Suppliers: during an eAuction

When the host starts the eAuction and the auction is Live, you can then start bidding.

An eAuction that's been started will have the status Live. You will be notified when an eAuction is started and live.

Accessing the Live eAuction

You will receive a notification 30 minutes before the eAuction is scheduled, and a notitifcation once an eAuction starts and is Live.

• Click on the link in the e-mail and log into the site - this should take you to the relevant Live eAuction
• Or, go to Participate > My eAuctions and click on the eAuction 

Bidding action takes place in the eAuction tab 

Placing Bids

Your current bid and rank will be displayed at the bottom of the page. Your rank will change according to where your bid places in comparison to other participating suppliers bids

• Click on the Place Bid button to replace your current bid with a new one
• Input your next bid then click Submit
• Your Total Value amount should now be updated with your latest bid amount, and your rank may change accordingly
• Each bid you place and the rank will be displayed in the Live Auction log screen

N.B: If your price and total value doesn't update and stays displaying your previous bid, please click the 'Reconnect to Auction' button to refresh.

Connection Status

You can see the status of your web connection. If this is displayed as Not Connected you can click the Reconnect to Auction button to refresh.

You can also click the 'Reconnect to Auction' button at any point if you want to refresh your screen or double check if you're connected. If you experience any issues such as your bids not updating, rank not changing, the live auction feed not showing any updates or you just wish to make sure you're connected properly.

Live Auction feed

This is an Activity Feed that shows all actions taken by the host and you during the live auction and the times these occur. This includes:

• When the Auction is started
• If the Host pauses and unpauses the auction
• Any messages the host sends to you
• Any messages you send to the host
• Any bid you place and your subsequent rank 
• If the Host extends the eAuction

Message the Host

You can send messages to the host at any time.

Messages sent to and received from the host will be displayed in the Live Auction screen. You can also click Reply next to messages sent from the host.