Applications for derogations using the BSC Sandbox process
This page gives guidance on the BSC Sandbox process. It also holds all public information for individual BSC Sandbox applications.
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What is the BSC Sandbox / a derogation?
Normal BSC rules may restrict innovators’ ability to carry out a pre-competitive trial of a product or service in a live market environment. If this is the case, they can apply through the BSC Sandbox for a derogation.
A derogation gives someone temporary permission, for a limited period of time, not to comply with one or more BSC rules. A derogation can be from parts of the BSC itself, and/or from BSC Code Subsidiary Documents.
Our BSC Sandbox supports Ofgem’s Energy Regulation Sandbox (ERS), through which all applications must be made. Ofgem will tell us if there’s a BSC impact and we need to start the BSC Sandbox process.
New applications and process guide
Looking for help with the process and making an application? The following links will help you understand how to proceed.
- BSC Sandbox Guidance Note – start with this for a short, plain English explanation
- BSC Sandbox Procedure document – gives more detail on the process
- Ofgem’s Innovation Link (Ofgem website) – gives guidance on Ofgem’s ERS including the sandbox application form
Existing applications and BSC Sandbox Register
You can use our BSC Sandbox Register to find the reference number for a specific application, or to see a summary of all applications.
Click the + next to an application on the page to view all relevant reports, consultations and decisions.