Market Entry
Who should we nominate as our initial Category A Authorised Signatory?
This is entirely up to you but we suggest they have sufficient authorisation within the company to make the relevant decisions for the amendments and requests required. They must be […]
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Do I need to pay for Authorised Signatories?
No, you do not need to pay to have Authorised Signatories.
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Can I change my own Party ID?
No, once you have acceded to the BSC with a particular Party ID you will not be able to change it unless you follow the Market Exit Process to remove […]
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How do I submit BSC Party operational contact details?
As part of the Market Entry process Elexon requires contact details from BSC Parties so that it can efficiently resolve operational queries and issues. Parties are requested to keep Elexon […]
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How can I remove someone’s authorisation?
To remove an Authorised Person the CRA must receive a BSCP38/5.1 Part A and D. These forms should be populated by a relevant Category A Authorised Person. If the person […]
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How often can I change and update our authorised people?
As often as you like. To update your authorised persons, you must follow the process in BSCP38. There is no limit to the number of authorised persons you have registered […]
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How can I check who is authorised for our company?
Each BSC Party should maintain a list of who within their company is authorised. Each year the Central Registration Agent (CRA) send a full list of the current Authorised people […]
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Which are the different categories of authorisation in BSCP38?
Section 4 of BSCP38 lists all of the authorisation categories in full and explains what the authorisation covers.
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All the Category A Authorised People have left our company. How do we create new ones?
Each company requires at least one category A authorised person as they are the only person who can add or cancel authorisations on behalf of your company. To set up […]
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I am an Authorised Person but have forgotten my password, can this be reissued?
Yes, there are various ways to do this. Contact the BSC Service Desk and request that your password be reissued. You may also Contact your Company OSM (if you have one) […]
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Why do we need to register Authorised Persons?
This is to safeguard the security of your company. We will only carry specific Code activities on behalf of your company at the request of persons you have specified as […]
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What is the Participant Test Service (PTS) and how much does it cost?
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How do I access the ECVAA Web Service (EWS)?
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Can High Grade lines be installed outside of the UK mainland?
Yes, we can now provide High Grade lines outside of the UK. The available line types and the associated costs are dependent on an individual quote. For further information, please […]
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Do I need Tibco Software to be able to use the High Grade service?
The Tibco software provides the mechanism for automated publication of Balancing Mechanism Reporting Agent (BMRA) data to your site. There are three main reasons you may choose not to order […]
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What are the Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) associated with the High Grade service?
The terms and conditions are covered under BSC Section D Annex 3. BSC Section O and associated documents contain further information on terms and conditions, and on the service itself.
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Are there any costs associated with the Low Grade and High Grade services?
The Low Grade service is free of charge to all BSC Parties. There are costs associated with the High Grade service but they are dependent on the type of service […]
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I currently use the Low Grade Service but want to order a High Grade service. How can I do this?
You need to send us a Communication Line Request form to start the process. We will request further technical information from you before we raise an order for the line.
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Do I need to lodge collateral (credit cover) with Elexon?
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What is the difference between a Market Participant Identifier (MPID) and a Party ID?
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