(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: ...
(ADVANCE) How to explain GeM (Government e-Marketplace) to newcomers: It's important to start simple, build up gradually, and use relatable examples.
🟦 How to Explain GeM (Advanced Level) to Newcomers Goal: Make even complex features easy to understand using real-world examples. 🧩 Step 1: Start Simple – A Relatable Analogy "Imagine Amazon or Flipkart – but it's only for the Government. Ministries, schools, public hospitals, and other government offices buy laptops, printers, furniture, or even services like cleaning and IT support – all through one secure, transparent platform: GeM." This sets a base understanding. Now, build from here. 🧱 Step 2: Explain Why GeM Exists – The 'Why' Behind It Before GeM: Government procurement was slow, involved lots of paperwork. Prone to favoritism, corruption, and overpricing. With GeM: Everything is digital, fast, and trackable. Saves money for the government. Provides equal opportunity to MSMEs, startups, female entrepreneurs, and even rural sellers. 🧠 Tip: Use this example: “A school in Assam can now directly buy laptops from a startup in Bangalore – no middlemen, no...