What is another word for invitation to tender?
Pronunciation: [ɪnvɪtˈe͡ɪʃən tə tˈɛndə] (IPA) 
An invitation to tender is typically a document that invites suppliers to bid on a specific project or contract. While the term "invitation to tender" is widely used, there are also several other synonyms that can be used to describe a similar procurement process. These include request for proposal (RFP), request for tender (RFT), request for bid (RFB) and request for quotation (RFQ). Each of these terms may be used in slightly different contexts, but they all refer to a situation where a company or organization is seeking quotes or bids from potential suppliers in order to select the best possible vendor for a specific project or service.
