The Electronic Tender Handling, Information and Communications System is used to coordinate procurement, perform tenders and negotiate framework contracts on behalf of all Danish public agencies. The system has been actively implemented since 1995. It covers planning, drafting and publication of tenders; management of all associated processes; issuance and running of online tenders in a secure way using the newest collaboration technology and digital certificates; assisting in the final decision and award process; and supporting team rooms for external specialists, advisers and users.