Find an independent connection provider (ICP) near you
An independent connection provider (ICP) can quote for part of a new electricity connection instead of your local network company. Most ICPs are accredited to work across many network areas, so where the company is based matters less than what it is approved to do and the network your site is on.
Check your network area
The postcode gives your likely network operator (DNO). It is a guide only, because network boundaries do not follow postcodes. See who is my DNO to confirm it.
See the providers for your site
The free GridQuotes tool shows accredited providers for your network area. It matches them to your job: a street connection at low voltage, or a larger site that needs high voltage work or a substation. We show a few at random, so no company is favoured, and it is not a ranking or a recommendation.
What to check before you choose an ICP
- Accreditation: check the company on the Lloyd's Register NERS register and that its approvals cover your type of work.
- Scope: some ICPs do groundworks only, some do design only, some do both. Ask what the quote includes.
- DNO charges: the network company still charges for its own part, so add that to compare with a full DNO quote.
- Experience: ask about similar jobs on your network, and for references.
- Timescales: ask when they can start and what they need from you.
Get several quotes. You can compare them with a DNO quote and read how ICP quotes work.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find an ICP near me?
Enter your postcode to see your network area, then use the free tool to see accredited providers for it. Most ICPs are accredited across many network areas, so check what each is approved to do rather than only where it is based.
Are ICPs local?
Some are, but many work across Great Britain. What matters is whether the company is accredited for your network area and for your type of work.
How do I check an ICP is accredited?
Search for the company on the Lloyd's Register NERS register and check its approvals cover the work you need.
How many ICP quotes should I get?
Get at least two or three, and compare them with the DNO's own quote. Make sure each says what it includes.
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