El procedimiento de subasta inversa electrónica y su respeto a los principios de contratación pública: hacia un proceso único

Abstract

The research presents a theoretical and academic analysis to the proposed procurement method of electronic reverse auction as both a technical and practical alternative to the new requirements of the National Procurement System. Basing its advantages in practical terms of constitutionality and legality. Regarding the former, the electronic reverse auction process, both in contracting mechanism as its legal basis, follows and respects the principle of legality, the principle of equality, Advertising and Transparency and finally Free Participation. Similarly, significant advantages in terms of effectiveness and economic efficiency, both monetary and human resources, in terms of speed and efficiency with respect to time and in terms of transparency as a fundamental mechanism of honesty and clarity in the performance of the contract public. Logically thinking, during the investigation also have certain disadvantages that are reflected in both economic terms, technical and ultimately human. However, categorically, the advantages of the electronic contracting mechanism outweigh the disadvantages reverse auction.