Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1810

A tender is subject to the same rule as an auction. - Submission of a bid at an auction. An offer. The bid lapses upon a higher bid, even if the latter is invalid. - An auction contract. It is concluded only upon the award of the auction, unless ratification is stipulated, in which case the contract is concluded only upon such ratification. - When a tenderer is considered a contracting party. Completion of the tender through the Central Tenders Committee or the authority owning the project. Has no effect. - Notification to the successful tenderer of acceptance of its bid and award of the tender to it. A preliminary procedure for concluding the contract.