(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: ...
To make an L1 (Lowest One) comparison of a product or service on the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal, follow these steps:
Step-by-Step Guide for L1 Comparison on GeM
Login to GeM Portal:
- Navigate to the GeM website.
- Click on the Login button at the top right corner.
- Enter your User ID and Password to log in.
Navigate to the Marketplace:
- Once logged in, click on the Market link to access the GeM Marketplace.
- You can also directly access it from the homepage.
Select the Category:
- Enter the category name or keywords related to your product or service.
- Choose the appropriate category from the list.
Apply Filters:
- On the left-hand side, you will see a section called Filter with options like Administrative, Financial, Make/Model Selection, and Product Specifications.
- Focus on the Product Specifications section.
- You will see two types of filters: Golden Parameters (yellow) and Silver Parameters (gray).
- Select the right combination of Golden Parameters for your product or service.
Compare Products:
- Compare your products with a minimum of three different OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) or service providers.
- Ensure they meet the required quality, quantity, specifications, and delivery period.
System Recommendation:
- The system will recommend the L1 product that matches all the requirements.
- Only the L1 system recommendation can be added to the cart by the buyer.
Share Filters with Buyer:
- Once you have the filters, share them with the buyer so they can place the order without hassle.
Additional Tips
- Ensure you have the following details ready before starting the comparison:
- Category/Product
- Quantity
- Rate
- Delivery Location
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