Word
tendering
Phoneticsten·der·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtɛndɝɪŋ/
UK/tˈɛndəɹɪŋ/
Definition
v. to offer to do work or supply goods for a set price in a formal bid. You do this when companies compete for a contract.
v. present participle of 'tender'; to submit a formal offer to supply goods or carry out work at a stated price, typically in response to an invitation to bid.
Examples
“They are tendering for the new school building project.”
“The small firm is tendering for the city road contract against much larger companies.”
“After months of preparation, the consortium is tendering for the offshore wind farm, knowing that price, safety record, and environmental plan will all affect the final decision.”
Examples
simple
“They are tendering for the new school building project.”
contextual
“The small firm is tendering for the city road contract against much larger companies.”
complex
“After months of preparation, the consortium is tendering for the offshore wind farm, knowing that price, safety record, and environmental plan will all affect the final decision.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “tendering” in context.
Verb
01. initiate tendering
“The company initiated tendering to select a catering supplier.”
verb + noun
02. invite tendering
“The ministry will invite tendering for the new railway line next month.”
verb + noun
03. streamline tendering
“Digital platforms help governments streamline tendering and cut costs.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. competitive tendering
“The hospital contract was awarded after competitive tendering among five firms.”
adj + noun
05. open tendering
“The council uses open tendering to ensure fairness for all suppliers.”
adj + noun
06. public tendering
“EU rules require public tendering for major infrastructure projects.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. process of tendering
“The process of tendering ensures transparency in public spending.”
noun + prep + noun
08. round of tendering
“A second round of tendering was held after no suitable bids emerged.”
noun + prep + noun
09. rules for tendering
“Strict rules for tendering prevent favouritism and corruption.”
noun + prep + noun
10. invite bids through open tendering
“The city invited bids through open tendering for the stadium rebuild.”
11. open tendering for public contracts
“The law requires open tendering for public contracts above a threshold.”
12. streamline the tendering process
“The reform aims to streamline the tendering process for small businesses.”
Usage
Often followed by 'for' plus the contract or project when meaning to bid for work.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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