List of all BSC Change Proposals
These pages list all Change Proposals (CP) issued since 2010. These are detailed proposals which are raised to amend CSDs and/or BSC Systems, but would not alter the BSC. They must have a clear aim, a single defined solution and contain the relevant redlined documentation changes.
CP1564 ‘Amendments to the approved IDD spreadsheets for P399’
CP1564 is a Housekeeping change seeking to update the NETA Interface Definition Documents Part 1 and 2 that were approved under P399 to correct a defect impacting sub-flows 3 & 4 of the SAA-I014 Settlement Reports.
CP1563 ‘Altering the Trigger Point for CT Commissioning’
CP1563 seeks to update the trigger points for Current Transformer (CT) Commissioning and subsequent sending of data flows as the Proposer considers that they are not appropriate for CT operated metering systems of all types.
CP1562 ‘Amendments to the approved IDD changes for P375’
CP1562 seeks to update the New Electricity Trading Arrangement (NETA) Interface Definition Documents(IDD) Part 1 and 2 that were approved under P375, to provide clarity to the relevant Parties that make use of the document.
CP1561 ‘Updating SVA DC Volume 1 and 2 for CP1546’
CP1561 looks to update the Supplier Volume Allocation (SVA) Catalogue Volume 1 and 2 to include the approved data flows and data items from CP1546.
CP1560 ‘Demand Control Event Process Clarifications’
This CP seeks to clarify the processes that take place after a Demand Control Event by amending the relevant Code Subsidiary Documents to ensure clarity and consistency.
CP1559 ‘Complex Sites Process Improvements’
This Change Proposal will deliver improvements to the Complex Sites process.
CP1558 ‘New Registration data items to facilitate MHHS’
This Change Proposal will introduce new Registration Service data items and supporting BSC processes into existing Supplier Meter Registration Service (SMRS) systems.
CP1557: Housekeeping change to update CP1532 solution
The CP1532 solution is required to be updated to reflect changes made to BSCP502 ‘Half Hourly Data Collection for SVA Metering Systems Registered in SMRS’ following the implementation of P420.
CP1556 ‘Improving the CVA Qualification Testing experience for VLPs and AMVLPs’
CP1556 looks to update BSCP70 ‘CVA Qualification Testing for Parties and Party Agents’ and the Communication Requirements Document to include a test request process and a list of P-flows for VLPs and AMVLPs.
CP1555 ‘Consumption data for Measurement Classes G and F’
This CP proposes to update the requirements in BSCP502 to require HHDCs to send D0036 or D0275 for non-Data Communications Company (DCC) enrolled Metering Systems and/or D0380 for DCC enrolled Metering Systems to Licenced Distribution System Operators (LDSOs).
CP1554 ‘Future proofing the measurement transformer standards’
CP1554 looks to future proof the measurement transformer standards in Code of Practices 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10
CP1553: Meters and Current Transformers minimum accuracy classes
This Change proposal looks to tighten the requirements for Meters and Current Transformers in the Code of Practice.
CP1552 ‘Reflecting BSCP501 timeframes in BSCP520 processes’
CP1552 seeks to provide clarity to market participants about the timeframes for various processes in BSCP520 ‘Unmetered Supplies Registered in SMRS’.
CP1551 ‘Measuring Instruments Regulations – updates to BSCP601’
CP1551 seeks to update BSCP601 ‘Metering Protocol Approval and Compliance Testing’ so it aligns with new Government legislation for new Meters being placed on the GB market.
CP1550: Updates to monitoring of voltage failure alarms requirements
This Change Proposal looks to simplify the management of phase failures and update the requirements of voltage failure alarms.
CP1549 ‘Amendment of BSCP516 to clarify the criteria for Non-Domestic SVA Metering Systems’
CP1549 seeks to remove the text from BSCP516 ‘Allocation of Profile Classes and SSC’s for Non Half Hourly SVA Metering Systems Registered in SMRS’ that suggests a Change of Measurement Class from HH to NHH Profile Classes 3 or 4 is not possible so that it aligns with the correct interpretation of the rules set out in the BSC.
CP1548 ‘Remove constraint requiring BMRS to publish data files in a specific CSV format and structure’
This change proposal, CP1548, seeks to remove the specification of particular download formats in NETA IDD Part 1 Document paragraph 4.13 and be housed and maintained in the BMRS API and Data Push User Guide
CP1547 ‘Clarification on Site Specific LLF Calculation Process for Embedded LDSOs’
CP1547 seeks to provide clarity for Embedded LDSOs that choose to calculate Site Specific Line Loss Factors rather than Mirroring, through updates to BSCP128.
CP1546 ‘Introducing DTC flows to transfer UMS Summary Inventories and Control files’
CP1545 ‘Introducing Technical Assurance of Metering (TAM) Central Volume Allocation (CVA) Specific Sample audits’
CP1544 ‘BSCCo Approved EFR Representative sign-off required for any EFR plan following escalation’
CP1543 ‘Use of DTC dataflow D0051 in the Half Hourly sector’
CP1542 ‘Transfer the obligation to visit de-energised sites annually from Data Collector to Supplier’
CP1541 ‘Use of D0004 in BSCP502’
CP1540 ‘Strengthening the Qualification – Change of Ownership Process’
CP1539 ‘Inclusion of LCCC as an Affected party in Metering Dispensation applications’
CP1538 Correct Specification of TERRE Tibco messages
The Assessment Report for CP1538 was presented to the ISG on 2 February 2021, where it was approved for implementation in the April 2021 ad-hoc BSC release
CP1537 ‘Extending the Timescales for agreeing Technical Assurance of Performance Assurance Parties (TAPAP) Findings Reports’
CP1536 ‘Use of DTC data flow D0379 for submission of unmetered Half Hourly data’
CP1535 ‘Interconnector Fuel Type Category update to BMRS’
CP1535 seeks to Add the North Sea Link (NSL) Interconnector to the BMRS. CP1535 will also enable the withdrawal of the CP1516 interim solution to incorporate data from IFA2 and ElecLink Interconnectors on the BMRS.
CP1534 ‘Introduce Change of Supplier (CoS) – No Meter Process’
CP1533 ‘Mandatory Sending of D0052 for DCC serviced SVA NHH Metering Systems’
CP1533 intends to update clause 3.2.6.50 in BSCP504 to remove instances of the word “new” in order to make it clear that D0052s shall be sent in all instances.
CP1532 ‘Reduce Half Hourly Change of Supplier timelines to meet the Initial Settlement Run’
CP1531 ‘Additionally provide the TUoS Report to National Grid ESO at the II Settlement Run’
Additionally provide the TUoS Report to National Grid ESO at the II Settlement Run
CP1530 ‘Introduction of a formalised process for the validation of measurement transformer ratios by Elexon’
CP1529 ‘Earlier initiation of Supplier Agreed Meter Readings process’
CP1528 ‘CoP4 clarification of BSC Party responsibility for Commissioning of measurement transformers that the BSC Party adopts’
CP1527 ‘Increase the minimum data storage capacity for Settlement Outstations and mandate specific selectable integration periods for Metering Codes of Practice’
CP1526 ‘Introduction of Service Level Agreements for rectifying Meter faults’
CP1526 seeks to introduce formal Service Level Agreements that should be adhered to by Meter Operator Agents (MOAs) and Licensed Distribution System Operators (LDSOs) when rectifying Half Hourly Meter faults to ensure continued overall accountability of rectifying faults on Metering Equipment.
CP1525 ‘Improving the involvement of the LDSO in the fault resolution process’
CP1525 seeks to define a new process that would place obligations on Licensed Distribution System Operators (LDSOs) to rectify Half Hourly Meter faults where the fault is with Metering Equipment owned by the LDSO.
CP1524 ‘Improving the communication methods in the fault rectification process’
CP1524 seeks to implement changes to the communication process used by parties involved in rectifying faults on Half Hourly Metering Equipment.
CP1523 ‘D0312 Process Alignment’
CP1522 ‘Updates to BSCP520 to align with working practices and UMSUG recommendations’
CP1521 ‘BSCP70 Amendments for IA and IEA’
This Change Proposal seeks to amend BSCP70 to remove the statement excluding Interconnector Administrator (IA) and Interconnector Error Administrator (IEA) roles from the requirement to undergo CVA Qualification Testing.
CP1520 Clarification to ‘Change of Ownership’ process in BSCP537
CP1519 ‘Treatment of Low Capacity Connections for Site Specific Line Loss Factor Calculations’
CP1518: Housekeeping change to address errors in the approved changes to BSCP514 for CP1515
CP1517: Changes to BSC Configurable Items for the TERRE Final Implementation Date
CP1516: New Interconnector Fuel Type Categories: ElecLink & IFA2
CP1515: Faster Switching
CP1514: Number of register digits for smart Meters
CP1513: Inconsistencies in BSCP601, CoP3 and CoP5
CP1512: Improving the format of BSCP11 forms
CP1511: Configurable Items
CP1510: Allow the online management of registrations, Market Entry and Market Exit
CP1509: Amend BSCP503 to add new recipients of the D0355 data flow
CP1508: Updating standards in the CoPs and BSCP601
CP1507: Updates to BSCP520 to align with working practices
CP1506: New Interconnector fuel type
CP1505: Off site Commissioning of current transformers
CP1504: amend BSCP201’s references to dual/single pricing
CP1503: Changes to European Transparency Regulation data
CP1502: Removal of Profile Classes 5-8 sampling data requirement
CP1501: Clarification of change of Supplier process
CP1500: SVA Qualification requirement for Smart Meter Configuration
CP1499: SVA Qualification Self-Assessment for Suppliers
CP1498: SVA Qualification Self-Assessment for MOAs
CP1497: Commissioning information data flows for HHMOAs
CP1496: Data flows
Introduction of two new dataflows for Commissioning in the Metering System process for LDSOs, Suppliers and MOAs. Use of Data Transfer Network
CP1495: Rejection response dataflow for a D0170
CP1494
CP1493
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CP1491
CP1490
CP1489
CP1488
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CP1486
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CP1482
CP1481
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CP1477
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CP1475
CP1474
CP1474 proposes to create new Change of Measurement Class processes for smart Meters.