licitador

A licitador, also known as a bidder, is an individual or entity that participates in an auction or bidding process to acquire goods, services, or contracts. The term is commonly used in the context of public procurement, where governments or public entities invite bids from qualified suppliers to award contracts for the supply of goods or services. The licitador submits a bid, which includes a price and often other relevant information such as technical specifications or proposals, to compete with other bidders for the opportunity to provide the goods or services.

The process of licitación, or bidding, is governed by specific regulations and procedures to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with legal requirements. Bidders must typically meet certain qualifications and criteria to participate in the process. Once the bids are submitted, they are evaluated based on predefined criteria, which may include price, technical merit, and other factors as specified in the bidding documents.

The winning licitador is the one whose bid meets the evaluation criteria and is selected to provide the goods or services. The award of the contract to the winning licitador is subject to the fulfillment of contractual obligations and compliance with the terms and conditions specified in the bidding process. The licitación process is an essential mechanism for ensuring that public resources are allocated efficiently and effectively, while also promoting competition and innovation in the market.