BSC Procedures (BSCPs)

This BSC Procedure defines the processes that the Non-Half Hourly Data Collector (NHHDC) shall use to carry out the collection and processing of Metered Data for Non-Half Hourly (NHH) SVA Metering Systems.

BSCP505 defines the processes that the Non Half Hourly Data Aggregator (NHHDA) shall use to carry out the processing of meter data for Non Half Hourly SVA Metering Systems. This procedure focuses on the interfaces between the NHHDA and other Agencies seen from the perspective of the NHHDA.

The purpose of this procedure is to ensure maintenance of an accurate, up-to-date set of Supplier Volume Allocation standing data. The standing data is used by the Supplier Volume Allocation Agent (SVAA) to ensure the correct working of its internal processing and, where appropriate, by the Central Registration Agent (CRA) for use in maintaining a list of BSC Agent details.

This Procedure defines those activities which enable the Supplier Volume Allocation Agent (SVAA) to fulfil its functions. The main functions of the SVAA are: Calculate the Daily Profiles; Volume Allocation Runs (VAR); Market Domain Data Management; Re-calculating AFYC and EAC values

The purpose of this BSCP is to ensure that all changes to Market Domain Data within the Supplier Volume Allocation arrangements are made in an auditable and controlled manner and where appropriate with due consultation with the affected parties. This BSCP covers the raising of a change (an MDD Change Request ‘MDD CR’), authorisation and notification of MDD items to all relevant Market Participants (MPs) including the SVAA.

This appendix relates to the MDD Entity Change Request Forms and is part of BSCP509 which deals with Changes to Market Domain Data.

BSCP509 ensures that all changes to Market Domain Data within the Supplier Volume Allocation arrangements are made in an auditable and controlled manner and where appropriate with due consultation with the affected parties. 

BSCP509 Appendix 2 relates to the MDD Change Request Entity Validation and is part of BSCP509 which deals with changes to Market Domain Data.

BSCP509 ensures that all changes to Market Domain Data within the Supplier Volume Allocation arrangements are made in an auditable and controlled manner and where appropriate with due consultation with the affected parties.

The electricity trading arrangements require the use of Profiles to derive half hourly demands of Active Energy for Metering System Identifiers being traded either as a Non Half Hourly Metering System or as a Non Half Hourly Unmetered Supply. A Profile represents a particular pattern of energy consumption over a given period. Profiles are required to represent the half-hourly pattern of average consumption for each of a number of distinct customer populations known as Profile Classes.

This BSCP defines the processes that Suppliers will use to initiate changes of Supplier Agent(s) in respect of multiple Non-Half Hourly Supplier Volume Allocation (SVA) Metering Systems where the number of Metering Systems involved exceeds a threshold established by the BSC Panel. It describes the method by which Suppliers will submit an application for such a change of agent(s) to BSCCo for consideration by the Panel and the process by which the Panel will make its determinations and communicate its decisions to the Supplier.

This BSCP is not intended for use in the event of a failing Supplier Agent and will not be used where there is a coincident change of Supplier and Supplier Agent.

Please Note that this page and document have now been archived as this BSCP is now obsolete.

BSCP515 defines a number of specific processes that Licensed Distribution System Operators will use in order to carry out ongoing distribution obligations required by the BSC and describes the high-level requirements of LDSOs and their relationship with other market participants such as the Suppliers, Supplier Meter Registration Agents (SMRAs) and the SVA Agent.

The Form should be used for the submission of CT or VT Error data for addition to the National Measurement Transformer Error Statement.

This Procedure defines the process of allocating Profile Classes and Standard Settlement Configurations (SSCs) to all Non-Half Hourly (NHH) Metering Systems registered in the Supplier Meter Registration Service (SMRS). The processes defined within this BSC Procedure are to be used from the GSP Group implementation date for each Supplier.

BSCP520 sets out the requirements for UMS registered in Supplier Meter Registration Service (SMRS). Metering data for Settlement purposes shall be derived utilising either: an Equivalent Meter (EM) providing Half Hourly (HH) data; or an Estimated Annual Consumption (EAC) per Metering System Identifier (MSID) with an appropriate Profile Class and Standard Settlement Configuration (SSC)

This BSCP covers the provision of Output Data and Market Indicator Data to the Performance Assurance Reporting and Monitoring System (PARMS) or the Performance Assurance Administrator (PAA). The data will be utilised within the PARMS techniques.

The procedure also covers the following techniques that are associated with the PARMS Service: Monitoring and Reporting; Peer Comparison (public and non-public)

BSCP533 Appendix A relates to the PARMS Data Provider File Formats and is part of BSCP533 which deals with PARMS Data Provision, Reporting and Publication of Peer Comparison Data.

BSCP533 covers the provision of Output Data and Market Indicator Data to the Performance Assurance Reporting and Monitoring System (PARMS) or the Performance Assurance Administrator (PAA). The data will be utilised within the PARMS techniques.

BSCP533 Appendix B relates to the PARMS Calculation Guidelines and is part of BSCP533 which deals with PARMS Data Provision, Reporting and Publication of Peer Comparison Data.

This BSC Procedure defines the process for providing assurance that Performance Assurance Parties (PAPs) are meeting their obligations as stated within the BSC or Code Subsidiary Documents as appropriate. It describes the key interfaces and timetable responsibilities for the role of the Performance Assurance Board (PAB) and/or Delegated Authority and other interested parties in the Technical Assurance of PAPs (TAP). The PAB may delegate such functions as it sees fit in accordance with the PAB Terms of Reference.

This BSCP defines the process of applying Supplier Charges to Suppliers operating under Supplier Volume Allocation. It describes the key interfaces and timetable responsibilities for Suppliers, SVAA, PARMS, the Performance Assurance Administrator (PAA) and BSC Finance.

The purpose of BSCP537 is to set out the process that Applicants must follow so that they can be Qualified under the Balancing and Settlement Code. Qualification ensures that all those participants who are required to be Qualified have developed their systems and processes to accepted industry standards and are able to fulfil the requirements of the Code. It also defines the roles and responsibilities of the main users. In addition it specifies various processes associated with Qualification including the Removal of Qualification and Re-Qualification processes.

The purpose of this BSCP is to set out the process that Performance Assurance Parties (PAPs) and BSCCo shall follow when an error and/or failure occurs where a PAP’s Risk Management Plan states that the Error/Failure should be addressed through the Error and Failure Resolution (EFR) process.