This page gives you an overview of market entry, including the different types of BSC Party roles, qualification and the new market entry process.
Most Suppliers, Generators, and Licensed Distribution System Operators (LDSOs) may have to become a BSC Party because it is a condition within their Ofgem licence. Other companies wishing to trade within the BSC arrangements, like Non-Physical Trader and Virtual Lead Parties (VLPs), may also have to do so.
How it relates to you
If you are new to the industry we strongly recommend you read Beginners Guide to the Electricity Arrangements.
The next step is to establish the type of BSC Party you intend to become (e.g. Supplier, Generator, Non Physical Trader). You will find the description of each Party role in our Market Role guide.
New market entry process
A new digital platform, Elexon Kinnect Customer Solution, which is a self-service gateway, will offer you a complete online experience when completing the various steps required to enter the electricity market.
Elexon Kinnect aims to provide you with digital forms and access to market entry and asset registrations data. There will also be a guided process through the various routes you can take when registering different market roles.
You can currently see the steps and tasks required to enter the market in the ‘Current market entry process’ section below.
As well as market entry activities, Elexon Kinnect also allows BSC Parties to manage their account online. Future developments will also see changes to settlement and insight.
You can start using the Elexon Kinnect Customer Solution, self-service gateway from early 2021.
Current market entry process
The Market Entry team is happy to have an initial meeting to discuss and understand your requirements and guide you through the process.
To book a meeting
To arrange a meeting, please complete the market entry meeting request form.
Market entry process diagrams
The below market entry process diagrams take you through the requirements for applying to individual Market Roles. Each of the diagrams below link you to the relevant forms and documents you will need to enter the market.
SVA Qualification and Re-Qualification
If you wish to operate in any of the roles mentioned below, you will have to undergo SVA Qualification as part of your market entry steps.
- Supplier
- Data Collector
- Data Aggregator
- Meter Operator
- Meter Administrator
- Unmetered Supplies Operator
- Supplier Meter Registration Agent
- Virtual Lead Party
Further information
What support is on offer?
We provide new entrants with detailed guidance on the entry requirements. In addition, we also offer the following services:
