Balancing and Settlement Code
BSC PROCEDURE
SUPPLIER METER REGISTRATION SERVICE
BSCP501
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Version | Date | Description of Changes | CRs Included | Mods Panel Ref |
D0.1 | Code Effective Date | Re-Badged. |
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D0.2 | Code Effective Date | Incorporated version D.01 review comments. |
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2.0 | Code Effective Date | Approved for use by the Panel. |
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3.0 | Code Effective Date | Incorporation of SMRS to CMRS Transfers (NCR114) and version alignment changes from AP501 embodied (NCR329). | NCR114, NCR329 |
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4.0 | 27/03/01 | Further changes embodied for NCR329. | NCR329 |
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5.0 | 10/10/02 | Incorporates changes for P55 and CP753. | P55 CP753 | P/40/013 ISG/16/167 SVG/22/277 |
6.0 | 03/02/03 | SVA Documentation Batch Release. | CP698 | SVG/22/275 |
7.0 | 17/02/03 | Incorporates changes for P63. | P63 | SVG/20/251 SVG/21/256 |
8.0 | 01/08/03 | Updated for Modification P62 | P62 | SVG/29/390 |
9.0 | 04/11/03 | SVA November 2003 Release | CP836 | SVG/33/442 |
10.0 | 23/02/05 | SVA February 2005 Release and BETTA 6.3 | BETTA 6.3, P159, CP981, CP993, CP1091 | SVG/47/004 |
11.0 | 06/11/08 | November 2008 Release | CP1176 (part) | ISG68/02 SVG67/16 |
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| CP1237 | ISG88/01 SVG88/02 PAB88/03 |
12.0 | 25/06/09 | June 2009 Release | CP1272 | SVG97/01 |
13.0 | 04/11/10 | November 2010 Release | CP1267 v1.0 | SVG104/01 |
14.0 | 25/06/15 | June 2015 Release | CP1424 | SVG168/05 |
15.0 | 29/06/17 | June 2017 Release | CP1474 | SVG191/03 |
16.0 | 27/06/19 | June 2019 Release | CP1515 | SVG218/02 |
17.0 | 25/06/20 | June 2020 Release | CP1523 | SVG208/04 |
18.0 | 01/09/21 | September 2021 Release | P420 | P316/05 |
BSCP68 | Transfer of Registration of Metering Systems between CMRS and SMRS |
BSCP503 | Half Hourly Data Aggregation for Metering Systems Registered in SMRS |
BSCP505 | Non-Half Hourly Data Aggregation for Metering Systems Registered in SMRS |
BSCP508 | Supplier Volume Allocation Agent |
BSCP513 | Bulk Change of Non Half Hourly Supplier Agent |
BSCP515 | Licensed Distribution |
BSCP533 | PARMS Data Provision, Reporting and Publication of Peer Comparison Data |
BSCP537 | Qualification Process for SVA Parties, SVA Party Agents and CVA MOAs |
BSCP550 | Shared SVA Meter Arrangements of Half Hourly Import and Export Active Energy |
PSL100 | Generic Non Functional Requirements for Licensed Distribution System Operators and Party Agents |
BSCCo | Balancing and Settlement Code Company |
CD | Calendar Days being all Working Days & Non-Working Days |
CMRS | Central Meter Registration Service |
DA | Data Aggregator (either Half Hourly or Non-Half Hourly) |
Data | Those items denoted as used by the SMRS in the SVA Data Catalogue |
DC | means Data Collector (either Half Hourly or Non-Half Hourly) |
DUoS | Distribution Use of System |
EFSD {REGI} | Effective From Settlement Date {Registration} |
HHDA | Half Hourly Data Aggregator |
Invalid data | Data which falls outside pre-defined parameters, or is incomplete or is corrupt |
LDSO | Licensed Distribution System Operator |
MDDM | Market Domain Data Manager |
SVA MOA | SVA Meter Operator Agent |
Metering System Registration Data | All BSCCo Required Data associated with Data Collector appointment; Data Aggregator appointment and Registration plus SVA Metering System Standing Data |
Metering System Standing Data | All Code Required Data associated with SVA Metering Systems, Energisation Status, GSP Group, Line Loss Factor Class, Measurement Class, Profile Class, Standard Settlement Configuration and Measurement Quantity |
MSID | Metering System Identifier |
MPAS | Metering Point Administration Service, which is the MRA term for SMRS |
NHHDA | Non-Half Hourly Data Aggregator |
REC | Retail Energy Code |
SMETS | Smart Metering Equipment Technical Specifications |
SMRA | Supplier Meter Registration Agent |
SMRS | Supplier Meter Registration Service |
SSD | Supply Start Date (also known as Effective from Settlement Date {REGI}) |
Supplier-serviced Metering System | A Metering System where the Supplier obtains data from a SMETS compliant Meter, either directly or using a service provider |
SVA | Supplier Volume Allocation |
SVAA | Supplier Volume Allocation Agent |
UMSO | Unmetered Supplies Operator |
Valid data | Data which falls within pre-defined parameters, and is complete and is not corrupt |
Validation | The process by which data is tested in order to establish whether it is ‘valid data’ or ‘invalid data’ |
WD | Working day |
REF | WHEN | ACTION | FROM | TO | INFORMATION REQUIRED | METHOD |
3.1.1 | At any time. | Request MDD | SMRA. | MDDM. | SMRS Id. | Electronic or other method as agreed. |
3.1.2 | Either on request from SMRA or when published by SVAA. | Send MDD. | SVAA. | SMRA. | D0269 Market Domain Data Complete Set. D0270 Market Domain Data Incremental Set. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.1.3 | Within 1 WD of receipt of MDD. | Send acknowledgement that data has been received1. | SMRA. | MDDM. | P0024 Acknowledgement. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.1.4 | If data in incorrect format, corrupt or otherwise cannot be loaded. | Send notification and await receipt of corrected MDD. | SMRA. | MDDM. | P0035 Invalid Data. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.1.5 |
| Send corrected MDD. | SVAA. | SMRA. | Refer to 3.1.2 for dataflows. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.1.6 | Within 1 WD of receipt of MDD. | Send acknowledgement that data has been received1. | SMRA. | MDDM. | P0024 Acknowledgement. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.1.7 | If data in correct format (as soon as practicable, and in any case within 5 WD). | Update database2. | SMRA. |
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REF. | WHEN | ACTION | FROM | TO | INFORMATION REQUIRED | METHOD |
3.2.1 | As soon as possible and in any event within 5 WD of (i) the effective date of the change; or (ii) receiving notification that a change is required if this occurs after the effective date of the change. | Provide changes to MS data, excluding Metering Point Address and Metering Point Postcode3, made by LDSO | LDSO | SMRA. | Changes to MS data. (e.g. MSID; LLF Class Id4, GSP Group Id; 1998 Trading Arrangement Indicator; Disconnection Date5 and address of premises). | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.2.2 | On receipt of data. | Perform validation checks (i.e. Supplier Id etc are valid as published by SVAA (MDDM)). | SMRA. |
| Appendix 4.3 – Data Validation. | Internal Process. |
3.2.3 | Unsuccessful validation. | Notify originator of receipt of invalid data. | SMRA. | LDSO | Original message identifier and reason(s) for failure. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.2.4 | Upon successful validation and within 1WD of 3.2.2 above. | Update database. | SMRA. |
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3.2.5 |
| Confirm changes of data. | SMRA. | LDSO. Current and / or future Supplier. Current and / or future DA. | MSID; relevant changed data; current Supplier Id; Data Aggregator Id. D0171 Notification of Distributor Changes to Metering Point Details. D0209 Instruction(s)to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.2.6 | Following 3.2.5. | Process instructions in accordance with section 3.11. | DA. |
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REF. | WHEN | ACTION | FROM | TO | INFORMATION REQUIRED | METHOD |
3.3.1 | As soon as possible and in any event within 5 Working Days of (i) the effective date of the change; or (ii) receiving notification that a change is required if this occurs after the effective date of the change7 8. | Notify changes of MSID specific changes by Supplier. | Current and / or future Supplier. | SMRA. | D0205 Update Registration Details9. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.3.2 | On receipt of data. | Perform validation checks (i.e. Supplier Id etc are valid as published by SVAA (MDDM)). | SMRA. |
| Appendix 4.3 – Data Validation. | Internal Process. |
3.3.3 | Unsuccessful validation. | Notify originator of receipt of invalid data. | SMRA. | Current and / or future Supplier. | D0172 Confirmation of Changes. D0203 Rejection of Changes to Metering Point Details. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.3.4 | Successful validation. | Update database. | SMRA. |
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3.3.5 | Within 1 WD10 of 3.3.4 above. | Confirm changes of data. | SMRA. | LDSO Current Supplier. Future Supplier. Current and / or future DA, as appropriate. | MSID; relevant changed data; current Supplier Id; Data Aggregator Id. D0172 Confirmation of Changes. D0213 Advice from MPAS of Changed Metering Point Details. D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.3.6 | Following 3.3.5. | Process instructions in accordance with section 3.11. | DA. |
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3.3.7 |
| DA validates instructions from SMRA. If SMRA instructions valid, update database. If problem with file not caused by DA notify SMRA. Generate a revised file and send or resend an exact copy of file or if problem caused by DA notify DA. | DA. DA.
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SMRA.
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P0035 Invalid Data (for physical integrity problems) or D0023 Failed Instructions (for instruction level problems). D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Internal Process.
Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.3.8 | Within 1 WD of 3.3.4 above. | If NHHDC appointment details changed, confirm changes of data. | SMRA. | Old NHHDA11. | D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.3.9 | Following 3.3.8. | Process instructions in accordance with section 3.11. | Old NHHDA. |
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REF. | WHEN | ACTION | FROM | TO | INFORMATION REQUIRED | METHOD |
3.4.1 | Between SSD-28CD and SSD-1 WD or where SMRA allows a registration application on SSD, on the SSD12 | Notification of Settlement liability for supply. | New Supplier. | SMRA. | D0055 Registration of Supplier to Specified Metering Point11. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.4.2 | On receipt of data. | Perform validation checks. | SMRA. |
| Appendix 4.3 – Data Validation. | Internal Process. |
3.4.3 | On unsuccessful validation and within 1 WD12 of 3.4.2. | Notify originator of receipt of invalid data. | SMRA. | New Supplier. | D0057 Rejection of Registration. If MSID is root of error or missing, then this data item may be omitted. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.4.4 | On successful validation and within 1 WD13 of 3.4.2. | Notify change of Settlement liability for MSID and Supply Start Date | SMRA. | LDSO
New Supplier.
Old HHDA, new HHDA. | New Supplier Id; MSID and Supply Start Date. D0171 Notification of Distributor Changes to Metering Point Details. D0172 Confirmation of Changes. D0217 Confirmation of the Registration of a Metering Point. D0260 Notification from MPAS of Old Registration Details. D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.4.5 | Following 3.4.4. | Process instructions in accordance with section 3.11. | HHDA. |
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3.4.6 | Within 1 WD14 of 3.4.2. | If validation checks successful, notify loss of Settlement liability to old Supplier. | SMRA15. | Old Supplier. | D0058 Notification of Termination of Supply Registration. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
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3.5.1 | On change of DA. | Notify appointment of New DA for MSID. | Current and / or future Supplier. | SMRA. | D0205 Update Registration Details. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.5.2 | On receipt of data. | Perform validation checks. (i.e. Supplier Id etc are valid as published by SVAA (MDDM)). | SMRA. |
| Appendix 4.3 – Data Validation. | Internal Process. |
3.5.3 | On unsuccessful validation and within 1 WD12 of 3.5.2. | Notify originator of receipt of invalid data. | SMRA. | Current and / or future Supplier. | D0203 Rejection of Changes to Metering Point Details. If MSID is root of error or missing, then this data item may be omitted. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.5.4 | On successful validation and within 1 WD18 of 3.5.2. | Notify change of appointment of DA. | SMRA. | LDSO. Current and / or future DA, as appropriate. Current Supplier. Future Supplier. | MSID; Supply Start Date; New DA Id; Effective to Settlement Date; Old DA Id. D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. D0172 Confirmation of Changes. D0213 Advice from MPAS of Changed Metering Point Details. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.5.5 | Following 3.5.4. | Process instructions in accordance with section 3.11. | DA. |
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REF. | WHEN | ACTION | FROM | TO | INFORMATION REQUIRED | METHOD |
3.6.1 | Within 2 WD of completion of the works associated with the new connection, or LDSO’s decision or agreement with the Supplier to enter a new MSID. | Notify new MSID data. | LDSO | SMRA. | MSID, GSP Group Id, LLF Class Id20, 1998 TA Indicator and Metering Point Address. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.6.2 | Between SSD-28CD and SSD-1 WD or where SMRA allows a registration application on SSD, on the SSD14 | Notify Settlement liability for MSID and Supply Start Date21. | Supplier. | SMRA. | D0055 Registration of Supplier to Specified Metering Point11. DA Id; DC Id, Profile Class, Standard Settlement Configuration, Measurement Class and Energisation Status22. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.6.3 | Within 1 WD of either 3.6.1 or 3.6.2. | Perform validation checks. If attempt made to change Energisation Status to “energised” or ” de-energised” whilst any mandatory field is blank, then invalidate Registration (i.e. unsuccessful). | SMRA. |
| Appendix 4.3 – Data Validation. | Internal Process. |
3.6.4 | On unsuccessful validation and within 1WD12 of either 3.6.1 or 3.6.2. | Notify originator of receipt of invalid data. | SMRA. | Supplier. | D0057 Rejection of Registration. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.6.5 | On successful validation and within 1WD23 of 3.6.2. | Notify Settlement liability for New MSID. | SMRA. | LDSO
Supplier.
DA. | Supplier Id; MSID; DA Id24, DC Id24 and Supply Start Date. D0171 Notification of Distributor Changes. D0172 Confirmation of Changes. D0217 Confirmation of the Registration of a Metering Point. D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.6.6 | Following 3.6.5. | Process instructions in accordance with section 3.11. | DA. |
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REF. | WHEN | ACTION | FROM | TO | INFORMATION REQUIRED | METHOD |
3.7.1 | Between SSD-28CD and SSD-1WD or where SMRA allows a registration application on SSD, on the SSD14 | Notification of Settlement liability for supply. | New Supplier. | SMRA. | D0055 Registration of Supplier to Specified Metering Point11. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.7.2 | On receipt of data. | Receive notification of New Supplier liability and perform validation checks. | SMRA. |
| Appendix 4.3 - Data Validation. | Internal Process. |
3.7.3 | On unsuccessful validation and within 1 WD12 of 3.7.2. | Notify originator of receipt of invalid data. | SMRA. | New Supplier. | D0057 Rejection of Registration. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.7.4 | On successful validation and within 1 WD24 of 3.7.2. | Notify change of Settlement liability for MSID and Supply Start Date. | SMRA. | LDSO.
New Supplier.
Old NHHDA, new NHHDA. | New Supplier Id; MSID and Supply Start Date. D0171 Notification of Distributor Changes. D0172 Confirmation of Changes. D0217 Confirmation of the Registration of a Metering Point. D0260 Notification from MPAS of Old Registration Details. D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.7.5 | Following 3.7.4. | Process instructions in accordance with section 3.11. | NHHDA. |
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3.7.6 | Within 1 WD25 of 3.7.2. | If basic validation checks successful, notify loss of Settlement liability to old Supplier. | SMRA26. | Old Supplier. | D0058 Notification of Termination of Supply Registration. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
REF. | WHEN | ACTION | FROM | TO | INFORMATION REQUIRED | METHOD | |
3.8.1 | At any time. | Request Refresh of database. | DA. | SMRA. | MSID, if for selective refresh. | Manual, Fax. | |
3.8.2 | Within 1 WD of 3.8.1 above for Full Refreshes. 27 | Notify applicant of scheduled date for delivery of Full Refresh28. | SMRA. | DA. | Scheduled date. | Manual, Fax. | |
3.8.3 | Within 15 WD of 3.8.1 above for Full Refreshes, within 1 WD29 for Selective Refreshes. | Send Refresh of database. | SMRA. | DA. | D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Electronic or CD ROM, or other method, as agreed. | |
3.8.4 | Following 3.8.3. | Process instructions in accordance with section 3.11. | DA. |
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3.8.5 | Within 28 CD of original message. | Request Resend of Instruction File. | DA. | SMRA. | Message sequence number and/or Date. | Manual. | |
3.8.6 | Within 1 WD of receipt of request. | Accept or refuse request. | SMRA. |
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3.8.7 | Within 1 WD30 of 3.8.4 above. | Resend message using same file sequence number.31 | SMRA. | DA. | Duplicate of original instruction (including date that file was originally sent). | Electronic or other method, as agreed. | |
3.8.8 | Following 3.8.7. | Process instructions in accordance with section 3.11. | DA. |
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REF. | WHEN | ACTION | FROM | TO | INFORMATION REQUIRED | METHOD |
3.9.1 | Following the removal of SVA Metering System. | Notify disconnection of SVA Metering System.32 | LDSO | SMRA. | Disconnection Date and MSID. | Manual, Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.9.2 | On receipt of notification. | Perform validation checks. | SMRA. |
| Appendix 4.3 – Data Validation. | Internal Process. |
3.9.3 | On unsuccessful validation. | Notify originator of receipt of invalid data. | SMRA. | LDSO | MSID, original message identifier and reason for failure. (If MSID is root of error or missing, then this data item may be omitted). | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.9.4 | On successful validation. | Notify removal of SVA Metering System33. | SMRA. | Current and / or future Supplier. Current and / or future DA. | D0171 Notification of Distributor Changes to Metering Point Details. D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Electronic or manual. |
3.9.5 | Following 3.9.4 | Process instructions in accordance with section 3.11. | DA. |
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3.9.6 | Following notification in 3.9.4 | Notify removal of SVA Metering System where the SVA Metering System is associated with Exemptable Generating Plant and the Export Meter(s) is Registered in CMRS. | Current and / or future Supplier. | BSCCo |
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3.9.7 | Following notification in 3.9.6 | BSCCo to update internal records. | BSCCo |
| Update records for Metering Equipment at an Exemptable Generating Plant comprised in both an SVA Metering System and a CVA Metering System. | Internal Process |
REF. | WHEN | ACTION | FROM | TO | INFORMATION REQUIRED | METHOD |
3.10.1 | Within 2 WD of completion of the works associated with the new connection, or LDSO’s decision or agreement with the Supplier to enter a new MSID. | Notify new MSID data. | LDSO | SMRA. | MSID, GSP Group Id, LDSO Id, LLF Class Id22, 1998 TA Indicator and Metering Point Address. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.10.2 | Between SSD-28CD and SSD-1 WD or where SMRA allows a registration application on SSD, on the SSD14 | Notify Settlement liability for MSID and Supply Start Date. | Supplier. | SMRA. | D0055 Registration of Supplier to Specified Metering Point. DA Id; DC Id, Profile Class, Standard Settlement Configuration, Measurement Class and Energisation Status24. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.10.3 | At the same time as 3.10.2 | Notify BSCCo of the sites(s) which form part of the Exemptable Generating Plant. | Supplier. | BSCCo. | Supplier Id, LDSO Id, Site Name, Site Address, GSP Group, Site Occupier Name, Connection Voltage | Fax/ Email |
3.10.4 | Within 1 WD of 3.10.3 | Request the EFSD {REGI} and associated details from LDSO. | BSCCo | LDSO | Supplier Id, Site Name, Site Address, Site Occupier Name, Connection Voltage, Energisation Status, Energisation Status Date, EFSD {REGI}. | Fax/ Email |
3.10.5 | Within 2 WD of 3.10.4. | Provide EFSD {REGI} and associated details. | LDSO | BSCCo | Supplier Id, Site Name, Site Address, Site Occupier Name, Connection Voltage, EFSD {REGI}, Energisation Status, Energisation Status Date, EFSD {REGI}. | Fax/ Email |
3.10.6 | Within 1 WD of 3.10.5 | Check that the EFSD {REGI} registered for the Import(s) in SMRS for Exemptable Generating Plant is earlier or the same as that registered for any related Export(s) in CRA. | BSCCo | CRA | Check data provided in conjunction with BSCP20. | Fax/ Email |
3.10.7 | Immediately after 3.10.6 and if checks are unsatisfactory. | Resolve issues. | BSCCo | Supplier |
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3.10.8 | Immediately after 3.10.6 or once issues resolved from 3.10.7. | Inform Supplier that registration can continue. | BSCCo | Supplier | Notification that registration of Import MSID(s) only can proceed. Note: Supplier may need to request a change in their Settlement liability following resolution of 3.10.7 via D0205 Update Registration Details35. | Fax/ Email |
3.10.9 | Following 3.10.8. | Update internal records for Meter(s) at an Exemptable Generating Plant comprised in both an SVA Metering System and a CVA Metering System. | BSCCo |
| Site Address, GSP Group, Export CVA MSID, Import SVA MSID, CVA Registrant details, SVA Supplier details and REFD. | Internal Process. |
3.10.10 | Within 1 WD of either 3.10.1 or 3.10.2. or immediately after 3.10.9 | Perform validation checks. If attempt made to change Energisation Status to “energised” or “de-energised” 25 whilst any mandatory field is blank, then invalidate Registration (i.e. unsuccessful). | SMRA. |
| Appendix 4.3 – Data Validation. | Internal Process. |
3.10.11 | On unsuccessful validation and within 1 WD12 of either 3.10.1 or 3.10.2. or immediately after 3.10.9 | Notify originator of receipt of invalid data. | SMRA. | Supplier. | D0057 Rejection of Registration. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.10.12 | Immediately after 3.10.11 | Notify BSCCo of rejection of Registration. | Supplier | BSCCo |
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3.10.13 | On successful validation and within 1 WD36 of 3.10.2. or immediately after 3.10.9 | Notify Settlement liability for New MSID. | SMRA. | LDSO
Supplier.
DA. | Supplier Id; MSID; DA Id24, DC Id24and Supply Start Date. D0171 Notification of Distributor Changes. D0172 Confirmation of Changes. D0217 Confirmation of the Registration of a Metering Point.
D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.10.14 |
| DA validates instructions from SMRA. If SMRA instructions valid, update database.
If problem with file not caused by DA notify SMRA.
Generate a revised file and send or resend an exact copy of file or if problem caused by DA notify DA. | DA.
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SMRA.
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P0035 Invalid Data (for physical integrity problems) or D0023 Failed Instructions (for instruction level problems.
D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Internal Process.
Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.10.15 | Within 5 WD of 3.10.13 | Notify BSCCo of all MSID(s) which are part of Exemptable Generating Plant. | Supplier | BSCCo | List of MSID(s). | Fax/ Email |
REF. | WHEN | ACTION | FROM | TO | INFORMATION REQUIRED | METHOD |
3.11.1 | On receipt of file. | Perform validation checks. | DA. |
| D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Internal Process. |
3.11.2 | If validation successful. | Update database with instruction data. | DA. |
| D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Internal Process. |
3.11.3 | If validation unsuccessful. | Notify SMRA of problem. | DA. | SMRA. | P0035 Invalid Data (for transmission problems). D0023 Failed Instructions (for instruction level validation problems). | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
3.11.4 | Upon receipt of failure notification. | If transmission problem, resend exact copy of instruction file (with same file sequence number). | SMRA. | DA, Supplier. | D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
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| If file validation problem, generate and send refresh file (and advise DA of file sequence number). |
| DA, Supplier. | D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. |
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| If problem caused by fault on SMRA’s system, resolve failure and generate and send revised file containing all instructions required to rectify the situation (and advise DA of file sequence number). |
| DA, Supplier | D0209 Instruction(s) to Non Half Hourly or Half Hourly Data Aggregator. |
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| If problem believed to be caused by DA, notify DA and Supplier. |
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| If unable to resolve failure, notify Supplier. |
| Supplier | As appropriate. |
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| If problem caused by fault on Managed Data Network, treat failure as request for Resend in accordance with section 3.8. |
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REF. | WHEN | ACTION | FROM | TO | INFORMATION REQUIRED | METHOD |
4.2.5.1 | On detection of error within objection period. | Contact other Supplier and agree Registration is in error. | Supplier. | Other Supplier. | MSID. | Telephone or Fax. |
4.2.5.2 | On joint agreement that error exists and within objection period. | Register objection. | Old Supplier. | SMRA. | D0064 Notification of an Objection to Change of Supplier Made By the Old Supplier. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
REF. | WHEN | ACTION | FROM | TO | INFORMATION REQUIRED | METHOD |
4.2.6.1 | On detection of error (if after objection period). | Contact other Supplier and agree Registration is in error. Agree re-registration date (new SSD). | Supplier. | Other Supplier. | MSID. Proposed new SSD. | Telephone or Fax. |
4.2.6.2 | As soon as practicable after end of lock-out period +1 WD. | Re-register MSID with agreed SSD. | Old Supplier. | SMRA. | D005511 Registration of Supplier to Specified Metering Point. | Electronic or other method, as agreed. |
Property | Non Half Hourly | Half Hourly |
Profile Class | Valid Profile Class (as specified in MDD) required | Profile Class not required |
Standard Settlement Configuration | Valid Standard Settlement Configuration (as specified in MDD) required | Standard Settlement Configuration not required |
Data Aggregator Appointment | Data Aggregator required to be specified as non half hourly in MDD | Data Aggregator required to be specified as half hourly in MDD |
Data Collector Appointment | Data Collector required to be specified as non half hourly in MDD | Data Collector required to be specified as half hourly in MDD |
LLF Class Id | Valid LLF Class Id (as specified in MDD) required. | Valid LLF Class Id (as specified in MDD) required. |
MOA Appointments for Unmetered Supplies | Unmetered Supply Operator to be specified (from a list of Unmetered Supply Operators in MDD), in place of the SVA MOA, in the SVA MOA field to ensure a valid Unmetered Supplies Operator is appointed. Appropriate ‘Measurement Class’ has been recorded for Non Half Hourly Unmetered Supplies | Meter Administrator to be specified (from a list of Meter Administrators in MDD), in place of the SVA MOA, in the SVA MOA field to ensure a valid Meter Administrator is appointed. Appropriate ‘Measurement Class’ has been recorded for Half Hourly Unmetered Supplies |
Upon receipt of changes to Meter Information Data or Meter Asset Provider from a SVA Meter Operator Agent, the SMRA shall validate that the SVA Meter Operator Agent is appointed for the SVA Metering System on the effective date of the change.
Serial | Sender | Process | Sub-Process | Recipient | Performance Measure | Service Levels | Reporting Method |
SP07 | SMRA | 1.6 Service Availability and Service Levels | SMRA & SVAA MSID Count – SMRA File | N/A | SMRA/SVAA MSID Count Comparison between SMRA and SVAA files | SMRA MSID Count | Provision of data under 1.6 |
1 For the avoidance of doubt, the SMRA can fulfil this obligation by an automatic acknowledgement of receipt sent by the SMRA’s Managed Data Network gateway
2 The SMRA shall maintain a history of change.
3 If updating Metering Point Address and/or Metering Point Postcode refer to the timescale as defined in the REC.
4 LLF Class Id will contain the actual LLF Class Id and not a default LLF Class Id. However, it is recognised that the default LLF Class Id may be the same in which case no change will occur.
5 If this is a Transfer of Registration to CMRS, the Disconnection Date shall be one day before the Effective From Date in BSCP68, Section 3.1.
6 Where a bulk change of agent is being initiated, BSCP513 must have been completed prior to triggering this process. Updates to the SMRS Database resulting from a bulk change of agent will be conducted without adversely impacting the SMRA’s normal daily operations.
7 The SMRA System must not preclude changes made by a Supplier before the Final Reconciliation Volume Allocation Run.
8 If the effective date of the change is before the current effective date contained in the SMRS, the Supplier will determine whether or not to correct the error as required by the BSC.
9 When registering a Supplier-serviced Metering System, the Supplier must ensure that the Meter Operator Id (J0178) is for their appointed SVA MOA, and that the value for Meter Operator Type (J0675) is valid in SMRS for the Measurement Class.
10 For notifications received before 18:00 on a Working Day, SMRA will reply by 06:00 on the next Working Day.
11 All continuous preceding NHHDAs that were appointed for the current Supplier Registration, in the previous 15 months of the current Supplier Registration, prior to the change.
12 Providing that the registration is received by 1800 on SSD.
13 For notifications received before 18:00 on a Working Day, SMRA will reply and notify by 06:00 on the next Working Day.
14 For notifications received before 18:00 on a Working Day, SMRA will notify by 06:00 on the next Working Day.
15 The SMRA shall provide a Contact Notice Facility in accordance with Appendix 4.4 and shall not provide automatic disclosure of the New Supplier’s identity.
16 This table applies to Non-Half Hourly Data Aggregation with effect from 1 April 2000.
17 Where an approved bulk change of agent affects the Non Half Hourly Data Aggregator, this process will be completed without adversely impacting normal daily operations.
18 For notifications received before 18:00 on a Working Day, SMRA will notify by 06:00 on the next Working Day.
19 Where the new connection is a Metering System which is associated with Exemptable Generating Plant and where the Export Meter(s) is Registered in CMRS, refer to section 3.10 ‘New Connection for Metering System which is associated with Exemptable Generating Plant and where the Export Meter(s) is Registered in CMRS’.
20 LLF Class Id will contain the actual LLF Class Id or where this is not known a default LLF Class Id.
21 If a Registration Transfer from CMRS, the Supply Start Date will be the “Effective From Date” defined in BSCP68, Section 3.2.
22 Agent Ids (DA/DC) and other marked items are not mandatory for a Supplier to register liability whilst the Energisation Status has not yet been provided.
23 For notifications received before 18:00 on a Working Day, SMRA will notify by 06:00 on the next Working Day.
24 For notifications received before 18:00 on a Working Day, SMRA will reply and notify by 06:00 on the next Working Day.
25 For notifications received before 18:00 on a Working Day, SMRA will notify by 06:00 on the next Working Day.
26 The SMRA shall provide a Contact Notice Facility and shall not provide automatic disclosure of the New Supplier’s identity.
27 A Full Refresh includes SMRS data for all the GSP Groups relevant to the DA’s activities.
28 If request for Refresh is refused, (e.g. for an MSID not registered on the SMRS), then the SMRA shall notify the applicant within 1 WD of request. The notification shall state the reason for the refusal.
29 For notifications received before 15:00 on a Working Day, the SMRA will reply by 06:00 on the next Working Day subject to a maximum of 50 per day. Where the SMRA receives more than 50 notifications on any Working Day, the SMRA shall process these notifications in accordance with Appendix 4.5
30 For notifications received before 15:00 on a Working Day, the SMRA will reply by 06:00 on the next Working Day subject to a maximum of 50 per day. Where the SMRA receives more than 50 notifications on any Working Day, the SMRA shall process these notifications in accordance with Appendix 4.6
31 If request for Resend is refused, (e.g. for message more than 28 Days old), then the SMRA shall notify the applicant within 1 WD of request. The notification shall state the reason for the refusal.
32 Note that a physical Disconnection will not occur where this process is used in conjunction with BSCP68 for a Registration transfer to CMRS.
33 Once recorded, the SMRA shall not remove any MSID from the SMRA System until two years after the Disconnection Date of that MSID (as notified to the SMRA by the LDSO).
34 Where the new connection is not associated with an Exemptable Generating Plant with the Export Meter(s) registered in CMRS, refer to section 3.6 ‘New Connection for SVA Metering System’.
35 Note that EFSD {REGI} is determined in 3.10.1 and cannot be changed via D0205
36 For notifications received before 18:00 on a Working Day, SMRA will notify by 06:00 on the next Working Day.