As a party operating within the BSC arrangements you will need to be able to send and receive communications to and from ELEXON and the BSC Agent systems.

Some communications are manual (via fax, post and email) but most are sent via electronic data flows. The electronic data flows are sent and received via 2 communication methods, the High Grade Service and the Low Grade Service.

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The High Grade Service: This provides access to all services and data through private network communication. For the BMRA service, the High Grade Services provides the capability for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week near real time information to be 'pushed' to the service users. Users of the High Grade service can access this data either through browser screens (using Service Provider supplied applets to refresh the screens on receipt of updates), or through a defined programmatic interface (using TIBCO software) (BMRS data only).

The Low Grade Service: This provides access to all services and data through the public internet, with consequently no guarantees on access times or availability. The Low Grade Service provides access to BMRA data through a browser, but without the automatic refresh, the users are responsible for 'pulling' the data for screen based access and file downloads.

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How much does it cost and how long does it take to order?

The Low Grade Service is free of charge for all Parties and takes ELEXON around 5WDs to process your request. For more information on what is required please look at the Communications Requirement Document.

The charges for the High Grade Service depend on the type of line you require and whether you require a disaster recovery line and TIBCO Software. The current charges can be found within the Schedule of specified communications charges. High Grade Lines in the UK take around 60WDs to install from the point of order, the time taken to install HG lines in Europe is dependent on the exact location and can be discussed at the point of order.

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What do I need to do?

Place a Communication Line Request . Once you have decided which service you require you will need to place an order with ELEXON. Follow either the Low Grade or High Grade order process within this diagram.