There are specific rules and process for any proposed change to the Data Integration Platform. This ensures changes are made in a controlled and auditable manner.
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Contact information
For all DIP enquiries, contact Elexon Support
Proposing a change
Any person can submit a DIP Change Request (CR) – regardless of whether they are a DIP User.
To submit a change request:
- Complete the DIP CR proposal form
- Email it to [email protected]
If you wish to submit your change request by other means, please contact the DIP Manager to discuss this.
Advice and support
The DIP Manager provides a ‘critical friend’ service to assist proposers in developing their DIP Change Request and ensuring it is complete before being submitted. Please contact us if you wish to discuss this.
Initial assessment
A submitted change request is reviewed and assessed by the DIP Manager.
You may be contacted at this stage if further information is required.
If the change is to be progressed, the progression route and rationale will be described, depending on the type of change it has been identified as. This will be published in an Initial Assessment.
For changes with cross-code impacts, the DIP Manager consults with and is bound by the determination of the Cross Code Steering Group (CCSG).
Consultation on proposed changes
As part of further assessment, the DIP Manager may conduct consultations to gather feedback on impacts, costs, implementation timescales, and views on the impact on DIP Objectives. The duration of consultations is typically at least 15 working days.
Additionally, workgroups can be convened by the DIP Manager to assist in assessing or developing a change.
Final assessment
A final assessment is prepared by the DIP Manager, summarising the change, impacts, cost-benefit analysis, proposed implementation date, assessment against DIP Objectives, and recommendations.
Where the proposed change requires amendments to the DIP Rules, proposed text amendments are included with the Final Assessment Report.
Full details of the DIP change process
This guidance note explains the different types of DIP changes, outlines the stages involved in the change process, describes how changes are assessed, details the decision-making process, and provides information on DIP change costs.
Changes before MHHS M10
Any changes to the DIP design should follow the MHHS Design Review Process. Potential changes to DIP Messages should also follow this process.
Non-system changes
Changes to the DIP Rules that do not require DIP system changes must follow the process in DSD004: DIP Change and Document Management.
Change register
The DIP Change Register is shown below. It provides an up-to-date overview of active and closed Change Requests (CRs).
To view public documents relating to a specific change, select that change from the list and click on the relevant link within the timetable.
DIP change meetings, including DCAB meetings and DIP CR workgroup meetings, are listed in the second page of the report. Public documents for each meeting can be accessed through the hyperlink on the meeting title.