(Effective: December 2025 – December 2026) A comprehensive updated guideline for Government & PSU Tendering (GeM + e-Procurement + Manual Tenders) 1. General Principles of Public Procurement Transparency – All tender-related information must be publicly accessible. Fair Competition – Equal opportunity to all eligible bidders. Value for Money (VfM) – Selection must be based on the best combination of cost + quality. Accountability – Every procurement step must be documented. 2. Tender Types in 2025 Open Tender (Most preferred) Limited Tender (Restricted to shortlisted vendors) Single Tender / Nomination Basis (Only with strong justification) Two-Bid / Two-Stage Tender Reverse Auction (RA) – Mandatory on GeM for certain categories BOQ-Based Bidding – For works, services & custom items 3. Eligibility Rules (Updated 2025) PAN, GST, UDYAM / MSME certificate mandatory for participation. MSME Benefits applicable only if: ...
STRESS DURING FILLING TENDER/MAKING DOCUMENTS Filling out a tender and preparing the necessary documents can indeed be a stressful process, especially if you're dealing with a competitive bid or a significant project. Here are some tips to help you manage the stress during this process: Start Early : Give yourself ample time to work on the tender and documents. Rushing through the process can increase stress. Begin as soon as you receive the tender invitation. Read the Instructions Carefully : Make sure you thoroughly understand the requirements and guidelines outlined in the tender documents. This will help prevent costly mistakes. Create a Checklist : Organize your tasks by creating a checklist of all the documents and information you need to provide. This can help you stay on track and reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed. Team Collaboration : If possible, work with a team. Delegating tasks and collaborating with colleagues can help distribute the workload and reduce indivi...
