Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
ampliação da disputa
English translation:
to increase competition (between participants)
- The asker opted for community grading. The question was closed on 2012-01-29 10:54:10 based on peer agreement (or, if there were too few peer comments, asker preference.)
Jan 25, 2012 18:29
12 yrs ago
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Portuguese term
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Native in: English 
Works in: Portuguese to English, English
ampliação da disputa
Portuguese to English
Law/Patents
Law: Contract(s)
Tender Specification
As normas que disciplinam este pregão serão sempre interpretadas em favor da ampliação da disputa.
Does this really mean:
The provisions governing this tender procedure shall always be construed in such a way as to extend the dispute?
Or does is perhaps mean:
The provisions governing this tender procedure shall always be construed with a view to ensuring the participation of the maximum number of bidders.
Does this really mean:
The provisions governing this tender procedure shall always be construed in such a way as to extend the dispute?
Or does is perhaps mean:
The provisions governing this tender procedure shall always be construed with a view to ensuring the participation of the maximum number of bidders.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | to increase competition (between participants) |
Martin Riordan
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Proposed translations
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Martin Riordan
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to increase competition (between participants)
Dec. 3.555/2000 “Art. 4º - Parágrafo único. As normas disciplinadoras da licitação serão sempre interpretadas em favor da ampliação da disputa entre os interessados, desde que não comprometa o interesse da Administração, a finalidade e a segurança da contratação.”
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Note added at 18 mins (2012-01-25 18:48:21 GMT)
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I think this is open to interpretation as more competition in the two senses: (1) to attract more bidders, and (2) to encourage each to offer their best bid.
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Note added at 18 mins (2012-01-25 18:48:21 GMT)
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I think this is open to interpretation as more competition in the two senses: (1) to attract more bidders, and (2) to encourage each to offer their best bid.
Note from asker:
| Thanks Martin. That's what it had to be to make any sense, but I was not 100% sure. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you Martin"
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