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Market Domain Data (MDD)

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Please contact:

David Kemp

David Kemp
MDD Coordinator
Telephone: 020 7380 4303
Email: david.kemp@elexon.co.uk

What is MDD?

Market Domain Data is the central repository of reference data used by Suppliers, Supplier Agents and Licensed Distribution System Operators (LDSOs) in the retail electricity market. It is essential to the operation of Supplier Volume Allocation (SVA) Trading Arrangements. MDD is produced by the Supplier Volume Allocation Agent (SVAA) in the form of Data Transfer Network (DTN) flows D0269 (Market Domain Data Complete Set) and D0270 (Market Domain Data Incremental Set).

New MDD Table

A new entity has been introduced into MDD as part of the November 2009 BSC Systems Release. This entity records valid combinations of Meter Timeswitch Class (MTC), Line Loss Factor Class (LLFC), Standard Settlement Configuration (SSC) and Profile Class (PC) for each Distributor ID. This data provides Suppliers with an up to date source of valid combination data for use in the registration process.

MDD Change Process

The MDD change process is governed by PDF BSCP509 Changes to Market Domain Data (105Kb) If you are a market participant, you can submit MDD change forms to include or omit information from MDD. You can only make changes related to your own Market Participant ID (MPID).

Depending on the information that needs to be changed, you need to complete the relevant Word Entity forms (1Mb) alongside Word BSCP509/01 form (117Kb) . All change forms must be submitted, via email, to the MDD Co-ordinator.

Circulars

Two Circulars are issued during each MDD Publish in accordance with BSCP509. The information below explains the purpose of Circulars and why we send them out.

Impact Assessment Circulars inform you of the proposed changes to be included in a version of MDD. You are expected to carry out impact assessments on the changes and provide comments in relation to a particular change.

Final Circulars confirm the changes to be committed to a Publish. Once the Final Circular is issued, changes cannot be excluded from that version.

For more information and to download an MDD Circular, go to the MDD Circulars page.

Market Domain Data is now available on the Market Domain Data Online page. This page also features ad-hoc reports that may help you operationally.

Receiving MDD Files

You can nominate to receive MDD files via the DTN or email. Please let the SVAA know by emailing bscservicedesk@logica.com stating which option you prefer. Updated files are distributed from the MDD Publish date.

MDD Load Utility

We offer an MS Access tool which allows you to manipulate your MDD files for reporting purposes. You can download the MDD Load Utility below.

Notify me when a document is added/updated to this table Notify me when a document is added/updated to this table
TitleVersionIssue Date Documents to add to basket Notifying of updated documents
ZipMDD Load Utility (258Kb)00220/11/2009
ZipMDD Load Utility (265Kb)00420/11/2009

MDD Handbook

The MDD Handbook provides guidance on the how to complete MDD Change forms. It helps identify the relationships between entity forms and how the validation process works. A copy of the Handbook is available in the Useful MDD Documents table below.

Useful MDD Documents

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TitleVersionIssue Date Documents to add to basket Notifying of updated documents
PDFOverview of Market Domain Data (310Kb)1.023/03/2010
PDFMarket Domain Data FAQs (295Kb)1.023/03/2010
WordBSCP509 Appendix - MDD Entity Forms (1Mb)15.005/11/2009
PDFMDD Handbook (587Kb)3.005/11/2009
WordMDD Change Request Form (114Kb)17.025/06/2009
PDFMarket Domain Data (MDD) Made Easy (423Kb)1.005/07/2010

MDD Feedback

We welcome your feedback! Please comment on your experience and any comments you have on our processes. Please also let us know if you have any suggestions as to how we can improve this process. Fill out the Word Feedback Form (93Kb) and send it to mddc@elexon.co.uk

What else would you like to see on this page? Email your ideas to mddc@elexon.co.uk.

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