What wording should I put in an OJEU Notice if I want to use an eAuction as part of my procurement?
“The Contracting Authority intends to use an electronic reverse auction in this procurement exercise.” 7. Is it acceptable to run an eAuction within a framework agreement that has been let under the existing EC procurement directive and which did not have a notification of the use of an eAuction in the OJEU notice? There is no inherent objection to using an eAuction under an existing framework. However, there are two issues to consider. First, the wording of the terms and conditions of the framework or the OJEU notice may expressly or implicitly exclude an eAuction. An example of an implicit exclusion is when the terms of the framework clearly provide for another means of fixing price. Second, the introduction of eAuctions into an existing framework should always be done on a consensual basis between the contracting authority and existing framework suppliers. 8. What is a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)? DPS are a new concept defined within the Consolidated Directive. They are a comple
