Here’s an updated 2026-ready overview of procurement types on the Government e‑Marketplace (GeM) portal — tailored for both buyers (purchasers) and vendors (sellers/service-providers) — focusing on how the platform works now, what to expect moving forward, and how to make best use of it. 1. What is GeM and why it matters GeM is India’s government-run online marketplace for procurement of goods and services by central and state ministries, departments, PSUs, autonomous bodies etc. ( Gov e-Marketplace ) It aims to bring efficiency, transparency, and inclusiveness into public procurement. ( Testbook ) For buyers: Ensures standardized process, access to competition, audited trails. For vendors: Opens access to a large marketplace, but also means competition and compliance. 2. Key Procurement Modes on GeM (2026 context) These are the main ways procurements are executed via GeM — both for goods and services. 2.1 Direct / Cart-Based Purchase For items that are s...
Everything you need to know about the GeM portal Government e-marketplace, shortly known as GeM, is a digital platform that enables buying and selling of goods and services. GeM portal is a paperless; contactless and cashless online marketplace. The sole purpose of GeM is to enhance efficiency; transparency and speed in public procurement. In nut-shell, government departments/ agencies, being registered buyers, procure goods and services from the registered seller via the GeM portal. The current article briefly covers the history and statistics of the GeM portal; the objective of the GeM portal; the benefits of the GeM portal to buyers and sellers; the registration process for both buyers as well as sellers and the details of caution money payment by the sellers. Page Contents - History and statistics of the GeM portal - Objective of the GeM portal - Benefits of the GeM portal - Registration on the GeM portal for ‘Buyers’ - Registration o...