Section 2: Electronic catalogues

Where the use of electronic means of communication is provided for by the purchaser, the latter may require that tenders be presented in the form of an electronic catalogue or that they include such a catalogue.

The purchaser shall indicate in the contract notice or in the invitation to tender whether it authorises or requires the submission of tenders in the form of an electronic catalogue.It shall also specify, in the consultation documents, all the information required concerning the format, the electronic equipment used and the connection arrangements and technical specifications of the catalogue.

Electronic catalogues shall be drawn up by candidates or tenderers in accordance with the technical specifications and format provided by the purchaser. They shall comply with the requirements applicable to electronic means of communication and any additional requirements defined by the purchaser in accordance with the articles in subsection 2 of Chapter II of Title III. Tenders submitted in the form of an electronic catalogue may be accompanied by additional…

The provisions of article R. 2162-55 apply.