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...
In the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal, product categories are divided into six quadrants, each with specific conditions and uses:
- Quadrant 1: Products offered exclusively by validated OEMs. Example: Automobiles.
- Quadrant 2: OEMs and their authorized sellers can offer products. Example: Desktops.
- Quadrant 3: Products from both OEMs and their authorized resellers. Example: Office furniture.
- Quadrant 4: Only resellers, no OEMs. Example: Stationery.
- Quadrant 5: For Self-Help Groups (SHG) products. Only resellers.
- Quadrant 6: Exclusively for ODOP (One District One Product) by OEMs; resellers pair with OEM catalogs.
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