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PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Transparent and accurate reporting of investment decisions, project performance and financial data is a Regulatory Requirement on National Grid. It is therefore subject to OFGEM audit, and can attract regulatory penalties if the required standards cannot be demonstrated.

This document defines the minimum standard for project planning and project controls requirements. It is applicable to all projects being delivered for Capital Delivery on behalf of National Grid.

It is recognised that for investments that fall in to the category of single asset replacement /refurbishment/recondition ( as defined in UKBP/TP236) then the full application of this TP may not provide the most cost efficient means of delivering that investment and hence TP minimum requirements as defined in UKBP/TP236 can be applied.

These minimum requirements are defined for each type of single asset replacement/ refurbishment/ recondition investment and are presented as separate appendices in UKBP/TP236. E.g. Appendix B - CB Replacement (with CT's) & (without CT's)

Amendments to this procedure shall be reflected in UKBP/TP236 Appendices (if required) and may result in re-issue of UKBP/TP236 within the same period.

Audience: National Grid staff within Capital Delivery who are developing and delivering projects, e.g. OHLCS, MID, Development, LPT and any Contractors responsible for the planning and delivery of those works.

This procedure and the accompanying document_ATTACHMENT TO UKBP/TP 193 PROJECT CONTROLS REFERENCE GUIDE. (split into two parts for clarity, 193.1 for National Grid use and 193.2 for Contractors) apply to all capital works. Where derogation to this procedure is agreed for the work to be completed these will be highlighted in the Works Information.