1. the process of submitting a formal offer or bid for a contract or job
Usage: business
2. the act of offering something formally

1. present participle of tender: offering something formally or submitting a bid

Examples

• The tendering process for the construction project will close next Friday.
• Several companies are tendering bids for the government contract.
• The tendering of his resignation surprised everyone.
• She is tendering her application for the scholarship.
• The company won the contract through competitive tendering.
• They are tendering an apology for the inconvenience caused.
• The tendering procedure must follow strict guidelines.