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Modifications, Change and Implementation
Section F of the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC) defines the requirements for
the development and implementation of proposals to amend the BSC arrangements.
These requirements are broken down into two processes:
- Amendments to the BSC; and
- Amendments to the Code Subsidiary Documents (CSD) and BSC Systems
(including software systems and associated documentation).
Modification Process
The procedure for amending the BSC is known as the Modifications Process and
is managed by the BSC Panel and ELEXON. For information on this process, Modification
documentation and details of Modification Groups, refer to the
Modifications section. If you would like to know the deadlines for submitting
Modification Proposals for the Panel's consideration view the
meeting and submission dates(121Kb)
.
Suggested amendments to the BSC can be raised through the Issues Process, which
enables BSC Parties to suggest topics for assessment without going through the formal
Modification Proposal process. Issues can be raised, assessed and closed at any
time.
Change Process
The Procedure for amendments to the CSDs and BSC Systems is known as the Change Process.
Details of this process are in
BSCP40(204Kb)
. For information on this process, Change documentation and reports, refer
to the Change Process section.
If you would like to know the deadlines for submitting change for specific releases/batches
view the Change Proposal Circular Batching Timetable(42Kb)
.
Implementation
Following the approval of a Modification Proposal or Change Proposal, the approved
changes are implemented through a series of planned releases, “BSC Systems Releases”,
as described in the Release Strategy. Programmes of work may include changes to
CVA and SVA software, associated documentation and processes. For information on
the implementation process, the Release Strategy and release documentation,
refer to the Implementation Process section.
A change that cannot be delivered as part of a planned release may be progressed
as a Special Project. BSC Smart Metering Review is currently the only open Special Project in progress.
Refer to
the Special Projects section for more information.