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...
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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