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Spooner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Bidding

Draw up estimates for bidding (on/for) door systems for transit cars and trains

Hi,

In the phrase above,
I am wondering which preposition is appropriate to use, "on" or "for".

or are they both usable?

Thanks
  

Top answer

" is correct. With the word "bid" - especially in the context of contracts - the preposition "on" is usually used. "Bid for" can be used in certain situations.

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  • " is correct.
  • With the word "bid" - especially in the context of contracts - the preposition "on" is usually used.
  • "Bid for" can be used in certain situations.
  • " This sounds classier than "bid on," although this can also be used.
  • And "bid for" can imply more seriousness and determination to win the bid, than "bid on," in this kind of situation.
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"Draw up estimates for bidding on door systems for transit cars and trains." is correct. With the word "bid" - especially in the context of contracts - the preposition "on" is usually used.

"Bid for" can be used in certain situations. For example:

At an auction of expensive artworks you might say, "I'm going to bid for that Renoir." This sounds classier than "bid on," altho
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