Oferul

Oferul is a Romanian noun that refers to the person or entity that makes an offer in a transaction, tender, or contract. It is derived from the verb a oferi ("to offer") and uses the definite article suffix -ul, yielding the form oferul for masculine singular. In standard Romanian, the term most commonly used for the party submitting an offer is ofertant (the offeror) or, in some contexts, ofertantul. Oferul can appear as an alternative or more informal variant in texts, but it is less common in formal procurement or legal language.

Usage and nuance: In procurement, bidding, and contract law, the preferred terminology tends to favor ofertant or ofertantul to designate the actor who presents an offer. Oferul, when used, signals the same role but may be seen as a less formal or older-fashioned form. The word is the agentive counterpart to the noun oferta (the offer) or ofertă (offer, offer document). In English, the closest translation is offeror or offerer.

Examples: Oferul a depus oferta pentru proiect. (The offeror submitted the bid for the project.)

See also: Oferta, Ofertă, Ofertant, A oferi, Contract law, Procurement.