Your Complete Guide to Smarter Bidding in 2026–27 Modern Rules for Modern Procurement Excellence In the fast-changing world of procurement, bidding in 2026–27 is no longer about submitting the lowest price or copying old templates. Today, smarter bidding means strategy, compliance, technology, and value creation — all working together. Whether you’re a supplier, tender executive, consultant, or business owner, understanding modern procurement rules can significantly increase your chances of winning bids while reducing costly mistakes. Let’s break it down. Why Smarter Bidding Matters in 2026–27 Procurement platforms, evaluation methods, and buyer expectations have evolved. Buyers now look beyond price and focus on: Value for money Compliance and credibility Timely delivery Sustainability and social impact Smarter bidding helps you stand out in a crowded marketplace and build long-term trust with buyers. 1. Understand the Market Before You Bid Successful bidding start...
Here are some of the latest updates (as of October 24, 2025) relating to the GeM Portal (Government e-Marketplace) e-tenders and procurement ecosystem in India: ✅ Key Recent Updates The GeM portal is planning to introduce global tendering / international bidder access . That means suppliers from abroad will soon be able to participate in certain GeM tenders, increasing competition & potentially better value. \ Along with global access, GeM is also working on adding rate-contract functionalities (i.e., longer term contracts for goods/services via GeM) and other enhancements. A policy change: For scientific research institutions, the procurement rules have been eased such that they have more autonomy — purchases outside GeM or non-lowest-bidder may now be permitted under certain limits. Usage statistics: For example, between 2020-21 and 2024-25 the state of Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the top buyer on GeM, with procurements worth ~₹65,000 crore via GeM. On the ...