Application for Access to ECOES Section One – Application Details

Application for Access to ECOES
This form should be used to request access to ECOES (the Electricity Central Online Enquiry
Service). It may be used for requests to access the live service, or for provision of data
extracts.
Before submitting an application, please review the principles for granting access to ECOES
contained in the Guidance for Third Party Users of Access available to download from the
MRASCo Website. Only application that fulfil these criteria will be considered.
N.B. Supplier Agents (Meter Operators, Data Collectors, Data Aggregators and PPMIPs) with
an MPID in MDD are entitled to access ECOES and therefore do not need to complete this
form. They should contact the Central Administration Service direct for access information.
Section One – Application Details
ALL FIELDS MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT
COMPANY DETAILS
Please ensure that you provide full details in order to allow for basic checks to be carried out at Companies
House.
Company Name:
Company Registration Number:
Registered Address:
Company Website:
PRIMARY CONTACT DETAILS
Please ensure that accurate details are provided, as we may need to contact you to discuss your application.
Name:
Position:
Address (if different to above):
Email:
Telephone:
CONTRACT MANAGER SPONSORSHIP
Any requests for data which can be obtained via an official route from an MRA party, requires sponsorship from
at least two Supplier representatives and one Distribution Network Operator representative..
Name:
Signature:
Company Name:
Class of Signatory: (delete as appropriate) Supplier / Distributor
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Name:
Signature:
Company Name:
Class of Signatory: (delete as appropriate) Supplier / Distributor
Name:
Company Name:
Class of Signatory: (delete as appropriate) Supplier / Distributor
ROLE IN INDUSTRY
Please provide details of your functional role in the industry. Note that access will only be granted in line with
MRA Agreed Procedures.
DATA ACCESS REQUIRED
Please provide details as to what data you would like to view, and the preferred method of access
Access Method (live or data extract):
Number of Users (for live access):
Data Items Required:
PURPOSE OF ACCESS
Please provide full details of the reason why you are requesting access to ECOES including the purpose to
which the data are to be put. If this information is being provided in a separate document with this application,
please reference this below.
DATA PROTECTION
Please provide details of the measures in place to ensure that data protection obligations are met in relation to
any information provided.
USAGE RESTRICTIONS
Should the application be successful, a set of Terms and Conditions will be drawn up. These contain a number
of restrictions as set out below. Confirmation of acceptance in principle is required prior to processing the
application.
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Data should not be stored for any purpose other than the use for which access is granted or passed on
to other parties.
Data should not be assumed to be accurate.
Data must not be used for any purpose other than that specified by the intended use.
Parties will confirm they will use the data in accordance with all relevant Data Protection legislation,
including but not limited to the Data Protection Act (1998).
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Data may only be used for business within the UK.
The applicant’s use of the ECOES service will be audited by the CAS prior to access being activated
and at least annually thereafter.
Access should be restricted to required data items only.
All costs associated with granting access, providing data, and auditing usage will be met by the
applicant. Where charges are appropriate, a schedule of charges will be provided to the applicant for
agreement prior to the application being presented to the MRA Executive Committee (MEC).
Do you accept the above conditions, subject to MEC approval of your application:
Please return completed form to CAS@Gemserv.com
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Section Two – CAS Assessment
FOR MRASCo USE ONLY
INITIAL CHECKS
All fields completed:
Companies House Check:
Valid Role in Industry:
All Requested data items available:
ACCESS CRITERIA CHECKS
Must fulfil at least one of these principles:
(Y/N)
If Yes, how?
(Y/N)
If Yes, how?
(Y/N)
If Yes, how?
Applicant has a legal entitlement to access
the data on ECOES.
Applicant will be fulfilling a licence
obligation on MRA parties
Clear benefit to MRA parties
Must fulfil ALL of these conditions:
Specific intended use defined.
The intended use relates to systems and
processes governed by the MRA or its
products, or improve data quality.
The request relates to those data which
cannot be obtained via an official route
from an MRA party.
Must fulfil DP requirements:
Declared DP
proceed?
measures
sufficient
to
COSTS
Cost Element:
Value(£):
MRASCo Agreed:
Applicant Agreed:
Initial/one off charges:
Audit charges
Annual licence charges
Other (please provide details)
TRACKING
Date Reviewed:
Progress:(Y/N)
Customer feedback date:
Date to MEC
Approved (Y/N)
Customer feedback date:
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