(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: ...
Selling on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Portal offers a host of compelling benefits for businesses—especially MSMEs, startups, and smaller enterprises—looking to tap into India’s vast public procurement market. Here are the key advantages : 1. Direct Access to a Massive Government Market GeM connects sellers directly with Central and State Government departments, PSUs, and autonomous bodies —eliminating intermediaries and broadening buyer reach. The platform supports millions of sellers and buyers. As of May 2025, GeM boasts: Over 2.86 crore orders ₹13.60 lakh crore in GMV 23 lakh+ sellers , including 10.4 lakh MSEs and 30,866 startups Remarkable growth: GMV soared from ₹422 crore at launch to ₹5.43 lakh crore recently, highlighting its expanding reach and adoption. 2. Zero Registration Fees & Lower Entry Barriers Registration on GeM is completely free , making it highly...