(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: ...
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...