Contestable activities
Contestable activities
As an accredited Independent Connection Provider and Independent Distribution Network Operator, there are a number of connection activities you can undertake.
Self-determination of point of connection
If you register for this process you will be able to determine your own point of connection, rather than asking us to do this.
Design self-approval
If you register for this process you will be able to approve your own designs for new connections (subject to our agreed process).
Disconnections
In this process you will be able to carry out a disconnection as part of a new connection.
Standard design service
You can now submit your most frequent designs to be added to our standard design register. This will help to ensure that your future submissions are approved as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Part-funded reinforcement
You now have the option to undertake reinforcement activities which were previously ‘non-contestable’.
Design Submission Guidance
Download our design submission pack to help you capture all the information needed to submit your designs and ultimately make it easier for you to do business with us.
Protection Settings
SP Electricity North West (SP ENW) protection settings are the specific electrical protection parameters that SP ENW applies to its 132 kV, 33 kV, and 11/6.6 kV distribution networks. They define how protection relays detect faults, isolate equipment, and coordinate with the wider network to keep the power system safe and stable.
Contestable activities library
Download and read through our guidance documents for Independent Connection Providers carrying out onsite contestable work.