diff --git a/frontend/src/components/BidFeed.jsx b/frontend/src/components/BidFeed.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0347554
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/BidFeed.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { useQuery } from '@tanstack/react-query';
+import { supabase } from '../supabaseClient';
+
+function BidFeed({ loadId }) {
+  const { data: bids = [], isLoading, isError, refetch } = useQuery({
+    queryKey: ['bids', loadId],
+    queryFn: async () => {
+      const { data, error } = await supabase
+        .from('bids')
+        .select('*, driver:portal_users(username)')
+        .eq('load_id', loadId)
+        .order('created_at', { ascending: false });
+      if (error) throw error;
+      return data;
+    },
+    refetchInterval: 10000, // Poll every 10 seconds for updates
+  });
+
+  if (isLoading) return <div className="text-center py-4">Loading bids...</div>;
+  if (isError) return <div className="text-center py-4 text-danger">Error loading bids</div>;
+
+  return (
+    <div className="container mt-4">
+      <h2>Active Bids</h2>
+      {bids.length === 0 ? (
+        <p className="text-muted">No bids yet. Be the first to offer!</p>
+      ) : (
+        <table className="table table-hover">
+          <thead>
+            <tr>
+              <th>Driver</th>
+              <th>Bid Amount</th>
+              <th>Status</th>
+              <th>Time</th>
+              <th>Actions</th>
+            </tr>
+          </thead>
+          <tbody>
+            {bids.map((bid) => (
+              <tr key={bid.id}>
+                <td>{bid.driver?.username || 'Unknown'}</td>
+                <td>₹{parseFloat(bid.bid_amount).toLocaleString('en-IN')}</td>
+                <td>
+                  <span className={`badge ${
+                    bid.status === 'accepted'
+                      ? 'bg-success'
+                      : bid.status === 'rejected'
+                      ? 'bg-danger'
+                      : bid.status === 'counter_offer'
+                      ? 'bg-warning'
+                      : 'bg-secondary'
+                  }`}>
+                    {bid.status}
+                  </span>
+                </td>
+                <td>{new Date(bid.created_at).toLocaleString()}</td>
+                <td>
+                  {/* Action buttons will be added for shipper to accept/reject */}
+                  <button className="btn btn-sm btn-outline-primary">View</button>
+                </td>
+              </tr>
+            ))}
+          </tbody>
+        </table>
+      )}
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+export default BidFeed;
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diff --git a/frontend/src/components/BidSubmissionModal.jsx b/frontend/src/components/BidSubmissionModal.jsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9b69b27
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/BidSubmissionModal.jsx
@@ -0,0 +1,91 @@
+import React, { useState } from 'react';
+import { useMutation, useQueryClient } from '@tanstack/react-query';
+import { supabase } from '../supabaseClient';
+
+function BidSubmissionModal({ loadId, onClose, onSuccess }) {
+  const [bidAmount, setBidAmount] = useState('');
+  const [notes, setNotes] = useState('');
+  const [isSubmitting, setIsSubmitting] = useState(false);
+  const queryClient = useQueryClient();
+
+  const mutation = useMutation({
+    mutationFn: async (bidData) => {
+      const { data, error } = await supabase
+        .from('bids')
+        .insert({
+          load_id: loadId,
+          driver_id: (await supabase.auth.getUser()).data.user?.id,
+          bid_amount: parseFloat(bidAmount),
+          notes: notes,
+          status: 'pending',
+        })
+        .select();
+      if (error) throw error;
+      return data[0];
+    },
+    onSuccess: () => {
+      queryClient.invalidateQueries({ queryKey: ['bids', loadId] });
+      onSuccess?.();
+      onClose();
+    },
+  });
+
+  const handleSubmit = async (e) => {
+    e.preventDefault();
+    setIsSubmitting(true);
+    try {
+      await mutation.mutateAsync();
+    } catch (err) {
+      console.error('Bid submission failed:', err.message);
+    } finally {
+      setIsSubmitting(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <div className="modal d-block" style={{ backgroundColor: 'rgba(0,0,0,0.5)' }}>
+      <div className="modal-dialog">
+        <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
+          <div className="modal-content">
+            <div className="modal-header">
+              <h5 className="modal-title">Submit Bid for Load</h5>
+              <button type="button" className="btn-close" onClick={onClose}></button>
+            </div>
+            <div className="modal-body">
+              <div className="mb-3">
+                <label className="form-label">Bid Amount (₹)</label>
+                <input
+                  type="number"
+                  step="0.01"
+                  className="form-control"
+                  value={bidAmount}
+                  onChange={(e) => setBidAmount(e.target.value)}
+                  required
+                />
+              </div>
+              <div className="mb-3">
+                <label className="form-label">Notes (Optional)</label>
+                <textarea
+                  className="form-control"
+                  rows="3"
+                  value={notes}
+                  onChange={(e) => setNotes(e.target.value)}
+                />
+              </div>
+            </div>
+            <div className="modal-footer">
+              <button type="button" className="btn btn-secondary" onClick={onClose}>
+                Cancel
+              </button>
+              <button type="submit" className="btn btn-primary" disabled={isSubmitting}>
+                {isSubmitting ? 'Submitting...' : 'Submit Bid'}
+              </button>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </form>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}
+
+export default BidSubmissionModal;
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diff --git a/frontend/src/components/LoadsList.jsx b/frontend/src/components/LoadsList.jsx
index fcc46c4..8f1d591 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/LoadsList.jsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/LoadsList.jsx
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 import React, { useState } from 'react';
 import { useQuery } from '@tanstack/react-query';
 import { supabase } from '../supabaseClient';
+import BidSubmissionModal from './BidSubmissionModal';
 
-// Utility functions (mirroring india.js logic for now)
 const formatINR = (n) => {
   if (n === null || n === undefined || isNaN(n)) return '—';
   return '₹' + parseFloat(n).toLocaleString('en-IN');
@@ -26,41 +26,35 @@ const getStatusColor = (status) => {
     'available vehicle': 'secondary',
   };
   return colors[status] || 'secondary';
-};
+}
 
 function LoadsList() {
   const [filterStatus, setFilterStatus] = useState('');
   const [searchTerm, setSearchTerm] = useState('');
+  const [showBidModal, setShowBidModal] = useState(false);
+  const [selectedLoadId, setSelectedLoadId] = useState(null);
 
-  const { data: loads = [], isLoading, isError, refetch } = useQuery({
+  const { data: loads = [], isLoading, isError } = useQuery({
     queryKey: ['loads', filterStatus, searchTerm],
     queryFn: async () => {
       let query = supabase
         .from('loads')
-        .select(`
-          id,
-          date,
-          from_city,
-          to_city,
-          freight_charged,
-          commission,
-          status,
-          shipper:shippers(name),
-          vehicle:vehicles(number)
-        `)
+        .select('*, shipper:shippers(name), vehicle:vehicles(number)')
         .order('date', { ascending: false })
         .limit(100);
 
-      if (filterStatus) query = query.eq('status', filterStatus);
       if (searchTerm) {
         query = query.or(`from_city.ilike.%${searchTerm}%,to_city.ilike.%${searchTerm}%`);
       }
+      if (filterStatus) {
+        query = query.eq('status', filterStatus);
+      }
 
       const { data, error } = await query;
       if (error) throw error;
       return data;
     },
-    staleTime: 5 * 60 * 1000, // 5 minutes
+    staleTime: 5 * 60 * 1000,
   });
 
   if (isLoading) return <div className="text-center py-5">Loading loads...</div>;
@@ -69,7 +63,7 @@ function LoadsList() {
   return (
     <div className="container mt-4">
       <h2>Loads Management</h2>
-      
+
       {/* Filters */}
       <div className="row mb-3 g-2">
         <div className="col-md-4">
@@ -106,6 +100,7 @@ function LoadsList() {
             <th>Freight</th>
             <th>Commission</th>
             <th>Status</th>
+            <th></th>
           </tr>
         </thead>
         <tbody>
@@ -120,11 +115,31 @@ function LoadsList() {
                 <span className={`badge bg-${getStatusColor(load.status)}`}>
                   {load.status}
                 </span>
+                <button
+                  className="btn btn-sm btn-outline-primary ms-2"
+                  onClick={() => {
+                    setSelectedLoadId(load.id);
+                    setShowBidModal(true);
+                  }}
+                >
+                  Bid
+                </button>
               </td>
             </tr>
-          ))}
+          </tr>
         </tbody>
       </table>
+
+      {/* Modal */}
+      {showBidModal && (
+        <BidSubmissionModal
+          loadId={selectedLoadId}
+          onClose={() => {
+            setShowBidModal(false);
+            setSelectedLoadId(null);
+          }}
+        />
+      )}
     </div>
   );
 }