(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: ...
In the dynamic landscape of government procurement in India, the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has emerged as a game-changing platform. Launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, GeM is a unified portal to facilitate the procurement of goods and services by government departments, PSUs, and autonomous bodies. With over 1,64,000+ buyers and 10,000+ products , GeM ensures transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity. However, with great opportunity comes great responsibility. Sellers and service providers must strictly adhere to the GeM Portal Guidelines to remain in good standing. Non-compliance can lead to severe consequences such as suspension, blacklisting, and legal action. 1. Complete and Accurate Seller Registration # Compliance starts at the registration stage. GeM mandates that every seller or service provider must: Register with valid business credentials : This includes PAN , GSTIN , Udyam/MSME Certi...