udbudt

Udbudt is the Danish term used to describe goods, services, or contracts that have been publicly offered for bidding. It functions as both a past participle and an adjective, derived from the verb udbyde (to offer) and the noun udbud (a tender). When something is udbudt, it has been put out to tender and invites competitive bids.

In procurement practice, an item, project, or contract that is udbudt has entered a formal bidding process. Bids submitted in response to an udbud are typically called tilbud or anbud. The purpose of udbud is to ensure competition, transparency, and value for money. The process usually includes publication of the udbud, submission of bids, evaluation against predefined criteria, and awarding a contract.

Common forms of udbud include offentligt udbud (public tender), begrænset udbud (restricted tender), and forhandlet udbud (negotiated tender). These procedures are used in both public sector procurement and many private sector contracts, aligned with regulatory frameworks that emphasize fair competition, non-discrimination, and proportionality. In Denmark, public procurement is regulated by national legislation often referred to as the Udbudsloven, implementing EU directives to ensure transparency and equal treatment in bidding.

Usage examples include phrases like “Projektet er udbudt,” meaning that the project has been put out to tender. Bidders respond with tilbud or anbud, and the contracting authority evaluates these submissions to select a winning bid.