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Response template
Supplier Party name
Please complete
Solution no.
Please complete
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Contents
Information required ............................................................................................... 3
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Confirmation of Meter Eligibility...................................................................... 5
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Summary of solutions proposed ..................................................................... 6
3
Scope of services ............................................................................................. 8
4
Technical architecture ..................................................................................... 9
5
Security management model ......................................................................... 11
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Service management model .......................................................................... 16
7
Commercial model ......................................................................................... 17
8
Meters ............................................................................................................. 19
9
Communications module ............................................................................... 22
10 Communications network .............................................................................. 24
11 SMSO services/Head End and User Interface .............................................. 27
12 Contact details................................................................................................ 30
13 Views on proposal to share information relating to the scope of the Report
with all Supplier Parties ........................................................................................ 31
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Information required
This section sets out the information DCC requires in order for meters to be included
in the scope of the Report. This information will also form the basis of DCC’s analysis
of the feasibility and cost of options within the Report. Note that in order to develop
its Report DCC may ask Supplier Parties to provide further information during the
Report production process.
Supplier Parties responding to this Invitation are asked to provide:
 Confirmation of Meter Eligibility
 Summary of solutions proposed
 Contact details
 Views on DCC’s proposal to share information relating to the scope of the Report
with all Supplier Parties.
Supplier Parties responding to this Invitation are asked to provide the following
information about their proposed meter solutions:
Scope of services
Technical architecture
Security management model
Service management model
Commercial model
Meters
Communications
module
Communications
network
SMSO
Services/Head End
and User Interface
There are two response templates for this Invitation: this Word document and an
Excel spreadsheet. Please complete one copy of spreadsheet, which will cover all
solutions. Please complete one copy of this Word template for each solution
proposed. Please clearly identify on the front page of this template which solution is
covered.
Attachments may be included as embedded documents as part of Supplier Parties’
responses. For each embedded document, please clearly identify the name of the
Supplier Party and the solution number.
To avoid the need to repeat information when responding to this Invitation, Supplier
Parties may provide a set of information about a group of meter types that are
supported by a single solution, where the solution operates in the same way for those
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meters and supports the same set of SMETS1 services for those meters. This is
illustrated below.
Solution example 1
Head End/UI A
Solution example 2
Head End/UI B
Comms Network A
Comms Network B
Comms Module A
Comms Module B
Meter C
Meter B
Meter A
Meter D
Note that in responding to the questions in Section 8, Supplier Parties will be
required to provide information about each meter type supported by the solution.
Supplier Parties are requested to provide the information set out in the sections
below.
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Confirmation of Meter Eligibility
In responding to this Invitation, you confirm that:
 In accordance with SEC N3.4, each meter you propose for inclusion in the scope
of the Report is an Eligible Meter, that is, each meter is:

either a SMETS11 Meter or subject to an upgrade plan which will result in it
being a SMETS1 Meter prior to its Enrolment; and

installed at premises (or planned to be installed at premises) for which the
Supplier Party that proposes the meter is an energy supplier. (SEC N1.1)
 All information provided in response to this Invitation is correct to the best of your
knowledge.
Please provide this confirmation
[Yes/No]
Supplier Parties are reminded that meters must be compliant with SMETS1 before
those meters can be enrolled as part of any Enrolment Project that might result from
the Report. Prior to the point of enrolment, Supplier Parties will be required to confirm
to DCC that the meter complies with SMETS1, in accordance with SEC N2.5. For the
avoidance of doubt, Supplier Parties are not required to provide this confirmation in
response to this Invitation.
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Summary of solutions proposed
To enable DCC to identify the number and nature of SMETS1 solutions that Supplier
Parties wish to be considered as part of the Report, please provide the following high
level information about each SMETS1 solution you wish to propose. More detailed
questions on the solutions follow in the sections below.
Please use the response spreadsheet to indicate if you wish multiple meters to be
considered as part of the same solution. For example, you may indicate that several
meter types may all be considered as a single solution, ‘Solution 1’.
2.1
Meter solutions procured
For each meter solution that you have procured and that you wish DCC to include in
the scope of the Report, please complete a column in the ‘Solutions proposed –
procured’ sheet of the response spreadsheet, providing the following information:
 Solution group
 Meter manufacturer (name of organisation)
 Meter model
 Meter hardware version
 Meter firmware version (number or ID)
 Meter fuel type (electricity, gas or dual fuel)
 Meter SMETS1 compliance status (SMETS1 compliant or SMETS1 capable)
 Meter communications profile (e.g. DLMS over ZigBee, ZigBee SE, SSWG,
including protocol version)
 Communications Module Provider (name of organisation)
 Type of Communications Module (e.g. SIM or communications hub)
 Communications Services Provider (name of organisation)
 Smart Metering System Operator (name of organisation).
‘Solutions proposed – procured’ sheet in response spreadsheet [Y/N]
completed
2.2
Meter solutions gained through Change of Supplier
For each meter solution that you have gained through a Change of Supplier event
and that you wish DCC to include in the scope of the Report, please complete a
column in the ‘Solutions proposed – gained’ sheet of the response spreadsheet,
providing the following information:
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 Previous energy supplier prior to Change of Supplier event
 Meter manufacturer (name of organisation)
 Meter model
 Meter hardware version
 Meter firmware version (number or ID)
 Meter fuel type (electricity or gas)
 Meter SMETS1 compliance status, if known (SMETS1 compliant or SMETS1
capable)
 Meter communications profile (e.g. DLMS over ZigBee, ZigBee SE, SSWG,
including protocol version)
 Details of the arrangements in place to allow the meter to operate in smart mode.
‘Meter solutions
completed
– gained’
sheet
in
response
spreadsheet [Y/N]
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Scope of services
To enable DCC to assess the level of SMETS1 Services that DCC could potentially
provide, please provide the following information relating to the scope of services
currently used or supported by SMETS1 solutions.
3.1
Comparison against Minimum SMETS1 Services
For each meter solution, please complete the ‘Scope of Services’ sheet in the
response spreadsheet to indicate the set of services used or supported by the
solution. The ‘Scope of Services’ sheet in the response spreadsheet includes the list
of Minimum SMETS1 Services as defined in SEC Appendix F. For each meter
solution, please indicate whether each SMETS1 Service is:
 used
 supported but not used
 to be supported following upgrade
 not applicable (e.g. gas-specific services are not applicable for electricity meters).
‘Scope of Services’ sheet in response spreadsheet completed
3.2
[Y/N]
Additional User Interface services
As part of its Report, DCC will consider options for providing additional services to
Supplier Parties in addition to the Minimum SMETS1 Services that DCC is
obliged to support.
For each meter solution, please identify below any additional user interface
(messaging) services supported but not included in the Minimum SMETS1 Services,
e.g. alarms, alerts, IHD firmware upgrade. Please add additional rows as required. A
nil return to this section is acceptable.
Description
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Technical architecture
To enable DCC to identify and assess the technical options for providing data
communications services to SMETS1 meters, please provide the following
information relating to the end-to-end technical architecture and requirements of
meter solutions proposed for inclusion in the Report.
4.1
High level architecture
Please provide a high level architecture diagram of the solution, showing a pictorial
end-to-end view of all systems involved and the interfaces between them. An
example diagram is included below:
Embed high level architecture diagram below
4.2
Solution design description
Please provide a supporting solution design description (for guidance, the description
document could be up to 10 pages). The description should cover as a minimum:
 Core functionality
 Integration – highlights and features of which DCC should be aware in assessing
feasibility
 Interface specifications
 Protocols
 Non-functional requirements – e.g. performance efficiency, usability, compatibility
(i.e. open standards such as XML)
 Storage – e.g. how and where data to support the solution is stored plus
approximation of storage capacity.
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Embed solution design description document below
4.3
Technical security controls
Please provide an overview of the technical security controls underpinning the overall
technical architecture of the solution:
Technical security controls
1. Describe how Supplier Party IT systems securely communicate with the meter and
In Home Displays
2. Describe any network separation/security zoning that is implemented to segregate
the smart metering solution from other lines of business (and how)
3. Describe what protective monitoring and defensive security functionality is
provided (e.g. to detect and respond to suspected cyber-attacks, either internal or
external in nature)
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Security management model
To enable DCC to develop potential options and then complete the security risk
assessment outlined in Section N2.10, please provide the following information
relating to the security arrangements for meter solutions proposed for inclusion in the
Report. Note that DCC is likely to seek further detailed information regarding security
arrangements during the development of the security risk assessment.
The questions below are intended to cover the end-to-end solution and are broadly
based on the ISO 27001 control areas. In responding to these questions, Supplier
Parties are requested to identify the controls and supporting evidence that are in
place, but are not required to provide detailed content at this point. For example, in
describing how you manage and control cryptography, you may identify that there is
a policy and standards in place but you are not required to explain the detailed
content of these documents.
5.1
Competent Independent Organisation report
Supplier Parties may submit a copy of a Competent Independent Organisation (CIO)
report on their SMETS1 solution as evidence.
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5.2
Security management model
Please provide the following information relating to the end-to-end SMETS1 solution:
Security Management Model
Risk Assessment and Treatment
1. Describe how you assess and then manage (or ‘treat’) the security risks to your
SMETS1 solution, identifying who is responsible for accepting any related residual
risks within your organisation.
Security Policies/Documentation
2. List the information security policy/framework documentation applicable to your
SMETS1 solution (or your organisation/business unit as a whole) and describe how it
is communicated to the relevant personnel.
Security Organisation
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Security Management Model
3(a). Describe your security organisation (organisational structure, locations,
overview of the teams involved both governance and technical / operational),
particularly with respect to your SMETS1 solution.
3(b). Identify whether you are members of any national/industry related security
groups or related information exchanges (e.g. CERT-UK’s CISP).
Human Resources (HR) Security
4(a). Confirm whether you perform background screening checks consistent with
BS7858 (Security screening of individuals employed in a security environment –
Code of practice) for the personnel involved with your SMETS1 solution.
4(b). Describe what security awareness training is provided to the personnel involved
with your SMETS1 solution.
Asset Management
5. Describe any information classification scheme that exists and which would
potentially be applied to information relating to your SMETS1 solution
Access Control
6. Describe how you ensure access to your SMETS1 solution, and the information
relating to it, is limited to authorised individuals with a ‘need-to-know’.
Cryptography
7. Describe how you manage and control the cryptographic key material relating to
your SMETS1 solution
Physical and Environmental Security
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Security Management Model
8. Describe how you appropriately protect the physical locations (e.g. network
operations centres, data centres, etc.) and equipment involved with your SMETS1
solution against unauthorised access and environmental threats
Operations Management
9(a). Describe what security-related operating procedures relating to your SMETS1
solution are documented, maintained and made available to the relevant users.
9(b). Describe how information security is taken into account as part of your change
control processes for your SMETS1 solution.
9(c). Describe what level of protective monitoring/event logging is implemented in
your SMETS1 solution.
9(d). Describe what you do to pro-actively monitor for technical security
vulnerabilities in your SMETS1 solution, assess the Smart Metering threat landscape
and how you react to any such events or changes.
Communications Security
10(a). Describe what network security functionality is in place to appropriately protect
your SMETS1 solution against unauthorised traffic interception or interference.
10(b). Describe how you appropriately secure any sensitive information relating to
your SMETS1 solution being sent into/out of your organisation (e.g. with customers,
partners, supply chain organisations).
System Acquisition, Development and Maintenance
11(a). Describe how you ensure that appropriate information security related
requirements are included in the requirements for any new Smart Metering
components or enhancements to existing capability;
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Security Management Model
11(b). Describe how you ensure that your Smart Metering IT systems and
applications are developed and built to be secure and resilient;
Supply Chain Relationships
12(a). Please identify who manufactures the Meter, IHD and Communications
equipment and where geographically the equipment is manufactured, assembled,
integrated and/or configured;
12(b). Where possible, summarise the ‘logistics journey’ the equipment goes on
before reaching the consumer household
12(c). Describe what level of testing and assurance any supplied devices have to
achieve (internal or CPA as an example)
12(d). Identify what security assurance has been undertaken on your Smart Metering
supply chain organisations (e.g. have your visited your supply chain and physically
assessed their security controls)
Information Security Incident Management
13(a). Describe how Smart Metering security incidents are reported and managed,
including with respect to any protective monitoring and defensive security
functionality that may be provided (e.g. to detect and respond to suspected cyberattacks, either internal or external in nature).
13(b). If possible, share any information on the nature or volume of any Smart
Metering-related security incidents that you have experienced and what you have
had to change to reinforce your defences. Please identify whether CERT-UK or any
UK government agencies have been involved.
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Security Management Model
Business Continuity Management
14. Describe your organisation’s approach to Smart Metering business continuity
management, what documentation exists (e.g. business continuity plans), and how
often any contingency controls (e.g. DR sites) are tested.
Compliance
15(a). Describe how you ensure that your organisation complies with its own security
policies/framework.
15(b). Describe what level of technical security vulnerability testing is performed on
your SMETS1 solution.
15(c). Describe whether your organisation complies with (or is formally certified to)
any specific security relevant standards (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001, ISF SOGP, COBIT,
SAS70, SOC2).
15(d). If your organisation is ISO 27001 compliant or certified, please identify any
plans to upgrade from ISO 27001: 2005 to ISO 27001: 2013.
Other
16(a). Provide details of any notable interest in your SMETS1 solution (e.g. from
privacy groups, activists, hackers, nation states, foreign intelligence services).
16(b). Identify and quantify (where possible) whether operating a designated
component of the UK Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) will incur any material
operational, security or financial overheads.
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Service management model
To enable DCC to assess the potential service management arrangements for
solutions that may be enrolled and adopted by DCC, please provide the following
information relating to the current service management model for meter solutions
proposed for inclusion in the Report.
Please provide the following information covering the end-to-end solution (including
data and communications components):
Information requested
1. Pictorial view of service management model (including technical support),
including the service line model and organisations involved in delivery
Embed service management model diagram here
2. Description of how the service management model is delivered
3. Identify the operational locations of each of the organisations involved
4. Description of arrangements supporting the Change of Supplier process (both
gaining and losing), including the treatment of security credentials
5. Description of arrangements relating to Incident and Problem Management,
including:
 remote communications and diagnostics
 key responsibilities across the supply chain
6. Description of key management reports, including support for aged reports,
transactional reports (including any manual workarounds)
7. Description of any mechanisms for capacity planning for messages (e.g. firmware
update, tariff change).
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Commercial model
As part of its Report, DCC will assess whether it should establish
relationships with existing SMETS1 solution providers (including the
communications contracts) in order to provide data communications
SMETS1 meters. To assist DCC in understanding the existing
relationships, please provide the following information relating to the
model for meter solutions proposed for inclusion in the Report.
commercial
adoption of
services to
commercial
commercial
Please provide a diagram or table setting out the relationships between the energy
supplier and each member of supply chain involved in delivering the solution. At a
minimum, please identify the relationships between the Supplier Party and the
SMSO, Communication Services Provider (network provider), meter manufacturer,
and communications module manufacturer as appropriate. Further key strategic
supply chain organisations may be included as applicable. Please identify both the
role and the name of each organisation. Two examples are included below (note
these are illustrative only and do not reflect any preference or recommendation):
Example 1
Company A
(Energy Supplier)
Company B
(SMSO)
Company C
Company D
Company E
(Communications
network provider)
(Communications
hub manufacturer)
(Meter
manufacturer)
Example 2
Company A
(Energy Supplier)
Company B
(SMSO)
Company C
Company D
Company E
(CSP network
provider)
(Communications
hub manufacturer)
(Meter
manufacturer)
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1. Embed commercial model diagram or table below
2. Please include details of any requirements relating to licencing or
intellectual property rights
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Meters
In assessing the feasibility of options for providing data communications services to
SMETS1 meters, DCC will take into account planned meter volumes, the potential
operational lifespan of meters and their likely performance. In designing the
implementation approach for options to adopt and enrol meters, DCC will need to
understand planned meter volumes and any planned upgrades, including those
required to make meters SMETS1 compliant. To enable DCC to assess these areas,
please provide the following information relating to meters proposed for inclusion in
the Report.
In previous questions Supplier Parties have been able to provide a set of information
about a single solution that supports multiple meter types. In this section Supplier
Parties are requested to provide information about each meter type supported by the
solution.
8.1
Meter details
For each meter type supported by the solution, please provide the following
information (Supplier Parties may replicate the table for each meter type):
Meters
[Meter type, e.g. Procured Meter 1]
1. SMETS1 compliance: if you have indicated that the meter type is SMETS1
capable but not yet compliant, please set out your upgrade plan target date
2. SMETS1 compliance: if you have indicated that the meter type is SMETS1
capable but not yet compliant, please set out your upgrade plan deployment model
(over the air or other model)
3. Product standards, e.g. CPA
4. Service upgrade plans (e.g. firmware versions, introduction of additional services)
5. Ability to upgrade to support SMETS2 message types, if any
6. Assumed meter lifespan (years)
7. Earliest end of life date for meter, excluding any external factors e.g. early
termination of contracts (year of first meter install plus assumed meter lifespan)
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Meters
[Meter type, e.g. Procured Meter 1]
8. Latest end of life date for meter, excluding external factors e.g. early termination of
contracts (year of last planned install plus assumed meter lifespan)
9. Asset re-use assumptions, if any
8.2
Meter performance levels
Please set out target and actual performance levels over last 12 months, with
definitions. Supplier Parties may provide aggregate monthly totals should they wish
to do so. For example, Supplier Parties may wish to submit details of performance
levels relating to meter processing times. For each performance level, please
complete a row in the table below. Please add additional rows as required.
If the performance levels vary for different meter types supported by the solution,
Supplier Parties may replicate the table for each meter type. Please indicate which
meter type the performance levels relate to.
Definition of
performance level
Target performance level
Actual performance level
over last 12 months
1st May 2014 to 1st May 2015,
or shorter period if applicable
8.3
Meter volumes
Please use the ‘Meter volumes’ sheet in the response spreadsheet to provide the
following information for each solution:
 Churn assumption: percentage of meters expected to churn away as a result of
Change of Supplier events. Supplier Parties may provide a single churn
assumption for all solutions; Supplier Parties are not required to provide a churn
assumption for each individual solution.
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For each meter type supported by the solution, please use the ‘Meter volumes’ sheet
in the response spreadsheet to provide information relating to current and planned
installations of meters. DCC recognises that forecasts will be dependent on the
outcome of the consultation on the Smart Metering Rollout Strategy.2 Please provide
the following information relating to the volumes of meters that you wish DCC to
consider enrolling:
 Current meter volume at 1st May 2015
 Forecast meter volume end of 2015
 Forecast meter volume end of 2016
 Forecast meter volume end of Q1 2017
 Forecast meter volume end of Q2 2017
 Forecast meter volume end of Q3 2017
 Forecast meter volume end of Q4 2017
 Forecast meter volume end of Q1 2018
 Forecast meter volume end of Q2 2018
 Forecast meter volume end of Q3 2018
 Forecast meter volume end of Q4 2018.
‘Meter volumes’ sheet in response spreadsheet completed
[Y/N]
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Smart Metering Rollout Strategy
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/415514/Rollout_Strategy_
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Communications module
To enable DCC to identify and assess the technical options for providing data
communications services to SMETS1 meters, including the scope for remote
upgrades, please provide the following information relating to the communications
module for meter solutions proposed for inclusion in the Report.
9.1
Communications module details
Please provide the following information relating to the communications module:
Communications module
1. Description of the type of solution, e.g. SIM card built directly into the meter or a
communications hub
2. HAN solution (e.g. ZigBee)
3. HAN propagation (radio) specification i.e. how far the communications module
transmits under what conditions
4. Ability to upgrade to support SMETS2 message types
If using a SIM solution:
5(a). Can the SIM be ported to another network without a site visit?
5(b). Is the SIM replaceable?
If using a communications hub solution:
6(a). How is the communications hub connected to the meter?
6(b). Can the communications hub firmware be upgraded remotely?
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9.2
Additional devices
Please identify any other devices connected to the HAN, e.g. IHDs or CADs, to
the extent that you believe these may have an impact on the options for
enrolment
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Communications network
As part of its Report, DCC will identify and assess the technical options for providing
data communications services to SMETS1 meters and will consider whether it should
adopt the existing communications contracts, based on an assessment of the
Adoption Criteria. To enable DCC to assess these areas, please provide the
following information relating to the communications network for meter solutions
proposed for inclusion in the Report.
10.1
Communications network details
Please provide the following information relating to the communications network
(WAN):
Communications network
Technical details
1(a). Please enclose a copy of the coverage map, including geographic coverage %,
definition (e.g. outside or inside property) and agreed areas of coverage
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1(b). Network speed
1(c). Network capacity, including headroom, any constraints, any notice period
requirements
1(d). Roaming capability to other mobile providers and whether roaming capability is
used
1(e). Ability to upgrade communications (e.g. 3G to 4G)
1(f). Ability to upgrade transmission protocols
Scope of services
2. Describe the scope of services provided, e.g. reporting, provisioning,
decommissioning
Communications contract
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Communications network
3(a). Please enclose a copy of the communications contract
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3(b). Value of contract (if not already specified in the contract)
3(c). Contract term (if not already specified in the contract)
3(d). Contract end date (if not already specified in the contract)
3(e). Termination provisions and costs (if not already specified in the contract)
3(f). Charging structure and pricing model (including any key thresholds or break
points) (if not already specified in the contract)
3(g). Charges (including payment mechanism and table of charges) (if not already
specified in the contract)
3(h). Please identify any outstanding disputes relating to the communications
contract
10.2
Communications network performance levels
Please set out target and actual performance levels over last 12 months. For
example, Supplier Parties may wish to submit details of performance levels relating
to reliability (e.g. resends from head end) and network availability. For each
performance level, please complete a row in the table below. Please add additional
rows as required.
Definition
performance level
of Target performance level
Actual performance level
over last 12 months
1st May 2014 to 1st May 2015,
or shorter period if applicable
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performance level
of Target performance level
Actual performance level
over last 12 months
1st May 2014 to 1st May 2015,
or shorter period if applicable
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SMSO services/Head End and User Interface
As part of its Report, DCC will identify and assess the technical options for providing
data communications services to SMETS1 meters and may also consider whether it
should establish commercial relationships with SMSOs for the provision of SMETS1
services. To enable DCC to assess these areas, please provide the following
information relating to the SMSO services (Head End and User Interface) for meter
solutions proposed for inclusion in the Report.
11.1
SMSO services/Head End and User Interface details
Please provide the following information relating to the Head End and User Interface:
Head End and User Interface
Technical details
1(a). Platforms
1(b). Licences
1(c). Hardware requirements
1(d). Capacity, including headroom, any constraints, any notice period requirements
1(e). Gateways and interfaces with systems, including any third parties e.g. payment
providers for prepayment, reporting systems, logistics systems, inventory. Please
include details of the format of messages.
1(f). Graphical user interface/portal functionality, if applicable
1(g). Head-end functionality (i.e. machine-to-machine): external facing API capability
1(h). Head-end communications protocols
SMSO contract
2(a). Please enclose a copy of the SMSO contract
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Embed SMSO contract here
2(b). Value of contract (if not already specified in the contract)
2(c). Contract term (if not already specified in the contract)
2(d). Contract end date (if not already specified in the contract)
2(e). Termination provisions and costs (if not already specified in the contract)
2(f). Change arrangements (if not already specified in the contract)
2(g). Charging structure and pricing model (including any key thresholds or break
points) (if not already specified in the contract)
2(h). Charges (including payment mechanism and table of charges) (if not already
specified in the contract)
11.2
SMSO services/Head End and User Interface performance
levels
Please set out target and actual performance levels over last 12 months. For
example, Supplier Parties may wish to submit details of performance levels relating
to messaging performance, system availability and service management incident
levels. For each performance level, please complete a row in the table below. Please
add additional rows as required.
Definition
performance level
of Target performance level
Actual performance level
over last 12 months
1st May 2014 to 1st May 2015,
or shorter period if applicable
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Actual performance level
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1st May 2014 to 1st May 2015,
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Contact details
Please confirm whether you are happy to facilitate DCC access to your supply chain
after Supplier Party responses to the Invitation have been submitted, to enable DCC
to gather further information as required to complete its Report.
For the avoidance of doubt, DCC will not seek information directly from supply chain
organisations during the Invitation process. DCC will only seek further information
from supply chain organisations after Supplier Party responses to the Invitation have
been submitted with the permission of the Supplier Party that holds the commercial
relationship.
Please provide contact details for each organisation involved in the delivery of your
SMETS1 solution. These individuals will be the points of contact for questions about
the solutions proposed. Energy supplier contacts may be the same as the individuals
nominated to upload information to the supplier’s private SharePoint folder in
response to the Invitation, or an alternative point of contact may be identified. Please
add additional rows as required.
Name
organisation
of Contact name
Contact
address
email Contact phone
number
[Name of energy
supplier]
[SMSO]
[Name of
communications
network provider]
[Name of meter
manufacturer]
[Name of
communications hub
manufacturer, if
applicable]
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Views on proposal to share information relating to the
scope of the Report with all Supplier Parties
In Section 3.6 of the Invitation document, DCC sets out its intention to issue
information relating to the scope of the Report to all Supplier Parties.
Please provide your views on the proposal set out in Section 3.6 of the
Invitation document, in particular whether any of this information would be
considered confidential in advance of publication of the Report for
consultation.
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