Your Complete Guide to Smarter Bidding in 2026–27 Modern Rules for Modern Procurement Excellence In the fast-changing world of procurement, bidding in 2026–27 is no longer about submitting the lowest price or copying old templates. Today, smarter bidding means strategy, compliance, technology, and value creation — all working together. Whether you’re a supplier, tender executive, consultant, or business owner, understanding modern procurement rules can significantly increase your chances of winning bids while reducing costly mistakes. Let’s break it down. Why Smarter Bidding Matters in 2026–27 Procurement platforms, evaluation methods, and buyer expectations have evolved. Buyers now look beyond price and focus on: Value for money Compliance and credibility Timely delivery Sustainability and social impact Smarter bidding helps you stand out in a crowded marketplace and build long-term trust with buyers. 1. Understand the Market Before You Bid Successful bidding start...
2. New on GeM Latest Feature : NEWLY ADDED “ NOV 2023 - WHY SELL ON GEM Why Sell on GeM? Access to National Public Procurement market No charges or fee for getting registered Special provisions and sections for startups, MSMEs and Emporium products Fully online, paperless and contactless platform A list of prerequisites for the seller registration has been made available so that it becomes a guide to the seller during registration https://gem.gov.in/support/sellers/?lang=english Brand application and brand approval process has been revamped for sellers Multiple invoice for single order Easy access to participate in bids/reverse auction Clock has been enabled in RA to display remaining time for seller participation Online grievance redressal mechanism for quick resolution All sellers will be shown reasons for rejection Seller friendly dashboard ...