You want to know how to do LI (Limited Item / Limited Item Bidding / Limited Item Listing) on the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal . I’ll explain step by step in simple terms: 🔹 What is LI on GeM? On GeM, LI (Lowest Identified / Limited Item) generally refers to Lowest Bidder (L1) identification in tenders/RA (Reverse Auction). Sometimes users also say "LI" when they mean Limited Item Listing (putting a product/service with limited specifications). So I’ll cover both contexts : ✅ If you mean LI as Lowest Identified (L1) Bidder in Bid/RA This is when you want to participate in bids/tenders and become LI (lowest price supplier) . Steps: Login → Go to gem.gov.in and log in with your Seller ID. Search Opportunities → In the "Bids / RA" section, filter by your category/product/service. Check Eligibility → Read buyer requirements carefully (OEM, brand, compliance, experience, etc.). Quote Your Price → Submit your bid with the best comp...
(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...