Common use of Use of Electronic Means Clause in Contracts

Use of Electronic Means. 1. The Parties shall, to the extent possible, endeavour to use electronic means of communication to permit efficient dissemination of information on government procurement, particularly as regards tender opportunities offered by entities, while respecting the principles of transparency and non-discrimination. 2. When conducting covered procurement by electronic means, a procuring entity shall: (a) ensure that the procurement is conducted using information technology systems and software, including those related to authentication and encryption of information, that are generally available and interoperable with other generally available information technology systems and software; and (b) maintain mechanisms that ensure the integrity of requests for participation and tenders, including establishment of the time of receipt and the prevention of inappropriate access.

Use of Electronic Means. 1. The Parties shall, to the extent possible, endeavour to use electronic means of communication to permit efficient dissemination of information on government procurement, particularly as regards tender opportunities offered by procuring entities, while respecting the principles of transparency and non-discrimination. 2. When conducting covered procurement by electronic means, a procuring entity shall: (a) ensure that the procurement is conducted using information technology systems and software, including those related to authentication and encryption of information, that are generally available and interoperable with other generally available information technology systems and software; and (b) maintain mechanisms that ensure the integrity of requests for participation and tenders, including establishment of the time of receipt and the prevention of inappropriate access.

Use of Electronic Means. 1. The Parties shallshall seek to provide information related to future opportunities on government procurement through electronic means. 2. The Parties shall encourage, to the extent possible, endeavour to the use of electronic means for the publication of communication to permit efficient dissemination procurement information, notices and tender documentation and for the receipt of information on government procurement, particularly as regards tender opportunities offered by entities, while respecting the principles of transparency and non-discriminationtenders. 23. When conducting covered procurement by electronic means, a procuring entity each Party shall: (a) ensure that the procurement is conducted using information technology systems and software, including those related to authentication and encryption of information, that are generally available and interoperable with other generally available information technology systems and software; and (b) establish and maintain mechanisms that ensure the integrity of information provided by suppliers, including requests for participation and tenders, including establishment of the time of receipt and the prevention of inappropriate access.