Knowledge Base
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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Can more than one BSC Party use the same High Grade line?
Yes, it is possible for different parties to share the same physical connection. You must indicate if this is your intention when placing the order. The High Grade service is […]
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Do I need to create my own Party ID or is one allocated to me?
You need to create your own BSC Party ID; this information is on the Accession Form and all the other BSCP forms you submit to us through the market entry […]
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How do I trade across the Interconnectors?
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I only want to become an Energy Contract Volume Notification Agent (ECVNA) or Metered Volume Reallocation Notification Agent (MVRNA). Do I have to sign the BSC?
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What are the costs associated with being a BSC Party?
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How long does the market entry process take?
This is dependent on your market role. It can take as little as 2 months for a Non-Physical Trader and up to a year for a Supplier. This will be […]
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How do I claim expenses?
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What am I entitled to claim for?
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What is the Q8 Committee?
Under BSC Section Q8, BSC Parties may claim compensation if they have suffered a material loss due to being unable to submit Physical Notifications during an unplanned Transmission Company Outage.
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