Operation of the forward capacity allocation
Article 39
1. No later than the time specified in the harmonised allocation rules for each forward capacity allocation, an auction specification containing at least the following information shall be defined and published on the single allocation platform: (a) date and time of gate opening and gate closure of the auction; (b) validated splitting of long-term cross-zonal capacity and type of the long-term transmission rights that will be auctioned; (c) format of bids; (d) date and time of publication of auction results; (e) the period during which auction results can be contested. 2. The published long-term cross-zonal capacity shall not be modified during a period prior to the gate closure of the auction. The harmonised allocation rules shall specify that period. 3. Each market participant shall submit its bids to the single allocation platform prior to the gate closure time and in accordance with the conditions set out in the auction specification. 4. The single allocation platform shall ensure the confidentiality of submitted bids.