bjóðanda

Bjóðandi is the Icelandic term for a bidder or offeror in a contracting or procurement process. The form bjóðanda is the genitive singular of bjóðandi and is used to denote possession or attribution, for example in phrases like tilboð frá bjóðanda (offer from the bidder) or réttindi bjóðanda (the bidder’s rights). The plural forms are bjóðendur (nominative) and bjóðenda (genitive).

In procurement and tender contexts, a bjóðandi submits an offer in response to a tender invitation. A bid typically includes price, technical specifications, delivery terms, and any required documentation demonstrating eligibility and capability. The contracting authority evaluates offers according to published criteria and awards the contract to the bid that best meets the stated criteria, balancing factors such as price, quality, and delivery. The process is designed to promote fairness, transparency, and competition among bjóðendur.

The genitive form bjóðanda is regularly used in legal and procurement texts to attribute terms, obligations, or rights to the bidder. Examples include tilboð frá bjóðanda (bid from the bidder), skilmálar bjóðanda (the bidder’s terms), and réttindi bjóðanda (the bidder’s rights). The word is derived from the verb bjóða (to bid or offer) with the agent suffix -andi, a common pattern for forming nominalized agents in Icelandic.

See also: bjóðandi, útboð, innkaup, kæra eða ásökun ef relevant under local rules.