Regulation 6 Allocation frameworksI1

must ensure that one contract allocation framework applies to each allocation round;

may apply a contract allocation framework to more than one allocation round;

may, in relation to F2an allocation round established by an allocation round notice given before 31st December 2028, apply a sustainable industry reward allocation framework to the allocation round in addition to the contract allocation framework; and

may, if the Secretary of State applies a sustainable industry reward allocation framework to F3an allocation round established by an allocation round notice given before 31st December 2028, apply that framework to more than one such allocation round.

the F5contract allocation process which applies to each type of application which may be made; and

each method of calculation which the delivery body must apply to determine—

the sustainable industry reward allocation process;

the classes of eligible generators that will be required, or permitted, to make a sustainable industry reward application;

how the Secretary of State is to determine the contribution which the F8sustainable industry reward applicant is likely to make to the development and sustainability of supply chainsF9...;

a process for review before a final determination is made of the likely contribution referred to in sub-paragraph (b);

the minimum standards of the likely contribution referred to in sub-paragraph (b) which must be met before the Secretary of State may give a sustainable industry reward statement;

the method which the Secretary of State must apply to determine whether a sustainable industry reward may be payable and the amount of that potential reward; and

the method by which the Secretary of State must score and rank sustainable industry reward applications.

increasing productivity, competitiveness and capacity in supply chains;

encouraging innovation in supply chains;

developing a diverse and skilled workforce F11, implementing fair work practices and increasing employment opportunities;

increasing investment in and finding technical solutions to improving infrastructure that is relevant to the generation, storage, demand or use of electricity;

increasing the sustainability of supply chains, in particular—

increasing the investment in deprived areas which results from supply chains.