt

Fax / Post / Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.8.6

At the same time as 4.8.5

Check form has been completed by an authorised person registered as such using BSCP38

CRA

As submitted in 4.8.1

Internal process

4.8.7

Following 4.8.6

Forward de-registration of GSP Form

CRA

CDCA

As submitted in 4.8.1

Electronic or other agreed method

4.8.8

Within 1 WD of 4.8.7

Check the following:

The Systems Connection Points names and numbers stated on the GSP de-registration Forms match the circuits name and numbers of the Meter Technical Details on the system

CDCA

As submitted in 4.8.1

Meter Technical Details

Internal process

4.8.9

Following 4.8.8

Notify of checks made

CDCA

CRA

Fax / Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.8.10

If check in 4.8.9 is not satisfied

CRA to resolve issues

CRA

LDSO(s)

NETSO

Fax / Email

4.8.11

Within 1 WD of receipt of 4.8.1

Inform relevant LDSO(s) of the de-registration of GSP

Request initial views regarding revisions to the GSPs comprised in GSP Groups from LDSO(s) and the NETSO

BSCCo

LDSO(s)

NETSO

Initial views on revisions to the GSPs comprised in GSP Groups

Fax / Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.8.12

Within 2 WD of 4.8.11

Send initial views on revisions to the GSPs comprised in GSP Groups as a result of de-registration

NETSO

LDSO(s)

BSCCo

Initial views on revisions to the GSPs comprised in GSP Groups

Post / Fax / Email

4.8.13

Within 2 WD of receipt of 4.8.12

Outline the new GSP de-registration details to Parties

Request suggested revisions/opinions to the GSPs which are comprised in GSP Groups with reference to:

(a) Effect of geographic factors in establishing Daily Profile Co-efficients

(b) Effect of the size of the GSP Group on GSP Group Correction Factors

(c) Effect of proximity of Boundary Points on the value of Physical Notifications and Bid-Offer Pairs to the NETSO submitted in relation to Supplier Primary BM Units

BSCCo

Relevant LDSOs

NETSO

The Authority

All Suppliers

As submitted in 4.8.1

Consultation paper noting any views already expressed by LDSO(s) or NETSO.

Request for suggested revisions to the GSPs comprised in a GSP Group or agreement/ disagreement with an LDSO/ NETSO view with reference to geographic factors, size of the GSP Group and the proximity of Boundary Points

Email / BSC Website

4.8.14

Within 10 WD of 4.8.13

Requested opinions should be provided

Relevant LDSOs

NETSO

The Authority

All Suppliers

BSCCo

Suggested revisions to the GSPs comprised in a GSP Group or agreement/ disagreement with an LDSO/ NETSO view with reference to geographic factors, size of the GSP Group and the proximity of Boundary Points

Consultation Response

Post/ Fax/ Email

4.8.15

At next convenient Panel meeting

Present a paper summarising the de- registration details for the GSP, the opinions of the Parties involved on whether any revisions to the GSPs making up GSP Groups are required and any other relevant considerations and recommendations

BSCCo

Panel

Internal Process

4.8.16

Within 1 WD of the Panel Meeting.

Notify all involved of the Panel’s decision

BSCCo

CRA/ CDCA

Relevant LDSO(s)

NETSO

Notification of Panel’s decision

Fax/ Post/ Email

4.8.17

5 WD prior to the ETD of the MSID(s).

Check the following:

(a) Disconnection Date for the GSP is on or before the Effective To Date of the Metering System

(b) GSP Group Take Aggregation Rules amended in accordance with BSCP75

CRA and CDCA

Disconnection Date for the GSP and the Effective To Date of the Metering System.

GSP Group Take Aggregation Rules.

Internal Process

4.8.18

Within 1 WD of 4.8.17

Provide Party and BSC Agents with standing data reports

CRA

LDSO

NETSO

BSC Agents

BSCCo

Standing data reports of data entered onto the systems (CRA-I007)

Electronic

4.9.1

At least 20 WD prior to EFD of the updated MTDs of the associated Metering System and within 1 WD of the Circuit Disconnection Date

Submit relevant de-registration Form.⁹

LDSO (DSCP)

Or

NETSO (GSP)

CRA

BSCP25/5.5 ‘De-registration of DSCP’, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Or

BSCP25/5.6 ‘De-registration of GSP’, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax Post/ Email / Self-Service Gateway

4.9.2

At least 20 WD prior to the EFD of the updated MTDs

Instruct MOA to update MTDs in accordance with BSCP20

LDSO who is Registrant of the Metering System(s) associated with the DSCP or GSP

MOA

Email/ Fax/ Post

4.9.3

At least 20 WD prior to the EFD of the updated MTDs

Submit revised DSCP or GSP Aggregation Rules in accordance with BSCP75

LDSO

CDCA

BSCP75/4.2, signed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

Fax/ Post/ Email

4.9.4

Within 1 WD of receipt of 4.9.1

Acknowledge receipt of relevant de-registration form

CRA

LDSO

Or

NETSO

Acknowledge receipt

Fax/ Post/ Email

4.9.5

At the same time as 4.9.1.

Check the form has been completed by an authorised person, registered as such using BSCP38

CRA

As submitted in 4.9.1

Internal process

4.9.6

Following 4.9.5

Forward de-registration Form

CRA

CDCA

As submitted in 4.9.1

Electronic or other agreed method

4.9.7

On receipt of 4.9.6

Check the circuit name stated on the de-registration forms is no longer included in the revised MTDs submitted in accordance with BSCP20

CDCA

As submitted in 4.9.1

Meter Technical Details

Updated Meter Aggregation Rules

Internal process

4.9.8

Within 1 WD of 4.9.7

Notify of checks made in 4.9.7

CDCA

CRA

Email/ Fax / Self-Service Gateway

4.9.9

If check in 4.9.7 are not satisfied

CRA to resolve issues

CRA

LDSO(s)

NETSO

Post/ Fax/ Email

4.9.10

On or before the EFD of the updated MTDs

Provide Party and BSC Agents with standing data reports

CRA

LDSO

NETSO

BSC Agents

BSCCo

Standing data reports entered onto the systems (CRA-I007)

Electronic

To: CRA

Date: __________

To be completed by the NETSO

Party ID: _____________________________

Name of Sender: _________________________

Participation Capacity: _________________________________________________________

Participant ID: ________________________________________________________________

Contact email address: __________________________________________________________

Our Ref: ______________________________

Contact Tel. No. ________________________

Name of Authorised Signatory: __________________________________________________

Authorised Signature: ______________________

Password: ___________________

Register

Deregister

Tick to confirm if a single line diagram(s) showing the location of the Boundary Points and any Systems Connection Points and all existing and proposed Boundary Points and any Systems Connection Point Metering Systems at the site is attached to the application.

If such diagram(s) are not readily available, please indicate how the proposed Boundary Point or Systems Connection Point connects to the wider Transmission System and / or explain why this is not available and provide contact details for someone who would be able to provide this information.

Site Name:

OS Grid Reference (for Offshore TSBP only):

TSBP Connection Site/Substation Name:

TSBP Address:

Node:__________________________

If this is a new Node, the Zone in which the Node Lies, or is best considered to lie: __________________

Name of Party Connecting to Transmission System:

Party Contact Details:

Transmission System Owner to which TSBP connected:

Associated Metering System Ids (if known):

Is this Boundary Point the only Boundary Point or Systems Connection Point at this site? Yes / No*

If No provide details on the single line diagram(s)

If the site is also a GSP is this a Shared GSP? Yes / No*

If Yes provide details on the single line diagram(s)

Contact details (Name, email, phone number) of any other connected Parties:

Will the Boundary Point Metering System be located at the Boundary Point? Yes / No /Unknown*

If No, what is the distance between the Metering System and the Boundary Point:

*delete as applicable

400kV

275kV

132kV

33Kv

other (please indicate voltage):

Interconnector

Station Transformer

Genset

Directly Connected Demand Premises

Point of connection of Plant and Apparatus to the Transmission System

To: CRA

Date: __________

To be completed by the LDSO

Contact Name: ______________________________

Contact email address: __________________________________________________________

Participant ID _________________________________________________________________

Our Ref: ______________________________

Contact Tel. No.________________________

Contact Fax. No. _______________________

Name of Authorised Signatory: __________________________________________________

Authorised Signature: ______________________

Password: __________________

Register a new DSCP

Register a new circuit (not including the first circuit) at an existing DSCP

Tick to confirm that a single line diagram(s) showing the location of Boundary Points and Systems Connection Points and all existing and proposed Systems Connection Point and any Boundary Point Metering Systems at the site is attached to the application.

OS Grid Reference: __________________________________________________________

DSCP Id (up to 10 alpha-numeric characters) _______________________________________

DSCP Address_______________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

GSP Group Id 1: _______________________

GSP Group Id 2: _____________________

Associated MSIDs (if known):___________________________________________________

Is this Systems Connection Point the only Systems Connection Point or Boundary Point at this site? Yes / No*

If No provide details on the site single line diagram(s)

If the site is a GSP is it a Shared GSP? Yes / No*

If Yes provide details on the site single line diagram(s)

Contact details (Name, email, phone number) of any other connected Parties:

Will the Systems Connection Point Metering System be located at the Systems Connection Point? Yes / No*

If No, what is the distance between the Metering System and the Systems Connection Point: _______________________________________________________________________

Will an application for Metering Dispensation be required? Yes / No*

If the Systems Connection Point Metering System is not located at the Systems Connection Point and no application for Metering Dispensation is required, please indicate why not:

*delete as applicable

132kV

33kV

11kV

other (please indicate voltage):

Name

Planned Energisation Date

To: BSCCo / CRA

Date: ____________________________

To be completed by the NETSO

Contact Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Contact email address: _________________________________________________________

Our Ref: ______________________________

Contact Tel. No. ________________________

Contact Fax. No. _______________________

Name of Authorised Signatory: _________________________________________________

Authorised Signature: ______________________

Password: ___________________

Register a new GSP

Register a new circuit (not including the first circuit) at an existing GSP

Tick to confirm if a single line diagram(s) showing location of the Systems Connection Points and any Boundary Points and all existing and proposed Systems Connection Point and any Boundary Point Metering Systems is attached to the application.

If such diagram(s) are not readily available, please indicate how the proposed Boundary Point or Systems Connection Point connects to the wider Transmission System and / or explain why this is not available and provide contact details for someone who would be able to provide this information.

GSP Id (up to 10 alpha-numeric characters) ___________________

GSP Address________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Node:__________________________

If new Node, Zone in which the Node Lies, or is best considered to lie: __________________

Transmission System Owner to which GSP connecting: ______________________________

Is it a Shared GSP? Yes / No*

If Yes provide details on the single line diagram(s)

Energisation Date _____________________________________________________________

LDSO(s)¹¹ to which GSP connecting:

LDSO 1 __________________________________________________

LDSO 2 __________________________________________________

LDSO 1

Contact name: _________________________

Telephone number: _____________________

LDSO 2

Contact name: ______________________

Telephone number: __________________

Associated Metering System Id(s) (if known): _____________________________________________________________________

Is this Systems Connection Point the only Systems Connection Point or Boundary Point at this site?

Yes / No*

If No provide details on the site single line diagram

Contact details (Name, email, phone number) of any other connected Parties:

Will the Systems Connection Point Metering System be located at the Systems Connection Point? Yes / No*

If No, what is the distance between the Metering System and the Systems Connection Point:

______________________________________________________________________________

*delete as applicable

400kV

275kV

132kV

33Kv

other (please indicate voltage)

Name

Planned Energisation Date

Name of sender: _______________________________________________________

Contact email address: __________________________________________________________

Our reference _______________________

Contact telephone no. ____________________

Contact fax number: ____________________

GSP Group Id ____________________________

Nominated LDSO _____________________________________________________________

To: CRA /CDCA

Date: __________

To be completed by BSCCo

Contact Name: ______________________________

Contact email address: __________________________________________________________

Our Ref: _____________________________

Contact Tel. No.________________________

Contact Fax. No. _______________________

Name of Authorised Signatory: ________________________________________________

Authorised Signature: ______________________

Password: ___________________

GSP Group Name____________________________________________________________

GSP Group Id ______________________________________________________________

Nominated LDSO (LDSO responsible for GSP Group Take Aggregation Rules)

Name ____________________________________________________________________

LDSO Party Id _____________________________________________________________

LDSO Contact Name________________________________________________________

LDSO Telephone Number____________________________________________________

To: BSCCo / CRA

Date: __________

To be completed by the LDSO

Party Id: ______________________________

Name of Sender:_________________________

Contact email address: _________________________________________________________

Our Ref: ______________________________

Contact Tel. No. _______________________

Contact Fax. No. _______________________

Name of Authorised Signatory: __________________________________________________

Authorised Signature: ______________________

Password: ___________________

De-register a DSCP

De-register one circuit (not including the last circuit) at a DSCP

OS Grid Reference: ________________________________________________________

DSCP Name______________________________________________________________

DSCP Id (up to 10 alpha-numeric characters) ___________________

DSCP Address________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Associated Metering System Id(s) (if known):

Name

Planned Disconnection Date

To: BSCCo/CRA

Date: __________

To be completed by the NETSO

Party Id: ______________________________

Name of Sender:_________________________

Contact email address: _________________________________________________________

Our Ref: _____________________________

Contact Tel. No. ______________________

Contact Fax. No. _______________________

Name of Authorised Signatory: __________________________________________________

Authorised Signature: ______________________

Password: ___________________

De-register a GSP

De-register one circuit (not including the last circuit) at a GSP

OS Grid Reference: _______________________________________________________

GSP Name______________________________________________________________

GSP Id (up to 10 alpha-numeric characters) ___________________

GSP Address________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Transmission System Owner from which GSP disconnecting:___________________________

Shared Busbar: Yes/No (delete as applicable)

LDSO to which GSP disconnecting:

LDSO 1 __________________________________________________

LDSO 2 __________________________________________________

LDSO 1

Contact name______________________

Telephone number__________________

LDSO 2

Contact name______________________

Telephone number__________________

Associated Metering System Id(s) (if known):_____________________________________________________________________

Name

Planned Disconnection Date

1.0

23/02/04

CVA Programme February 05 Release

CP1049, BETTA 6.3

ISG42/003

2.0

28/06/06

June 06 Release

P190

ISG64/001

3.0

26/06/08

June 08 Release

CP1176 (part)

ISG68/02

SVG67/02

CP1223

SVG84/02, ISG84/01, TDC109/01, PAB84/11

4.0

20/04/09

P216 Release

P216

ISG97/02

5.0

25/02/10

February 10 Release

CP1301

ISG103/01

6.0

04/11/10

November 10 Release

CP1330

ISG112/01

SVG112/03

7.0

26/06/14

June 2014 Release

CP1404

ISG154/02

CP1403

ISG154/01

SVG157/05

8.0

29/06/2017

June 2017 Release

P350

ISG194/02

9.0

28/02/2019

February 2019 Release

P344

CP1510

Panel 284C/01

ISG211/06

SVG214/02

10.0

29/03/19

March 2019 Standalone Release

P369

Panel 285/12

11.0

01/10/24

01 October 2024 Non-Standard Release

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