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...
GeM tenders (Government e‑Marketplace) as of AUG, 2025 : 📝 GeM Tender Landscape (July 2025) Active and recent tenders include a wide array of requirements such as: Local chemist empanelment services (e.g., Ex‑Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme) closing as of July 31, 2025. Healthcare, staffing services , IT/telecom equipment, cleaning and sanitation, technical structures, and specialized machinery — many closing in late July to early August 2025 State-specific tenders , such as in Odisha and Gujarat , for items like HFO fuel, masks, biomass pallets, and cleaning contracts, also via the GeM portal ✅ Practical Tips for Bidders Prepare a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) – required for e‑te...