Sentence examples for allowed to bid from inspiring English sources

For example, only two families were allowed to bid for the state-run cinema company.

From 1989 banks had been allowed to bid freely for deposits.

Gradually, American parts makers were allowed to bid on supply contracts.

Foreign investors were not allowed to bid for the 50 Internet sites on sale.

But if the lawsuit was a deal breaker, EADS shouldn't have been allowed to bid.

To cut costs and break up (often corrupt) monopolies, private companies will be allowed to bid for most defence contracts.

Private firms will soon be allowed to bid for a chance to take over some government services, he says.

But in April 2010, when the city announced new contracts, it was not allowed to bid because of "performance issues".

A further clause makes it clear that Simsbury's owner would not be allowed to bid on the night.

"Most importantly," Mr. Thomson said, "neither he nor his firm will be allowed to bid at the sale".

People who want to save their library are going to be "allowed to bid" for money from a central pot.