Publication of some additional information may be necessitated by new electronic procurement techniques and features, such as e catalogues, dynamic purchasing systems or electronic reverse auctions (ERAs).

Electronic reverse auctions (A CN.9 WG.I WP.40 and Add.1, paras.

It was also noted that at least in one jurisdiction no tender securities were used at all in electronic reverse auctions.

(b) Conditions for use of electronic reverse auctions (article 19 bis) (A CN.9 WG.I WP.40, paras.

Article 63 of Ordinance No. 20 of Romania of 24 January 2002 concerning public acquisitions by means of electronic bids.

(e) Revisions to the Model Law to enable the use of electronic reverse auctions (A CN.9 WG.I WP.40 Add.1, paras.

(d) A note concerning electronic reverse auctions and abnormally low tenders, including drafting materials (A CN.9 WG.I WP.40 and Add.1).

See, e.g., the requirement in the OGC's E auctions guidelines (available at http www.ogc.gov.uk index.asp?docid 1001034).

It was observed that paragraph (4) of the draft article in particular required the Working Group to consider the models of electronic reverse auctions that should be provided for.

Accordingly, the Working Group decided that neither construction nor services procurement in their entirety should be excluded from the provisions governing electronic reverse auctions, pending further deliberations as to which type of procurement would be suitable for electronic reverse auction.

b. Electronic order management and trading system ( 220,000)

It was observed that in some jurisdictions, electronic reverse auctions were conducted on the basis of lists or catalogues that set out items that could be procured through the mechanism.

Suspension of auctions

Some specific publication requirements are found, for example, with respect to the records of ERA proceedings in Brazil (see A CN.9 WG.1 WP.35 Add.1, paragraph 37).

The Working Group deferred the consideration of the proposed revisions and asked the Secretariat to present to the Working Group at its next session a study on practical experiences with the use of tender securities in the context of electronic reverse auctions.

That system, which integrates all case related documents into a central electronic database, eliminates the need for unnecessary paper filings.

Another concern expressed was that additional amendments might be required to address the fact that the principle of functional equivalence made electronic procurement of all kinds possible and not only electronic reverse auctions.

An electronic game is a game that employs electronics to create an interactive system with which a player can play.

Article 19 bis. Conditions for use of electronic reverse auctions

The Guide could also address issues arising from the relative novelty of electronic reverse auctions, such as the provision of training and holding simulated auctions.

The Working Group's attention was also drawn to the fact that, with constantly evolving technological solutions and their introduction to procurement processes, it would be difficult to place electronic reverse auctions in a fixed structure and therefore sufficient flexibility in that regard should be retained.

Since the last report submitted to the Security Council, the e Court system has been introduced at the Tribunal.

An order management and electronic trading system will be implemented, with one time capital expenditure of 220,000.

Concerns were expressed about this suggestion, in that it presupposed that the issue of whether electronic reverse auctions were treated as a separate method or a phase in other procurement methods had already been resolved in favour of the former resolution.

An interdepartmental working group headed by the Deputy Prime Minister had been set up to develop a national system of electronic commerce.

The Working Group observed that as a general matter the draft should allow for the evolution of electronic reverse auctions, and should not exclude any type of auction pending decisions on the first parameter set out above.

It has been observed that electronic reverse auctions have many potential benefits.

Article 47 bis. Conduct of electronic reverse auctions in the pre auction period

Such information must be transmitted electronically using the US EDIFACT standard.

There should be an auto response to support the essence of e governance, whereby the Government realizes the efficacy of its governance.

40, E ICEF 2006 AB L.1). The Committee further notes that an amount of 1 million is included to begin the learning management system and knowledge management and electronic archiving projects.

Comment by the Administration. The United Nations Office at Nairobi has implemented an electronic system (e leave) which monitors the leave benefits of its staff, including those on short term appointments.

As regards paragraph (1) (b), it was observed that the aim of the provision was to ensure that electronic reverse auctions should be contemplated in competitive markets, but that it would not be appropriate to specify the number of potential suppliers or contractors that would constitute a competitive market.

In response to an inquiry, it was confirmed that subparagraphs (a) to (n) of article 27, including the provisions on the treatment of alternatives contained in subparagraph (g), would apply in the context of electronic reverse auctions, and the Guide would explain, where necessary, how those provisions operated in that context.

The electronic order management and trading system will streamline trading operations across multiple trading desks, security types and time zones.

Galaxy Releases 1 and 2 were named among the most notable projects and initiatives in the area of e Management since 2002.

Such information may become less important as experience with auctions increases.

The Working Group agreed that the Guide to Enactment should address the benefits of ensuring as wide a participation as possible, although noted that it might not be desirable for suppliers to participate in the electronic reverse auction through a proxy and over the telephone, as such participation might give rise to a risk of abuse.

13), the Working Group noted that allowing for tender securities in the context of electronic reverse auctions might be problematic, as banks generally required a fixed price for the security documents. It was observed that little experience on the use of tender securities in electronic reverse auctions had been accumulated so far around the world and that existing practices were highly diverse (A CN.9 WG.I WP.40 Add.1, para.

13, discussing article 32 of the Model Law (Tender securities)).

A significant change at the Tribunal since the last report, which has the potential to enhance the speed of our proceedings, is the introduction of the e Court system.

It is hoped that the application of e Court will render the results seen in the Halilović case in all future proceedings at the Tribunal.

(g) In the area of electronic commerce, the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Commerce and the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Signatures.

The draft provisions and commentary above are presented on the basis of providing for electronic reverse auctions alone.

Electronic technologies have facilitated the use of reverse auctions by greatly reducing the transaction costs.