### Key Points - Research suggests the main types of tenders on the GeM portal are Standard Bids, Reverse Auctions, and Bid to RA, with additional specific types like Custom Bids and BOQ Bids. - It seems likely that these tender types cater to different procurement needs, ensuring transparency and efficiency. - The evidence leans toward variations like Service Bids and Single/Two Packet Bids, but the core processes are the main focus. #### Overview The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal is an online platform for public procurement in India, offering various tender types to meet diverse government needs. Below, we break down the main types and provide additional details for clarity. #### Main Types of Tenders - Standard Bids: These are regular tenders where sellers submit offers for specific requirements, and the contract goes to the lowest-priced, technically compliant bid. - Reverse Auctions (RA): Live auctions where qualified sellers compete by lowering prices in real-time t...
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...