CoMCoP 2-year Audit Cycles
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0311
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
Renewal audits under the Consolidated Metering Code of Practice (CoMCoP) are consistently delivered on a 2 year cycle and include both a desktop audit and a site audit. However, Schedule 15 currently does not explicitly define this.
Impacted REC Documents
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
26 June 2026
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
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| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- An update to the REC Schedule 15 - Metering Accreditation
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0311_Draft legal text (For Final Recommendation)
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Problem Statement
The current lack of explicit wording in the Metering Accreditation Schedule of both a desktop and site audits that need to be completed one year after the initial accreditation, and then every two years for renewals introduces ambiguity for future audit delivery undertaken under CoMCoP as it creates a gap between operational practice and the codified baseline. This could potentially lead to inconsistent approaches by Parties, which in turn could reduce the consistency, predictability, and effectiveness of the industry’s audit and assurance framework.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0311 submission form
Draft legal text (On submission)
R0311 Draft legal text (For Consultation)
R0311_Change Report (Final Recommendation)_v1.1 (13 May 2026)
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
REC Change to Align with DCP467 Asset Condition Reporting
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0306
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
08/07/2026 - the Metering Expert Panel approved the Update to Plan.
Summary
DCUSA change DCP467 has been raised to propose that Category A and B defects reported currently using the Asset Condition Report (D0135) or phone call to the DNO, should instead be reported via an online reporting tool where the DNO has one available. This is expected to have impacts to the REC.
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
06 November 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
I0306 STIRG Guidance Document draft V0.1
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Document title
I0306 Data Spec changes v0.1
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R0306 STIRG Guidance Document draft V0.2
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R0306 Data Spec changes V0.2
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Problem Statement
Where DNOs have enhanced reporting tools for Category A or Category B situations, it is not mandatory for Parties to submit reports using this method. This may lead to a detrimental Consumer experience, as it is limited what information can be provided over the telephone or via Market Message (e.g. it is not possible to provide photographs of the situation).
Stages Selection
I0306 submission form
I0306 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 approved 03.02.26
I0306 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses V1.0
R0306 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.1
R0306 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.1 PUBLIC
R0306 Change Proposal Re-Plan v1.0 approved 08.07.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Amendments to D0312 to align with BSC CP1622
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0300
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
Elexon have raised CP1622 to amend the Validation rules within the Supplier Meter Registration Service (SMRS) for the Number of Register Digits Data Item within the IF-005 Market Message, to allow digit values from 1–9, ensuring accurate data and reducing exceptions. There are no Validation rules related to the D0312 Market Message which need to be amended under the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC), but the D0312 itself contains a Data Item Rule regarding the Number of Displayed Register Digits which needs to be amended in line with CP1622.
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
26 June 2026
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Amendments to D0312 red-lined data spec V0.1
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Document title
Amendments to D0312 red-lined data spec V0.2
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Document title
20260205 CP1622 R0300 industry workshop slides
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Problem Statement
BSC CP1622 is looking to address that SMRS cannot accurately update the Number of Displayed Register Digits for a SMETS2 Smart Electricity Meter due to Validation rules currently in place. The Validation rules proposed to be amended are those on the IF-005, which has direct impacts to the D0312.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0300 submission form
R0300 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0
R0300 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses PUBLIC v1.0
R0300 Update to Plan V1.0 approved 19.03.26
R0300 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.1
R0300 Consolidated Consultation Responses V1.0
R0300 Change Report (Final Recommendation) V1.0 approved 29.04.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Data Latency Targets for the GES Service Definition
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0299
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
R0277 – Data Latency SLA alignment for Gas Enquiry Service amended two performance levels within the Gas Enquiry Service (GES) Service Definition. However, these changes only addressed ambiguity on when the performance level applied from and to and increased the number of hours in which data will be available to Authorised Persons within the Supply Point Switching API. This change will seek to support the changes made under R0277 whilst also providing a suitable percentage SLA target for the Gas Enquiry Service Provider to meet these measures.
Status
Implementation Date
26 June 2026
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0299 Legal Text for Consultation
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Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0299 submission form
R0299 Change Report v1.0 (Consultation) APPROVED
R0299 Change Report (Final Recommendation) v1.0 APPROVED
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Annual Review of the Performance Assurance Report Catalogue (2025-26)
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0298
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal was implemented on 27 March 2026.
Summary
The Code Manager is required to perform an annual review of a number of PAF items, including the PARC. The PARC has already been updated several times over the course of 2025 through a series of REC Changes (including R0173, R0202, R0254, R0259). We have conducted an end-to-end review and have identified the other changes are required.
Status
Implementation Date
27 March 2026
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0100 | Update to Error Handling Documents |
Documents
| Name | Version | Last updated | Actions |
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| 1.0 | 23 Jun 2026 |
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| 1.0 | 08 Jun 2026 |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Performance Assurance Report Catalogue 5.16 - Redlined
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Problem Statement
To ensure REC Parties and Service Providers are aware of reports they must provide for Performance Assurance as well as reports obtained from central data sources (such as, but not limited to, the DIP Manager) used in assuring their performance within the market. It is essential these reports are maintained in line with changes to Code processes as well as changing risk landscape.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
R0298 Issue Form
R0298 - Change Report (For Consultation) V1.1 (20.01.2026)
R0298 - Consolidated Consultation Responses (Non-Confidential) 12.02.2026.
R0298 - Change Report (Final Recommendation) V1.0 (Approved) 24.02.2026
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Registration Id Required for MHHS Appointments
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0296
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
12/05/2026 - The Code Manager have developed a solution which has been live since 05 May 2026. More detail can be found on the REC Portal Wiki. A Closure Report has now been published, and this Issue has now been classed as resolved.
Summary
The RegistrationId (DI90043 / DI849) is required by SMRS to be included in the IF-031 'Supplier Agent Appointment Request' Market Message to allow the SMRA to process the appointment request. However not all Suppliers hold the RegistrationId for all Meter Points, in particular those that have not undergone a Registration managed by the Central Switching Service (CSS)
Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed solution summary
- As part of the solution for REC Issue I0296 - Registration Id Required for MHHS Appointments the REC Code Manager have developed a process to provide Energy Suppliers the Registration Id for Metering Points that have not been through a Central Switching Service (CSS) Registration Managed Switch. This is to allow Energy Suppliers that may not hold the Registration Id for these Metering Points to populate the Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) Agent Appointment Messages required to initiate a MHHS Migration.
- More detail of the solution can be found: https://recportal.co.uk/rec-wiki-mhhs/-/knowledge_base/market-wide-half-hourly-settlement/provision-of-registration-id-required-for-mhhs-appointments?utm_source=emailoctopus&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly%20Bulletin%20-%202026-05-01
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
I0296 Closure Report_v1.0 (12 May 2026)
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Problem Statement
Not all Energy Suppliers hold the RegistrationId for all Meter Points, particularly those Meter Points that have not gone through a Switch, i.e. have not undergone a Registration managed by the CSS. The RegistrationId is currently only available where a Metering Point has been through a CSS managed Registration. Without the RegistrationId available to Energy Suppliers, not all Metering Points will be able to migrate putting the MHHS Migration and Milestone M15 at risk.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0296 submission form
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Organisations with multiple role types EES and SDEP access
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
I0285
Change Category
Other Industry Codes impacted
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
01/09/2026 - the Party impact assessment has closed. The Code Manager is reviewing responses and conducting the business case assessment.
Summary
It is currently not possible for organisations with multiple role types to have the same person be able to access all assigned role types within the Secure Data Exchange Portal (SDEP) without having a unique email address for each role type.
Change Plan
Change Report (Proposal Plan) approved by Change Panel
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
04 Nov 2025Impacted REC Services
Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
Zip file with I0285 legal text
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Document title
I0285 Solution Development Report V1.0
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Problem Statement
Organisations with more than one role type are required to have unique email addresses for staff who require access to multiple role types, leading to inefficiencies, unnecessary administrative burdens and a poor user experience.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
I0285 submission form
I0285 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 approved 04.11.25
I0285 Extension to Plan V1.0 approved 25.02.26
I0285 Extension to Plan V2.0 approved 24.06.26
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
CSS Certificate Authority audit clarification
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0280
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the February 2026 REC Release.
Summary
CSS Certificate Authority Service Definition clause 9.1 states that the CSS CA Service will be audited each year by a third party against an approved compliance standard and or methodology. The clause however does not state who initiates the audit (i.e. RECCo, the Code Manager, Switching Operator etc.) and engages with the third party.
Change Plan
Proposal Plan approved at Change Panel
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
21 Oct 2025Impacted REC Parties and Market Participants
Status
Implementation Date
27 February 2026
Implementation Status
Date Raised
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
R0280 Legal Text approved 16.12.2025 v1.0
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Problem Statement
Section 9 of the CSS Certificate Authority Service Definition document mandates an annual third-party audit of the CSS Certificate Authority Service against an approved compliance standard or methodology. However, it does not specify the audit technique or methodology to be used, nor does it specify who is responsible for initiating the audit and engaging with the third-party.
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
SME User
amoden@deloitte.co.uk
R0280 submission form
R0280 Change Report (Proposal Plan) v1.0 approved 21/10/2025
R0280 Change Report (For Consultation) v1.0
R0280 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0280 Change Report (Final Recommendation) Approved 16.12.25 v1.0
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
SFIC to CMRM - missing Scenario Variant in D0126 / MM00016
Date of latest update
Type
Change
ID
R0276
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
This Change Proposal has been implemented as part of the June 2026 REC Release.
Summary
It has been raised to the Code Manager by a Party that the Scenario Variant of Supply Fault Information Centre (SFIC) to Crowded Meter Room MEM (CMRM) is missing from the D0126 / MM00016 (Asset Condition Report Response / Clearance) Market Message. This should have been introduced as part of REC Change R0043 which introduced the role of the CMRM.
Change Plan
Change Report (Proposal Plan) approved by Change Panel
Completed
Start:
Due:
Completion:
16 Sep 2025Status
Implementation Date
26 June 2026
| Included changes | Affected REC Items | |
|---|---|---|
| R0103 | Central provision of DCC Technical Contacts for requesting test certificates |
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Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Proposed Solution Document
Document title
SFIC to CMRM - missing Scenario Variant in D0126 red-lining (IA)
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Document title
SFIC to CMRM - missing Scenario Variant in D0126 red-lining (consultation)
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Problem Statement
CMRMs can send the D0135 / MM00023 Asset Condition Report Market Message to the SFIC, but the SFIC cannot send a response on the D0126 / MM00016 Asset Condition Report Response / Clearance Market Message to confirm the outcome of their investigation.
Stages Selection
R0276 submission form
R0276 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 approved 16.09.25
R0276 Consolidated Impact Assessment Responses PUBLIC v1.0
R0276 Change Report (For Consultation) V1.0
R0276 Consolidated Consultation Responses v1.0
R0276 Change Report (Final Recommendation) V1.0 approved 17.12.25
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required
Gas Pressure and Capacity Information Transparency
Date of latest update
Type
Issue
ID
I0274
Change Category
Change Path
Priority
Urgent
No
Latest Update
21/07/2026 - Change Report (Proposal Re-Plan) approved at Change Panel
Summary
As per Section 13.4.18 of CoMCoP, retrieving gas pressure and capacity information from Transporters via the GT1 process can be time consuming for Energy Suppliers/MAMs and/or Consumers. The process of retrieving this information is inconsistent and service timescales are varied between transporters. Gas pressure and capacity information should be readily available through the Gas Enquiry Service to enable timely processing of site work and requests to enable MAM’s and Suppliers to appropriately service their customers.
Impacted REC Services
Status
Status
Implementation Status
Date Raised
Fuel
REC Decision Maker
Date of Update to Priority
Solution Development
Problem Statement
For some Energy Suppliers, MAMs and consumers, retrieving pressure and capacity information via the GT1 process can be time consuming. This is due to elements like response timescales and methods (batch responses vs individual responses) being varied among GTs. This ultimately has a negative impact on customers waiting on site work, such as a new connection, for example.
Stages Selection
Stages Selection
SME
SME Role
Lead Technical Analyst
SME Role
Lead Assurance Analyst
I0274 submission form
I0274 Change Report (Proposal Plan) V1.0 approved 18.11.25
IG174 Change Proposal Re-Plan v2.0 approved 21.07.2026
Company Name
-
Review status
Review required