# With regard to procurement, are any type of contracts restricted with regard to e-auction?

**URL:** https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/with-regard-to-procurement-are-any-type-of-contracts-restricted-with-regard-to-e-auction/2926
**Category:** Procurement
**Created:** [22 February 2013 13:37 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/with-regard-to-procurement-are-any-type-of-contracts-restricted-with-regard-to-e-auction/2926 "2013-02-22T13:37:19Z")
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### Author: ![CIPS\_Expert](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@CIPS\_Expert](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/CIPS_Expert)
#### Post date: [22 February 2013 13:37 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/with-regard-to-procurement-are-any-type-of-contracts-restricted-with-regard-to-e-auction/2926/2 "2013-02-22T13:37:27Z")

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The existing procurement legislation explicitly states that e-auctions may only be utilised when contract specifications can be verified precisely. Furthermore, e-auctions should only be used under open and restricted procedures.