GeM, or Government e Marketplace, is a dedicated ecommerce market for different goods & services procured by Government Organisations / Departments / PSUs. This was built to affect an evolution in public procurement promoting a transparent, efficient and inclusive marketplace.
Things Required for Bidding a GeM Tender
The most important thing before you start the bidding process for a GeM portal tenders is to register as a seller on the GeM Portal.
You need the following information for registering as a seller on GeM Portal:
- Aadhaar Number/Virtual ID or Personal PAN Number allotted by the Income Tax Department
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
- PAN
- Active email-ID
- Type of Business/Organisation (Proprietorship, Firm, Company, Trust/Society/Association of Persons or Government Entity)
- PAN of your business (as per Income Tax records)
- Date of Incorporation/Registration of your business
- CIN or Company Information Number (in case you are registering as a Private/Public Limited Company)
- Income Tax Return details of the last 3 years
- Complete Registered Office Address Details
- Billing Address with GSTIN Number*
- Bank account number and IFSC
* (in the absence of GSTIN you will not be able to accept any orders beyond Rs 2.5 lakhs on the GeM portal)
You can take help from web-portals like BidAssist where GeM portal tenders are given. Here, you can get help on how to start as a seller on GeM, to get your new user ID created instantly, to get your seller ID created and also for quick MSME/Udyam registration. All you’d be required to do is invest in the BidAssist Startup Plan
(Rs 499 only). There are other plans available as well, in case your requirement is extensive. Please head over to the website to check the best plan and get the best GeM Portal & Bid Advisory service.
Things to Keep in Mind for GeM Portal Tenders
- Registration on GeM should be done by an authorised person only (Director of the organisation or a Key Person/Proprietor)
- If you’re registering as a start-up, you will need to mention DIPP number and the mobile number linked to DIPP at the time of registration
- If you’re registering as an MSE (Micro and Small Enterprise), you will be required to provide your UAM number (Udyog Aadhaar Memorandum Number)and the mobile number linked to it
- The details mentioned at the time of seller registration on GeM portal will be validated as per the Income Tax Return Filing
- The primary seller can create a secondary seller for other roles like Bid Participation, creation catalogues and purchase requisition etc.
GeM Portal Tenders: FAQs
How do you bid for GeM Tenders?
Firstly, make sure you’re a registered seller on the GeM Portal. If you haven’t registered yet, do it now. Next, get your documents collated. Now, log in to GeM Portal, search for the GeM tenders (product/service) you want to place your bid against. You may select multiple tenders for comparison. Do your comparison and then simply click on ‘Bid’ to start the bidding process.
Where can I get all documents related to a GeM tender?
You can find the documents at BidAssist GeM Tenders section easily. Just click on the tender of your choice and you will be redirected to that tender page where all details as well as documents to download are also given. All you need is to sign in to BidAssist to view all the tender details and to download every single tender document, you can buy plans starting @ Rs 299 only.
What are the important points when sending a quote for a GeM tender?
Please make sure that your bid is unconditional (i.e. it’s not dependent on any conditions; else it might get rejected right away). It must be sent within the stipulated time. Your bid proposal or quote should have all the details asked in the invitation. Make sure to conform to the terms of the tender.
Can I cancel a bid on GeM Portal after opening it?
Yes, you may cancel it. Alternatively, participation from the Bid/ RA can be withdrawn by the Seller/ Service Provider using the “Withdraw” option.
What are the documents required to be uploaded by the seller when bidding?
You will be needed to upload your Experience Certificate with Government, Turnover Certificate, MSE Registration Certificate, Certificates as per Additional Terms & Condition and OEM Authorization Certificate.
