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Procuring entities may use electronic auctions.\n2. In open, limited or negotiated procedures, a procuring entity may decide that the award of a contract shall be preceded by an electronic auction when the contract specifications can be established with precision. The electronic auction shall be based:\n(a) solely on prices when the contract is awarded to the lowest price; or\n(b) on prices and/or on the new values of the features of the tenders indicated in the specification when the contract is awarded to the most advantageous tender.\n3. A procuring entity which decides to hold an electronic auction shall state that fact in the notice of intended procurement. The specifications shall include, inter alia, the following details:\n(a) the features, the values for which will be the subject of electronic auction, provided that such features are quantifiable and can be expressed in figures or percentages;\n(b) any limits on the values which may be submitted, as they result from the specifications relating to the subject of the procurement;\n(c) the information which will be made available to tenderers in the course of the electronic auction and, where appropriate, when it will be made available to them;\n(d) the relevant information concerning the electronic auction process;\n(e) the conditions under which the tenderers will be able to bid and, in particular, the minimum differences which will, where appropriate, be required when bidding;\n(f) the relevant information concerning the electronic equipment used and the arrangements and technical specifications for connection.\n4. Before proceeding with an electronic auction, a procuring entity shall make a full initial evaluation of the tenders in accordance with the award criterion or criteria set and with the weighting fixed for them. All tenderers who have submitted admissible tenders shall be invited simultaneously by electronic means to submit new prices and/or new values; the invitation shall contain all relevant information concerning individual connection to the electronic equipment being used and shall state the date and time of the start of the electronic auction. The electronic auction may take place in a number of successive phases. The electronic auction may not start sooner than two working days after the date on which invitations are sent out.\n5. When the contract is to be awarded on the basis of the most advantageous tender, the invitation shall be accompanied by the outcome of a full evaluation of the relevant tenderer. The invitation shall also state the mathematical formula to be used in the electronic auction to determine automatic re-rankings on the basis of the new prices and/or new values submitted. That formula shall incorporate the weighting of all the criteria fixed to determine the most advantageous tender, as indicated in the contract notice or in the specifications; for that purpose, any ranges shall, however, be reduced beforehand to a specified value.\n6. Throughout each phase of an electronic auction the contracting authorities shall instantaneously communicate to all tenderers at least sufficient information to enable them to ascertain their relative rankings at any moment. They may also communicate other information concerning other prices or values submitted, provided that that is stated in the specifications. They may also at any time announce the number of participants in that phase of the auction. In no case, however, may they disclose the identities of the tenderers during any phase of an electronic auction.\n7. A procuring entity shall close an electronic auction in one or more of the following manners:\n(a) by indicating in the invitation to take part in the auction the date and time fixed in advance;\n(b) when it receives no more new prices or new values which meet the requirements concerning minimum differences, by stating in the invitation to take part in the auction the time which it will allow to elapse after receiving the last submission before it closes the electronic auction;\n(c) when the number of phases in the auction, fixed in the invitation to take part in the auction, has been completed.\n8. When the procuring entity has decided to close an electronic auction in accordance with point (c) of paragraph 7, possibly in combination with the arrangements laid down in point (b) of that paragraph, the invitation to take part in the auction shall indicate the timetable for each phase of the auction.\n9. After closing an electronic auction a procuring entity shall award the contract in accordance with Article 132 on the basis of the results of the electronic auction.\n10. Procuring entities may not have improper recourse to electronic auctions nor may they use them in such a way as to prevent, restrict or distort competition or to change the subject matter of the contract, as put up for tender in the published notice of intended procurement and defined in the specification. Treatment of Tenders\n1. A procuring entity shall receive, open and treat all tenders under procedures that guarantee the fairness and impartiality of the procurement process, and the confidentiality of tenders.\n2. A procuring entity shall not penalise any supplier whose tender is received after the time specified for receiving tenders if the delay is due solely to mishandling on the part of the procuring entity.\n3. Where a procuring entity provides a supplier with an opportunity to correct unintentional errors of form between the opening of tenders and the awarding of the contract, the procuring entity shall provide the same opportunity to all participating suppliers. Awarding of Contracts\n4. To be considered for an award, a tender shall be submitted in writing and shall, at the time of opening, comply with the essential requirements set out in the notices and tender documentation and be from a supplier that satisfies the conditions for participation.\n5. Unless a procuring entity determines that it is not in the public interest to award a contract, the entity shall award the contract to the supplier that the entity has determined to be capable of fulfilling the terms of the contract and that, based solely on the evaluation criteria specified in the notices and tender documentation, has submitted:\n(a) the most advantageous tender; or\n(b) where price is the sole criterion, the lowest price.\n6. Where a procuring entity receives a tender with a price that is abnormally lower than the prices in other tenders submitted, it may verify with the supplier that it satisfies the conditions for participation and is capable of fulfilling the terms of the contract.\n7. 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Where a procuring entity intends to conduct a covered procurement using an electronic auction, the entity shall provide each participant, before commencing the electronic auction, with:\n(a) the automatic evaluation method, including the mathematical formula, that is based on the evaluation criteria set out in the tender documentation and that will be used in the automatic ranking or re-ranking during the auction;\n(b) the results of any initial evaluation of the elements of its tender where the contract is to be awarded on the basis of the most advantageous tender; and\n(c) any other relevant information relating to the conduct of the auction.\n2. For the purposes of this Chapter, \u201celectronic auction\u201d means an iterative process that involves the use of electronic means for the presentation by suppliers of either new prices, or new values for quantifiable non-price elements of the tender related to the evaluation criteria, or both, resulting in a ranking or re-ranking of tenders.", "samples": [{"hash": "5fqvk3M8xbv", "uri": "/contracts/5fqvk3M8xbv#electronic-auctions", "label": "Free Trade Agreement", "score": 33.6247406006, "published": true}, {"hash": "b4EweDogmTN", "uri": "/contracts/b4EweDogmTN#electronic-auctions", "label": "Free Trade Agreement", "score": 22.4535427094, "published": true}, {"hash": "kB9q33Se0il", "uri": "/contracts/kB9q33Se0il#electronic-auctions", "label": "Free Trade Agreement", "score": 21.6706542969, "published": true}], "hash": "361681348fa8c0814dbf3b32983c6d0a", "id": 4}, {"size": 3, "snippet_links": [{"key": "procuring-entity", "type": "definition", "offset": [8, 24]}, {"key": "electronic-auction", "type": "clause", "offset": [75, 93]}, {"key": "the-entity", "type": "clause", "offset": [95, 105]}, {"key": "each-participant", "type": "clause", "offset": [120, 136]}, {"key": "the-electronic", "type": "clause", "offset": [156, 170]}], "snippet": "Where a procuring entity intends to conduct a covered procurement using an electronic auction, the entity shall provide each participant, before commencing the electronic auction, with: LIX", "samples": [{"hash": "ePMrBYJcolo", "uri": "/contracts/ePMrBYJcolo#electronic-auctions", "label": "Free Trade Agreement", "score": 24.527721405, "published": true}], "hash": "bdc5bcb722f97953a7ad08119bf40ed6", "id": 5}, {"size": 2, "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-internet", "type": "clause", "offset": [31, 43]}, {"key": "electronic-means", "type": "definition", "offset": [61, 77]}, {"key": "from-time-to-time", "type": "clause", "offset": [92, 109]}, {"key": "offer-securities", "type": "definition", "offset": [119, 135]}, {"key": "to-the-public", "type": "definition", "offset": [145, 158]}, {"key": "other-forms", "type": "clause", "offset": [254, 265]}, {"key": "electronic-bidding", "type": "clause", "offset": [269, 287]}, {"key": "to-pay", "type": "clause", "offset": [373, 379]}, {"key": "attention-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [391, 403]}, {"key": "description-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [408, 422]}, {"key": "will-provide", "type": "clause", "offset": [445, 457]}, {"key": "prospectus-supplement", "type": "definition", "offset": [463, 484]}, {"key": "electronic-system", "type": "definition", "offset": [491, 508]}, {"key": "access-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [571, 580]}, {"key": "auction-site", "type": "definition", "offset": [584, 596]}, {"key": "subject-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [647, 657]}, {"key": "acceptance-by-us", "type": "clause", "offset": [658, 674]}, {"key": "directly-affect", "type": "definition", "offset": [690, 705]}, {"key": "the-price", "type": "clause", "offset": [706, 715]}, {"key": "other-terms-and-conditions", "type": "definition", "offset": [719, 745]}, {"key": "relevant-information", "type": "clause", "offset": [877, 897]}, {"key": "to-assist", "type": "clause", "offset": [898, 907]}, {"key": "clearing-spread", "type": "definition", "offset": [937, 952]}, {"key": "the-offering", "type": "definition", "offset": [962, 974]}, {"key": "based-on", "type": "clause", "offset": [990, 998]}, {"key": "for-example", "type": "definition", "offset": [1099, 1110]}, {"key": "in-the-case", "type": "clause", "offset": [1112, 1123]}, {"key": "debt-security", "type": "clause", "offset": [1127, 1140]}, {"key": "number-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [1186, 1195]}, {"key": "basis-points", "type": "definition", "offset": [1197, 1209]}, {"key": "treasury-note", "type": "definition", "offset": [1226, 1239]}, {"key": "completion-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1246, 1259]}, {"key": "auction-process", "type": "clause", "offset": [1279, 1294]}, {"key": "terms-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1346, 1354]}, {"key": "other-factors", "type": "clause", "offset": [1362, 1375]}, {"key": "offering-price", "type": "clause", "offset": [1387, 1401]}, {"key": "allocation-of-securities", "type": "clause", "offset": [1444, 1468]}, {"key": "results-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [1525, 1539]}, {"key": "bidding-process", "type": "definition", "offset": [1569, 1584]}], "snippet": "We may also make sales through the Internet or through other electronic means. Since we may from time to time elect to offer securities directly to the public, with or without the involvement of agents, underwriters or dealers, utilizing the Internet or other forms of electronic bidding or ordering systems for the pricing and allocation of such securities, you will want to pay particular attention to the description of that system, which we will provide in a prospectus supplement. Such electronic system may allow bidders to directly participate, through electronic access to an auction site, by submitting conditional offers to buy that are subject to acceptance by us, and which may directly affect the price or other terms and conditions at which such securities are sold. These bidding or ordering systems may present to each bidder, on a so-called \u201creal-time\u201d basis, relevant information to assist in making a bid, such as the clearing spread at which the offering would be sold, based on the bids submitted, and whether a bidder\u2019s individual bids would be accepted, prorated or rejected. For example, in the case of debt security, the clearing spread could be indicated as a number of \u201cbasis points\u201d above an index treasury note. Upon completion of such an electronic auction process, securities will be allocated based on prices bid, terms of bid or other factors. The final offering price at which securities would be sold and the allocation of securities among bidders would be based in whole or in part on the results of the Internet or other electronic bidding process or auction.", "samples": [{"hash": "fefsr5phmeO", "uri": "/contracts/fefsr5phmeO#electronic-auctions", "label": "At the Market Offering Agreement", "score": 30.6639232635, "published": true}], "hash": "b138ef83f9839e3891c1d7e95ced7423", "id": 6}, {"size": 1, "snippet_links": [{"key": "procuring-entity", "type": "definition", "offset": [8, 24]}, {"key": "electronic-auction", "type": "clause", "offset": [75, 93]}, {"key": "the-entity", "type": "clause", "offset": [95, 105]}, {"key": "each-participant", "type": "clause", "offset": [120, 136]}, {"key": "the-electronic", "type": "clause", "offset": [156, 170]}, {"key": "evaluation-method", "type": "clause", "offset": [204, 221]}, {"key": "based-on", "type": "clause", "offset": [267, 275]}, {"key": "evaluation-criteria", "type": "clause", "offset": [280, 299]}, {"key": "set-out", "type": "definition", "offset": [300, 307]}, {"key": "tender-documentation", "type": "clause", "offset": [315, 335]}, {"key": "during-the-auction", "type": "clause", "offset": [397, 415]}, {"key": "initial-evaluation", "type": "definition", "offset": [440, 458]}, {"key": "where-the-contract", "type": "clause", "offset": [489, 507]}, {"key": "basis-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [532, 540]}, {"key": "most-advantageous", "type": "definition", "offset": [545, 562]}, {"key": "other-relevant-information", "type": "clause", "offset": [583, 609]}, {"key": "relating-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [610, 621]}, {"key": "conduct-of-the-auction", "type": "clause", "offset": [626, 648]}, {"key": "according-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [713, 725]}, {"key": "procurement-process", "type": "definition", "offset": [789, 808]}, {"key": "in-confidence", "type": "clause", "offset": [875, 888]}, {"key": "opening-of-the-tenders", "type": "clause", "offset": [908, 930]}, {"key": "to-be-considered", "type": "clause", "offset": [935, 951]}, {"key": "a-tender", "type": "definition", "offset": [966, 974]}, {"key": "in-writing", "type": "definition", "offset": [984, 994]}, {"key": "at-the-time", "type": "definition", "offset": [1006, 1017]}, {"key": "comply-with-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [1030, 1045]}, {"key": "essential-requirements", "type": "clause", "offset": [1046, 1068]}, {"key": "notices-and-tender", "type": "clause", "offset": [1084, 1102]}, {"key": "a-supplier", "type": "definition", "offset": [1129, 1139]}, {"key": "conditions-for-participation", "type": "definition", "offset": [1159, 1187]}, {"key": "in-the-public-interest", "type": "clause", "offset": [1244, 1266]}, {"key": "to-the-supplier", "type": "clause", "offset": [1324, 1339]}, {"key": "capable-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [1377, 1387]}, {"key": "the-terms-of-the-contract", "type": "clause", "offset": [1399, 1424]}, {"key": "lowest-price", "type": "definition", "offset": [1612, 1624]}], "snippet": "Where a procuring entity intends to conduct a covered procurement using an electronic auction, the entity shall provide each participant, before commencing the electronic auction, with:\n(a) the automatic evaluation method, including the mathematical formula, that is based on the evaluation criteria set out in the tender documentation and that will be used in the automatic ranking or re-ranking during the auction;\n(b) the results of any initial evaluation of the elements of its tender where the contract is to be awarded on the basis of the most advantageous tender; and\n(c) any other relevant information relating to the conduct of the auction.\n1. A procuring entity shall receive, open and treat all tender according to procedures that guarantee the fairness and impartiality of the procurement process and the confidentiality of tenders. They also shall treat tenders in confidence until at least the opening of the tenders.\n2. To be considered for an award, a tender shall be in writing and shall, at the time of opening, comply with the essential requirements set out in the notices and tender documentation and be from a supplier that satisfies the conditions for participation.\n3. Unless a procuring entity determines that it is not in the public interest to award a contract, the entity shall award the contract to the supplier that the entity has determined to be capable of fulfilling the terms of the contract and that, based solely on the evaluation criteria specified in the notices and tender documentation, has submitted the most advantageous tender or, where price is the sole criterion, the lowest price.\n4. Where a procuring entity receives a tender with a price that is abnormally lower than the prices in other tenders submitted, it may verify with the supplier that it satisfies the conditions for participation and is capable of fulfilling the terms of the contract.", "samples": [{"hash": "jxQa8gDEOBD", "uri": "/contracts/jxQa8gDEOBD#electronic-auctions", "label": "Government Procurement Contract", "score": 19.2525672913, "published": true}], "hash": "53ae78fbdb6a474a9fe431d7817c6a39", "id": 7}, {"size": 1, "snippet_links": [{"key": "electronic-auction", "type": "clause", "offset": [75, 93]}, {"key": "the-procuring-entity", "type": "definition", "offset": [95, 115]}, {"key": "each-participant", "type": "clause", "offset": [133, 149]}, {"key": "the-electronic", "type": "clause", "offset": [180, 194]}, {"key": "evaluation-method", "type": "clause", "offset": [249, 266]}, {"key": "based-on", "type": "clause", "offset": [312, 320]}, {"key": "evaluation-criteria", "type": "clause", "offset": [325, 344]}, {"key": "set-out", "type": "definition", "offset": [345, 352]}, {"key": "procurement-documents", "type": "definition", "offset": [360, 381]}, {"key": "during-the-auction", "type": "clause", "offset": [449, 467]}, {"key": "initial-evaluation", "type": "definition", "offset": [492, 510]}, {"key": "the-contract", "type": "definition", "offset": [543, 555]}, {"key": "basis-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [574, 582]}, {"key": "most-advantageous-bid", "type": "definition", "offset": [587, 608]}, {"key": "information-on", "type": "clause", "offset": [637, 651]}, {"key": "conduct-of-the-auction", "type": "clause", "offset": [656, 678]}], "snippet": "Where a procuring entity intends to conduct a covered procurement using an electronic auction, the procuring entity shall provide to each participant, prior to the commencement of the electronic auction, the following information:\n(a) the automatic evaluation method, including the mathematical formula, that is based on the evaluation criteria set out in the procurement documents and that will be used in the automatic ranking or reclassification during the auction;\n(b) the results of any initial evaluation of the elements of its bid when the contract is awarded on the basis of the most advantageous bid; and\n(c) any other relevant information on the conduct of the auction.", "samples": [{"hash": "dZCWUiRsXPD", "uri": "/contracts/dZCWUiRsXPD#electronic-auctions", "label": "Free Trade Agreement", "score": 27.9952087402, "published": true}], "hash": "1821bf75ebefd5689470c0d54c0d71d8", "id": 8}, {"size": 1, "snippet_links": [{"key": "life-of-this-agreement", "type": "definition", "offset": [11, 33]}, {"key": "further-competitions", "type": "clause", "offset": [34, 54]}, {"key": "use-of-electronic", "type": "clause", "offset": [81, 98]}, {"key": "reverse-auction", "type": "definition", "offset": [99, 114]}, {"key": "available-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [131, 143]}, {"key": "participating-authorities", "type": "clause", "offset": [148, 173]}, {"key": "the-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [192, 205]}, {"key": "the-requirement", "type": "clause", "offset": [228, 243]}, {"key": "to-offer", "type": "definition", "offset": [307, 315]}, {"key": "auction-facility", "type": "definition", "offset": [345, 361]}, {"key": "please-contact", "type": "clause", "offset": [363, 377]}, {"key": "further-detail", "type": "clause", "offset": [386, 400]}, {"key": "to-submit", "type": "definition", "offset": [423, 432]}, {"key": "indicative-prices", "type": "definition", "offset": [433, 450]}, {"key": "return-to-support", "type": "clause", "offset": [475, 492]}, {"key": "participating-authority", "type": "definition", "offset": [493, 516]}, {"key": "full-contact", "type": "definition", "offset": [719, 731]}, {"key": "issue-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [796, 808]}, {"key": "capita-group", "type": "definition", "offset": [898, 910]}, {"key": "correspondence-with-suppliers", "type": "clause", "offset": [1017, 1046]}, {"key": "to-the-supplier", "type": "clause", "offset": [1128, 1143]}, {"key": "made-known", "type": "definition", "offset": [1166, 1176]}], "snippet": "During the life of this Agreement further competitions may be carried out by the use of Electronic Reverse Auction. This option is available to all Participating Authorities. All Suppliers on the Agreement that are able to meet the requirement will be expected to participate with this option. PSG are able to offer a managed Electronic Reverse Auction facility. Please contact PSG for further detail. Suppliers were asked to submit indicative prices as part of their tender return to support Participating Authority Call-off. Through further Competition improved pricing may be requested Where provided this information can be obtained from PSG. The following table details the LOTs and the Suppliers awarded to each. Full contact detail of Suppliers on the Agreement will be supplied by PSG on issue of the access number. This information should be used to obtain quotations. \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 and Bradstreet Capita Group Capita Group Liberata Equifax Equifax Transactis \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 Way G4S Capita Group STA \u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587\u2587 Way If during correspondence with Suppliers on the list an accessing organisation is made aware of any discrepancy or change to the Supplier detail this should be made known to PSG at the earliest opportunity.", "samples": [{"hash": "8rWRikp4uCl", "uri": "/contracts/8rWRikp4uCl#electronic-auctions", "label": "Community Framework Agreement", "score": 21.9892063141, "published": true}], "hash": "0ff1b3e6a75f3d37f106a73ebf2420cf", "id": 9}, {"size": 1, "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-internet", "type": "clause", "offset": [31, 43]}, {"key": "electronic-means", "type": "definition", "offset": [61, 77]}, {"key": "from-time-to-time", "type": "clause", "offset": [92, 109]}, {"key": "offer-securities", "type": "definition", "offset": [119, 135]}, {"key": "to-the-public", "type": "definition", "offset": [145, 158]}, {"key": "world-wide-web", "type": "clause", "offset": [282, 296]}, {"key": "other-forms", "type": "clause", "offset": [302, 313]}, {"key": "electronic-bidding", "type": "clause", "offset": [317, 335]}, {"key": "to-pay", "type": "clause", "offset": [421, 427]}, {"key": "attention-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [439, 451]}, {"key": "description-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [456, 470]}, {"key": "will-provide", "type": "clause", "offset": [486, 498]}, {"key": "prospectus-supplement", "type": "definition", "offset": [504, 525]}, {"key": "electronic-system", "type": "definition", "offset": [532, 549]}, {"key": "access-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [612, 621]}, {"key": "auction-site", "type": "definition", "offset": [625, 637]}, {"key": "subject-to", "type": "definition", "offset": [688, 698]}, {"key": "acceptance-by-us", "type": "clause", "offset": [699, 715]}, {"key": "directly-affect", "type": "definition", "offset": [731, 746]}, {"key": "the-price", "type": "clause", "offset": [747, 756]}, {"key": "other-terms-and-conditions", "type": "definition", "offset": [760, 786]}, {"key": "relevant-information", "type": "clause", "offset": [918, 938]}, {"key": "to-assist", "type": "clause", "offset": [939, 948]}, {"key": "clearing-spread", "type": "definition", "offset": [978, 993]}, {"key": "the-offering", "type": "definition", "offset": [1003, 1015]}, {"key": "based-on", "type": "clause", "offset": [1031, 1039]}, {"key": "for-example", "type": "definition", "offset": [1140, 1151]}, {"key": "in-the-case", "type": "clause", "offset": [1153, 1164]}, {"key": "debt-security", "type": "clause", "offset": [1170, 1183]}, {"key": "number-of", "type": "definition", "offset": [1229, 1238]}, {"key": "basis-points", "type": "definition", "offset": [1240, 1252]}, {"key": "treasury-note", "type": "definition", "offset": [1269, 1282]}, {"key": "pricing-methods", "type": "clause", "offset": [1300, 1315]}, {"key": "completion-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1347, 1360]}, {"key": "auction-process", "type": "clause", "offset": [1380, 1395]}, {"key": "terms-of", "type": "clause", "offset": [1447, 1455]}, {"key": "other-factors", "type": "clause", "offset": [1463, 1476]}, {"key": "offering-price", "type": "clause", "offset": [1488, 1502]}, {"key": "allocation-of-securities", "type": "clause", "offset": [1545, 1569]}, {"key": "results-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [1626, 1640]}, {"key": "bidding-process", "type": "definition", "offset": [1670, 1685]}], "snippet": "We may also make sales through the Internet or through other electronic means. Since we may from time to time elect to offer securities directly to the public, with or without the involvement of agents, underwriters or dealers, utilizing the Internet (sometimes referred to as the \u201cworld wide web\u201d) or other forms of electronic bidding or ordering systems for the pricing and allocation of such securities, you will want to pay particular attention to the description of that system we will provide in a prospectus supplement. Such electronic system may allow bidders to directly participate, through electronic access to an auction site, by submitting conditional offers to buy that are subject to acceptance by us, and which may directly affect the price or other terms and conditions at which such securities are sold. These bidding or ordering systems may present to each bidder, on a so-called \u201creal-time\u201d basis, relevant information to assist in making a bid, such as the clearing spread at which the offering would be sold, based on the bids submitted, and whether a bidder\u2019s individual bids would be accepted, prorated or rejected. For example, in the case of a debt security, the clearing spread could be indicated as a number of \u201cbasis points\u201d above an index treasury note. Of course, many pricing methods can and may also be used. Upon completion of such an electronic auction process, securities will be allocated based on prices bid, terms of bid or other factors. The final offering price at which securities would be sold and the allocation of securities among bidders would be based in whole or in part on the results of the Internet or other electronic bidding process or auction.", "samples": [{"hash": "iRoa8UgnxQl", "uri": "/contracts/iRoa8UgnxQl#electronic-auctions", "label": "Paying and Calculation Agency Agreement (General Electric Co)", "score": 24.4017791748, "published": true}], "hash": "7f77ed8a4e0d05ca1dcc484b3adc8e5e", "id": 10}], "next_curs": "ClwSVmoVc35sYXdpbnNpZGVyY29udHJhY3RzcjgLEhZDbGF1c2VTbmlwcGV0R3JvdXBfdjU2IhxlbGVjdHJvbmljLWF1Y3Rpb25zIzAwMDAwMDBhDKIBAmVuGAAgAA==", "clause": {"size": 132, "children": [["where", "Where"]], "parents": [["balance-of-payments", "Balance-of-Payments"], ["establishment", "Establishment"], ["government-procurement", "Government Procurement"], ["annexes", "Annexes"], ["entry-into-force", "ENTRY INTO FORCE"]], "title": "Electronic Auctions", "id": "electronic-auctions", "related": [["electronic-notice", "Electronic Notice", "Electronic Notice"], ["electronic-notices", "Electronic Notices", "Electronic Notices"], ["electronic-access", "Electronic Access", "Electronic Access"], ["electronic-devices", "Electronic Devices", "Electronic Devices"], ["electronic-submittals", "ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS", "ELECTRONIC SUBMITTALS"]], "related_snippets": [], "updated": "2025-07-17T06:09:22+00:00", "also_ask": [], "drafting_tip": null, "explanation": "The Electronic Auctions clause governs the procedures and rules for conducting auctions through electronic platforms. It typically outlines how bids are submitted, the timing and format of the auction, and the responsibilities of participants and the auctioneer. For example, it may specify that all bids must be placed via a designated online portal and set out how winning bids are determined. The core function of this clause is to ensure transparency, fairness, and efficiency in the auction process by clearly defining how electronic auctions are to be managed and what standards apply."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}