A procurement process, usually conducted electronically, in which suppliers compete by progressively lowering their prices in response to competing bids. The buyer awards the contract in accordance with the auction rules, typically to the supplier offering the lowest compliant price or the best value. See also: Electronic Auction (e-Auction).
Reverse Auction
An electronic procurement event where suppliers compete by progressively lowering their prices, with award usually to the lowest compliant bid.
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