Independant Connection Provider

Independant Connection Provider

Your Trusted Partner for Independent Connections Provider (ICP)

Require a New Connection?

Look no further, here at Vantage, you’ve come to the right place for a professional and friendly service to meet all your electrical power, EV charging, and multi-utility needs.

Our teams are highly skilled, responsive, and ready to take your call to deliver your project requirements efficiently and to the highest standard.

(Please contact  info@vantageps.co.uk)

Our extensive range of external accreditations demonstrates our proven capability to meet the highest industry standards. These certifications give our clients and regulatory bodies complete confidence that Vantage Professional Services is fully equipped to deliver every aspect of your project with safety, quality, and compliance.

• Fully Accredited ICP – Delivering LV, HV, and EHV connections to industry standards
• EV Charging Infrastructure – Supply, installation, and planned maintenance for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Multi-Utility Services – Water and telecommunications connections through trusted partnerships
• Experienced, Dynamic Team – Decades of collective expertise across all sectors
• Friendly, Professional Support – Clear communication and proactive service
• Competitive Pricing – Transparent quotations with genuine value
• Complete Turnkey Solutions – Design, build, energisation, and adoption

At Vantage Professional Services, our expertise goes beyond electrical connections. We offer a full range of civil engineering services to support your project from the ground up. Backed by NRSWA accreditation, our team is experienced in delivering offsite civil works that meet the highest standards, ensuring all essential infrastructure is in place ahead of key deadlines.

What truly sets us apart is our ability to deliver onsite civil works directly tied to our electrical, EV, and multi-utility projects. Unlike many providers, we offer a fully integrated service that includes excavation, duct installation, concrete works, and more, all expertly coordinated with our delivery teams. This approach streamlines your project, reduces the need for multiple contractors, and ensures every phase is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

Renewable System Connections

We provide complete connection solutions for renewable energy projects, including solar farms, wind farms, and battery storage facilities. Our team delivers all on-site and off-site connection works, from initial design through to energisation, with the capability to carry out self-connect services directly onto the network. We ensure every project is delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards, supporting a smooth transition to clean energy.

Complete Electrical, Civil & Multi-Utility Solutions

Complete Electrical, Civil & Multi-Utility Solutions

Our core areas of work include:
• New Connections – Both High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV)
• Temporary Builders Supplies (TBS) – HV and LV
• BNO Services – Design, installation, and maintenance
• Private Power Distribution Management – Design, installation, and maintenance
• Street Furniture Power Connections – Design, installation, and maintenance
• Telecommunication & Cell Site Power Connections – Design, installation, and maintenance
• Street Lighting Installation & Power Connection – Design, installation, and maintenance
• EV Charging Infrastructure – Design, Supply, installation, and planned maintenance for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Multi-Utility Services – Water and telecommunications network installations and connections through trusted partnerships
• Onsite Civil Works – All associated civils linked to proposed electrical, EV, and multi-utility installations

Our Core Services:

Low Voltage (LV) Works
We deliver LV connections and installations for residential developments, private homes, and commercial premises, managing everything from network design to energisation.
High Voltage (HV) Works
For larger-scale developments and industrial sites, we provide full-service HV solutions, including transformers, substations, and switchgear, all compliant with DNO or IDNO standards.
Network Design & Load Assessments
Our design engineers produce fully compliant network designs tailored to your project’s requirements, future load projections, and DNO/IDNO interface needs.
Installation & Construction
We manage the complete build phase, including excavation, cable laying, jointing, civils, and commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and programme efficiency.
Network Adoption
We handle the entire network adoption process, ensuring a smooth transition from project completion to long-term ownership, operation, and maintenance by the relevant network operator. All coordination and compliance requirements are managed by our team, with full details outlined in your project quotation.

What is an Electrical DNO, IDNO or Asset Value

Getting a New Electricity Supply for Your Development

When planning a new development that requires an electricity supply, one of the first steps is to check if there’s available network capacity in your area. This involves contacting the local Distribution Network Operator (DNO), the organisation responsible for owning and managing the electricity infrastructure in your region. They will also take ownership of any new cables or equipment installed as part of your connection.

But the DNO isn’t your only option. Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs) can also adopt and maintain newly installed electricity networks. Below, we explain the key differences and roles of both DNOs and IDNOs, so you can make an informed decision for your project.

What Does a Distribution Network Operator (DNO) Do?

DNOs are licensed companies responsible for the electricity distribution network that links the national transmission grid to homes and businesses. There are 14 regional DNOs covering different parts of England, Scotland, and Wales.

Their responsibilities include:

• Owning and maintaining local infrastructure such as substations, underground cables, and overhead lines
• Fixing faults and restoring supply in the event of power outages
• Taking over (or ‘adopting’) any new network assets when a new supply is installed

DNOs operate under licences issued by Ofgem, the UK energy regulator, and work within a designated service area.

What is an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO)?

IDNOs function similarly to DNOs in that they own and operate electricity distribution infrastructure. However, they specifically manage new network extensions, such as those built to serve housing developments or commercial sites, which connect back into the main DNO network.
Unlike DNOs, IDNOs don’t have defined regional boundaries and can operate across the country. They are also regulated by Ofgem and must comply with specific licensing conditions.

How Do Energy Suppliers Fit In?

It’s important to distinguish between energy suppliers and network operators. Your energy supplier is the company that bills you for electricity usage. They do not own or maintain the infrastructure. When a new supply is installed, the supplier is responsible for arranging the installation of the electricity meter.

How DNOs and IDNOs Are Funded

Both DNOs and IDNOs generate income through Distribution Use of System (DUoS) charges. These are included in your energy bill and paid to the network operator via your energy supplier.

Choosing Between a DNO and an IDNO for a New Connection

Whether your new supply is managed by a DNO or an IDNO, both are equally accountable for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the network.

If you choose to have the DNO handle the installation of your new supply, then only the DNO can adopt the connection. However, if the installation is carried out by an Independent Connections Provider (ICP) like, our ICP team, then you have the flexibility to have the network adopted by either the DNO or an IDNO.

One key benefit of working with an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO) is the Asset Value payment, a financial contribution provided by the IDNO once the new supply is energised. This payment to the ICP is based on the size and voltage level (Low Voltage or High Voltage) of your connection and can significantly reduce overall project costs.

Because the Asset Value is factored into our quotation from the outset, IDNO proposals are often more cost-effective than those from the regional DNO. This makes IDNO connections a smart and financially attractive option for many developments.