You want to know how to do LI (Limited Item / Limited Item Bidding / Limited Item Listing) on the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal . I’ll explain step by step in simple terms: 🔹 What is LI on GeM? On GeM, LI (Lowest Identified / Limited Item) generally refers to Lowest Bidder (L1) identification in tenders/RA (Reverse Auction). Sometimes users also say "LI" when they mean Limited Item Listing (putting a product/service with limited specifications). So I’ll cover both contexts : ✅ If you mean LI as Lowest Identified (L1) Bidder in Bid/RA This is when you want to participate in bids/tenders and become LI (lowest price supplier) . Steps: Login → Go to gem.gov.in and log in with your Seller ID. Search Opportunities → In the "Bids / RA" section, filter by your category/product/service. Check Eligibility → Read buyer requirements carefully (OEM, brand, compliance, experience, etc.). Quote Your Price → Submit your bid with the best comp...
GeM Exclusive : The Saras Collection GeM Exclusive : The GeM is marketplace based public procurement portal with following the exclusive offering making it unique and superior portal than its peers. 1. Category and catalogue based procurement portal 2. Wide varities of procurement modes, DP, L1, PBP, Bid/RA 3. Automated rule based system driven enforcement of MSE and MII provisions. 4. Unique Bid representation module where a sellers can raise representation against a bid available in public domain. 5. Unique challenge rejection window for bidders: All disqualified bidders get right to challenge their bid rejection. Buyer cannot proceed further without replying to the challenge It is increasing transparency. 6. Advance analytics for the decision support system and fraud and anomaly detection. 7. Furthermore the process of procurement is faceless and transparent in which sellers identity is...