ICP design matrix

We updated our standard design matrix rules to include unmetered connections and simplified the technical specification.

We received feedback from ICPs that they wanted to extend the scope of their works to include more unmetered connections. Local Authorities are undertaking major street lighting replacement schemes and ICPs want to be in a position to react quickly and compete for these connections services.

We have a standard design matrix which details the criteria required for a connection to be designed without the need for a formal electrical design. We made a commitment to update our standard design rules to include more unmetered connections and simplify the technical specifications. This change was designed to facilitate an increase in the volume of unmetered work ICPs could carry out and give customers more choice over who delivers their connection.

We updated our standard design rules and published them on our website in September 2017, and in doing so, have made it quicker and easier for ICPs to self-determine point of connections.

We briefed ICPs about the new resource available and published the document on our Competition in Connections webpage. We also highlighted key changes at our ICP Seminar and during our monthly surgeries. New cable equivalent spreadsheets for both metered and unmetered connections have also been published on the website.

Our updated standard design matrix is available on our website at: