12.0

<div data-id="1-1.1" style="text-align:left">1.1 Overview</div>

<div data-id="1" style="text-align:left">1. Introduction</div>

<div data-id="2-2.1" style="text-align:left"><b>2.1 BSC Parties and CVA MOAs must either complete CVA <u class='defined-term'>Qualification</u> testing, request to ‘Opt Out’ of all or specific test flows or seek a Waiver. <u class='defined-term'>ECVNA</u>s and <u class='defined-term'>MVRNA</u>s must either complete CVA <u class='defined-term'>Qualification</u> tests or seek a waiver.</b></div>

<div data-id="2-2.2" style="text-align:left">2.2 Responsibility for Readiness before CVA <u class='defined-term'>Qualification</u> tests</div>

<div data-id="2" style="text-align:left">2. Watch Points</div>

<div data-id="3-3.1" style="text-align:left">3.1 Who does CVA <u class='defined-term'>Qualification</u> apply to?</div>

<div data-id="3-3.2" style="text-align:left">3.2 What is CVA <u class='defined-term'>Qualification</u>?</div>

<html><head></head><body><div data-id="3-3.3" style="text-align:left">3.3 What format do we have to send data to Central <u class="defined-term">System</u>s?</div></body></html>

<div data-id="3-3.4" style="text-align:left">3.4 What do the tests look like and how long do they take?</div>

<div data-id="3-3.5" style="text-align:left">3.5 <u class='defined-term'>ECVNA</u>s and <u class='defined-term'>MVRNA</u>s must complete all test flows relevant to their roles.</div>

<div data-id="3-3.6" style="text-align:left">3.6 Which data flows do I need to test?</div>

<div data-id="3-3.7" style="text-align:left">3.7 What is the relationship between the CVA <u class='defined-term'>Qualification</u> process and registration in the CRS?</div>

<div data-id="3-3.8" style="text-align:left">3.8 Do I also need to qualify with National Grid and the <u class='defined-term'>Funds Administration Agent</u>?</div>

<html><head></head><body><div data-id="3-3.9" style="text-align:left">3.9 As a <u class="defined-term"><u class="defined-term">Supplier</u></u> I am going through the SVA <u class="defined-term">Qualification Process</u>es. Do I still need to complete the CVA <u class="defined-term">Qualification</u> process?</div></body></html>

<html><head></head><body><div data-id="3-3.10" style="text-align:left">3.10 As an SVA <u class="defined-term"><u class="defined-term">Party</u> Agent</u>, I have been through the SVA <u class="defined-term">Qualification Process</u>es. Do I still need to complete the CVA <u class="defined-term">Qualification</u> process?</div></body></html>

<html><head></head><body><div data-id="3-3.11" style="text-align:left">3.11 I am a BSC <u class="defined-term">Party</u> sharing facilities / software / administration with another BSC <u class="defined-term">Party</u>. How do I avoid duplicating tests?</div></body></html>

<div data-id="3" style="text-align:left">3. What Needs To Be Done</div>

<div data-id="4-4.1" style="text-align:left">4.1 How do I make a booking?</div>

<div data-id="4-4.2" style="text-align:left">4.2 Can I apply to Waiver any tests?</div>

<div data-id="4-4.3" style="text-align:left">4.3 Can I apply to ‘Opt Out’ of CVA <u class='defined-term'>Qualification</u> testing?</div>

<div data-id="4" style="text-align:left">4. Dates and Booking</div>

<div data-id="5-5.1" style="text-align:left">5.1 How do I ensure my communications work beforehand?</div>

<div data-id="5-5.2" style="text-align:left">5.2 How does the FTP protocol work?</div>

<div data-id="5-5.3" style="text-align:left">5.3 What are the FTP connection parameters?</div>

<html><head></head><body><div data-id="5-5.4" style="text-align:left">5.4 What is the Central <u class="defined-term">System</u>s Participant ID?</div></body></html>

<div data-id="5-5.5" style="text-align:left">5.5 What do I do if I have more than one ID using the same line?</div>

<div data-id="5-5.6" style="text-align:left">5.6 What happens during testing?</div>

<div data-id="5-5.7" style="text-align:left">5.7 What happens if it does not work?</div>

<div data-id="5-5.8" style="text-align:left">5.8 Where can I get further assistance?</div>

<div data-id="5" style="text-align:left">5. Ensuring the Schedule Can Be Met</div>

<div data-id="6-6.1" style="text-align:left">6.1 How are the results recorded and reported?</div>

<div data-id="6-6.2" style="text-align:left">6.2 Do I have to pass every test?</div>

<div data-id="6-6.3" style="text-align:left">6.3 Can I be partially qualified?</div>

<div data-id="6-6.4" style="text-align:left">6.4 How do I know when I have completed the CVA <u class='defined-term'>Qualification</u> and Registration Processes?</div>

<div data-id="6" style="text-align:left">6. Status and Records</div>

<div data-id="7" style="text-align:left">7. Data Flows</div>

<div data-id="further-information" style="text-align:left">Further information</div>

CONTENTS

A New Participant’s Guide to CVA Qualification V12.0

Defined Terms

Cross-references