What does the cryptic crossword clue "Man possibly tender taking exercise (5)" mean?

The definition is "Man possibly". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). PE (synonym="abbreviation for physical education = exercise") in BID (synonym="tender = a proposal for completing a requested piece of work") = BIPED; definition: "Man possibly" The answer is BIPED.

Man possibly tender taking exercise (5)

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