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Balancing and Settlement Code

BSC PROCEDURE

BSCP533 – Appendix B:

PARMS Calculation Guidelines

Version 22.0

Date: 24 February 2022

BSCP533 Appendix B Relating to PARMS Calculation Guidelines

1. Reference is made to the Balancing and Settlement Code and in particular, to the definition of “BSC Procedure” In Section X, Annex X-1 thereof.

2. This is BSCP533 Appendix B, Version 22.0 relating to PARMS Data Provision.

3. This BSC Procedure is effective from 24 February 2022.

4. This BSC Procedure has been approved by the Panel.

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AMENDMENT RECORD

Version

Date

Description of Changes

Changes Included

Mods/ Panel/ Committee Refs

0.1

Code Effective Date

Re-badged AP533 to form BSCP533

1.1

Code Effective Date

Submitted to the Panel for approval

NCR313

2.0

27/03/01

Approved by the Panel on 22/02/2001

13/008

3.0

01 November

Changes for Modification P68

P68

NPAB19/210

4.0

01/03/03

Updated to reflect the terminology used in the BSC

CP852

NPAB22/244

5.0

01/08/03

Updated for Modification P62

P62

6.0

06/01/04

Updated for Modification P99

P99

7.0

01/05/04

Approved by SVG

P99

8.0

01/07/04

Consistency Amendments and Working Day timings updates

P99

SVG41/002

9.0

04/11/04

SVA November Release 2004

P124 and CP1016

SVG44/007

10.0

23/02/05

SVA February 05 Release and BETTA 6.3

BETTA 6.3, CP1091

SVG47/004

11.0

30/06/05

SVA June 05 Release

CP1103

SVG52/005

12.0

03/11/05

SVA November Release 05

CP1087

13.0

26/06/08

June 08 Release

CP1223

ISG84/01

SVG84/02

PAB84/11

TDC109/01

14.0

06/11/08

November 08 Release

CP1237

ISG88/01

SVG88/02

PAB88/03

15.0

05/11/09

November 09 Release

CP1248 v2.0

SVG97/01

16.0

01/11/10

November 10 Release

CP1325

SVG111/01

CP1339

SVG116/05

PAB116/06

17.0

01/07/11

June 11 Release

CP13341

SVG114/02

CP13441

SVG122/02

CP13481

SVG125/01

18.0

07/11/13

November 2013 Release

CP1387

PAB145/08

SVG145/04

19.0

29/06/17

June 2017 Release

CP1474

PAB191/08

SVG191/03

20.0

22/02/18

February 2018 Release

CP1487

PAB199/14

SVG199/03

21.0

01/09/21

1 September 2021 Non-Standard Release

P420

P316/05

22.0

24/02/22

February Standard Release

P429

Ofgem

Related Documents

Reference 1

PARMS User Requirements Specification

Reference 2

BSC Procedure: BSCP533 - PARMS Data Provision, Reporting and Publication of Peer Comparison Data

Reference 3

BSC Procedure: BSCP533 Appendix A - PARMS Data Provider File Formats

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this document is to specify the calculation guidelines associated with the information to be submitted to the Performance Assurance Reporting and Monitoring System (PARMS) which monitors market participants’ performance. This is intended to provide guidance for Data Providers (SMRAs, the SVAA, the CDCA or Suppliers) to assist them in the development of their systems.

1.2 PARMS Data

1.2.1 PARMS Data: General Description

PARMS data consists of data pertaining to the performance of specified market participants and is provided via a pre-determined series of files by agreed Data Providers. This data is specified in BSCP533 PARMS Data Provision, Reporting and Publication of Peer Comparison Data. The data will be loaded automatically (unless specified otherwise) into the PARMS database using the corresponding PARMS validation process.

2. NOTES ON SUBMISSIONS

This document concerns itself primarily with those Serials reported by Suppliers, and SMRAs and the data reported by them. A full list of Serials is included in Annex A of this document denoting who is responsible for reporting each Serial.

2.1 Classification of Serials

The Serials measure performance on four levels, these are:

    • Trading Arrangements

    • CVA Metering System

    • Suppliers

Each Serial is denoted by a two letter prefix followed by a two digit number. The two letter prefixes are as follows:

    • TA = Trading Arrangement

    • CM = CVA Metering System

    • SP = Supplier

2.2 PARMS Reporting

All Serials must be reporting on the current reporting period (t). A reporting period equates to a calendar month. For example, the November 2010 reporting period equates to 1 November 2010 to 30 November 2010.

2.3 Not Used

2.4 Not Used

2.5 Serial SP02 – Delivery of Performance Logs

Periodic checks will be made on PARMS data that has been submitted. These checks will take the form of a request for Drill Down Data to Suppliers, to be provided within +20 WD of request. Serial SP02 will record where data has not been received within the +20 WD.

2.6 Data Validation

PARMS will carry out two stages of validation.

The first stage will ensure the data is from a recognised email source as well as carrying out basic validation on the data enclosed and MDD.

The second stage will verify that the files submitted meet the physical formats required (as defined in BSCP533 Appendix A). Invalid data (due to incorrect fields) will result in the data file being rejected by PARMS and a log recorded of the invalid data. A negative acknowledgement will be sent to the Data Provider.

Successfully loaded data will result in an acknowledgement being sent to the Data Provider email address.

Suppliers will receive a second notification at +22 WD after the reporting period end showing what data has been received/is outstanding.

2.7 Supplier Validation

Each Supplier will have +5 WD from the date of receipt of performance data within which to validate the information. PARMS will send a copy of any data relating to a Supplier’s performance that is not submitted by the Supplier, this includes both Supplier Agent and SVAA data.

2.8 Use of Null

Where a Data Provider is submitting a null return the entry in the submission must follow the format as defined in BSCP533 Appendix A.

2.9 Resubmissions

Data may be resubmitted to correct a submission, for example after a request to do so by a Supplier who has discovered the information to be incorrect. If it is necessary to resubmit data then the Data Provider must make a full resubmission of the Serial(s) that have been changed in accordance with the file formats specified in BSCP533 Appendix A.

If a Data Provider is a Supplier Agent it must ensure the Serial contains all the original data for all Suppliers that has not changed as well as the amended data for the Supplier that has. The process for submissions and resubmissions are detailed in BSCP533.

2.10 Receipt and Sent dates

The document refers to a number of start and end events that are associated with the receipt and sending of data flows. In accordance with the approach taken in Party Service Line 100 ‘Generic Non Functional Requirements for Licensed Distribution System Operators and Party Agents’ and the relevant BSCPs, wherever the Data Transfer Network is used for transfer then the receipt/send boundaries are measured using the date/timestamp that is inserted at the gateway.

3 SERIALS

This section is organised according to who provides the data for the Serial (Data Provider). This means that some Serials will appear in both the DCs’ and SVA MOAs’ section.

3.1 Not Used

3.2 Not Used

3.3 Not Used

3.4 Not Used

3.5 Supplier Meter Registration Agents (SMRA)

3.5.1 SP07 – SMRA & SVAA MSID Count – SMRA File

SMRAs are to send a monthly MSID count giving a Metering System count per Settlement day per combination of GSP Group, Supplier, DA, aggregation type and energisation status.

SMRAs already provide most of this information, it should be noted however that P99 requires this information to be submitted in the standard text file format. SMRAs should refer to BSCP533 Appendix A.

3.6 CDCA Reports

3.6.1 CM01 - CVA MOA Proving Tests

All Proving tests should be carried out successfully eight (8) WD prior to the EFD for the Metering System. The CDCA will send a report detailing the following information:

Standard 1 – Count of Metering Systems where proving test was required

Standard 2 – Average number of WDs proving test is outstanding after EFD

Standard 3 – Count of proving tests outstanding after EFD

3.6.2 CM02 - CVA MOA Fault Resolution

This Serial measures the timeliness of rectification of Meter faults. The CDCA will send a report detailing the following information:

Standard 1 – Count of Metering Systems where faults have been notified

Standard 2 - Count of faults that have been notified

Standard 3 – Average number of WDs that faults are outstanding

Standard 4 – Average number of WDs to resolve faults

3.7 SVAA Reports

3.7.1 SP07 – SMRA & SVAA MSID Count – SVAA File

The SVAA will provide a monthly report detailing for each Supplier the number of Metering Systems (MSIDs) for each HH and NHH DA by GSP Group, Settlement date and Settlement type.

3.7.2 SP08 – Energy and MSIDs on Actuals

The SVAA will provide a report detailing the performance, HH and NHH, of each Supplier, where applicable, for each Settlement Date, for each Settlement Run type, for each GSP Group against the performance standards detailed in Annex S-1 of the Code. The Serial will contain details of:

    • The percentage of energy settled on actual data/AA

    • The percentage of Metering Systems settled on actual data/AA

    • The total energy attributable to that Supplier

3.7.3 SP09 – NHH Defaults

The SVAA will provide a report detailing the NHH performance of each Supplier, for each Settlement Date, for each Settlement Run type, for each GSP Group against the performance standards detailed in Annex S-1 of the Code. The Serial will contain details of:

    • The percentage of NHH Metering Systems settling on a default EAC

    • The total number of NHH Metering Systems settling on a default EAC

3.7.4 Not Used

3.7.5 TA01 – GSP Group Correction Factor

The SVAA will provide a monthly file detailing the number of Group correction factor queries raised during the reporting period.

3.7.6 TA02 – Annual Demand Ratio

The SVAA will provide a monthly file detailing the annual demand ratio value for each reporting period.

ANNEX A - LIST OF PARMS SERIALS

Type

Serial

Title

Measurement On

Data Provider(s)

Reporting Level

Supplier Validation Required

Trading Arrangements

TA01

GSP Group Correction Factor

Trading Arrangements

SVAA

GSP Group

No

Trading Arrangements

TA02

Annual Demand Ratio (ADR)

Trading Arrangements

SVAA

GSP Group

No

Agent

CM01

CVA MOA Proving Tests

CVA MOA

CDCA

National by CVA MOA

No

Agent

CM02

CVA MOA Fault Resolution

CVA MOA

CDCA

National by CVA MOA

No

Supplier

SP02

Delivery of Routine Performance Logs

Supplier

PARMS

Supplier by GSP Group

No

Supplier

SP07

SMRA & SVAA MSID Count

Supplier

SVAA & SMRA

Supplier, DA, GSP Group, Run Type

No

Supplier

SP08

Energy and MSID on Actuals

Supplier

SVAA

Supplier, GSP Group, Run Type, HH/NHH

Yes

Supplier

SP09

NHH Details

Supplier

SVAA

Supplier, GSP Group, Run Type

Yes

1 Please note: CP1334, CP1344 and CP1348 were implemented as part of the June 2011 Release, effective from 01 July 2011