expression of interest

noun

A call to potential providers of goods and/or services to register interest in supplying them. Commonly a document describing requirements or specifications and seeking information from potential providers that demonstrate their ability to meet those requirements.

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Meanings

nounexpression of interest (plural expressions of interest, abbreviation EOI)

plural expressions of interest · abbreviation EOI

  1. businessA call to potential providers of goods and/or services to register interest in supplying them. Commonly a document describing requirements or specifications and seeking information from potential providers that demonstrate their ability to meet those requirements.

    Chiltern Railways has issued a call for expressions of interest from "established" suppliers for "between 20 and 70 new or converted low emissions" multiple units, in a five-year contract worth around £400 million.

    2023 August 23, Mel Holley, “Network News: ... while Chiltern Railways targets low-emissions stock”, in RAIL, number 990, page 7
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