(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: ...
### Key Points - Research suggests the main types of tenders on the GeM portal are Standard Bids, Reverse Auctions, and Bid to RA, with additional specific types like Custom Bids and BOQ Bids. - It seems likely that these tender types cater to different procurement needs, ensuring transparency and efficiency. - The evidence leans toward variations like Service Bids and Single/Two Packet Bids, but the core processes are the main focus. #### Overview The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal is an online platform for public procurement in India, offering various tender types to meet diverse government needs. Below, we break down the main types and provide additional details for clarity. #### Main Types of Tenders - Standard Bids: These are regular tenders where sellers submit offers for specific requirements, and the contract goes to the lowest-priced, technically compliant bid. - Reverse Auctions (RA): Live auctions where qualified sellers compete by lowering prices in real-time t...