Draft determinations: Advanced Procurement Mechanism re-opener 2026 (RIIO-ET3)

Publication type:
Consultation
Publication date:
Closing date:
31 July 2026
Status:
Open
Topic:
Energy network price controls,
Electricity transmission
Subtopic:
RIIO-T3: transmission price control 2026 to 2031

Proposed changes to Advanced Procurement Mechanism (APM) allowances and adding a new APM Cost Category.

Consultation description

We are consulting on our Draft Determinations to:

  • increase the APM bespoke procurement allowance across all three electricity transmission licensees
  • add Modular Substations (32kV, 132kV, 275kV)’ as a new APM cost category 

Who should respond

  • Electricity transmission owners
  • Consumer groups
  • Manufacturers of electricity transmission equipment
  • Electricity transmission innovation community 

How to respond

Submit your response by 5pm on 31 July 2026 by emailing RIIO3@ofgem.gov.uk.