Regulation 18 Notification of successful applicantI1

Where the competent authority determines at any time that it is satisfied that the preferred applicant has resolved the matters described in the notice given in accordance with regulation 17(1), the preferred applicant becomes the successful applicant to whom an electricity smart meter communication licence and a gas smart meter communication licence are to be granted (notwithstanding that those grants may be subject to the fulfilment by the successful applicant of particular conditions).

As soon as reasonably practicable after the determination in paragraph (1), the competent authority must publish a notice to that effect.

A notice under paragraph (2) must specify the name and address of the successful applicant.