Acronym for the apparatus which randomly generates Premium Bond numbers (5)

I believe the answer is:

ernie

(Other definitions for ernie that I've seen before include "Male" , "Eric Morecambe & - - Wise" , "Bondman" , "- - Bevin, 13 dn" , "--- Wise, comedian" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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