tendering

Procurement is the act of acquiring, buying goods, services or works from an external source. It is favourable that the goods, services or works are appropriate and that they are procured at the best possible cost to meet the needs of the acquirer in terms of quality and quantity, time, and location. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing exposure to fraud and collusion.

L'appalto (dal latino medievale appaltum, forse dal latino ad pactum «a contratto») è il contratto con cui una parte (appaltatore) assume, con organizzazione dei mezzi necessari e con gestione a proprio rischio, l'obbligazione di compiere in favore di un'altra (committente o appaltante) un'opera o un servizio.