Here’s a detailed guide (as of October 2025 ) on how to do the L1 (Lowest price) Purchase / L1 Comparison on the Government e‑Marketplace (GeM) portal — covering definitions, process, latest updates, and tips. If you meant some other “LI” instead of “L1”, please let me know and I’ll adjust. ✅ What is “L1 Purchase / L1 Comparison” on GeM “L1” means Lowest One (i.e., the bidder/seller offering the lowest price, while meeting all required specifications) and is a mode of procurement under GeM. Under GeM procurement there are generally three major routes: Direct Purchase L1 Purchase / L1 Comparison Bid / Reverse Auction (RA) For goods/products the relevant document “L1 Purchase – Product” shows process details. 🛠Process of L1 Purchase / Comparison on GeM (for Goods) Here is the step-by-step based on the published GeM guidance and training material. Determine eligibility / threshold For “L1 Purchase – Product” document: Orders valu...
Here are some updates and changes happening on the GeM Portal between May 2024 and December 2024: 1. **Technical Overhaul**: The GeM portal will undergo a major technical overhaul, making it temporarily unavailable from **00:00 hrs of 27th November 2024 to 23:59 hrs of 5th December 2024**. 2. **Scheduled Maintenance**: Periodic scheduled maintenance will be conducted to improve system performance and security | National Public Procurement Portal ...](https://gem.gov.in/). 3. **Policy Updates**: Amendments in procurement policies and financial rules may be implemented | National Public Procurement Portal ...](https://gem.gov.in/). 4. **New Features**: Introduction of new features and functionalities to enhance user experience and streamline the procurement process | National Public Procurement Portal ...](https://gem.gov.in/). 5. **Notification Delays**: Users might experience receiving email and SMS notifications delays due to system updates | National Public Procurement Portal .....