Offers (4)
'offers' is the definition.
(I know this)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for tenders that I've seen before include "Supply ships" , "They provide supplies to other ships" , "Dinghies towed by ships" , "Offers to do work for a stated amount" , "Bids" .)
'offers' is the definition.
('bid' can be a synonym of 'offer')
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for bids that I've seen before include "Offers at auctions" , "Makes offer at auction" , "Auction actions" , "Proposals to buy at a certain price" .)