The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is a website created by the government to help government organizations, public sector businesses, and ministries with their procurement needs. Its main aim is to make the procurement process more transparent and efficient. The portal allows for e-bidding, reverse e-auctions, and demand aggregation to ensure government agencies get the best deals.
a) GeM (Government e-Marketplace): An online platform for federal and state government agencies to buy products and services.
b) Purpose: To ensure procurement is transparent, effective, and timely.
c) Functionality: Allows buyers and sellers to list items for direct purchase or auction.
d) Benefits: Direct contact with government departments, enhancing procurement efficiency.
a) Access to National Market: Reach a wide market of government procurement.
b) Special Provisions: Benefits for new businesses, SMEs, and Emporium items.
c) Fully Online Process: Paperless and contactless.
d) Multiple Invoices: Generate multiple invoices for the same order.
e) Easy Participation: Join bids and reverse auctions easily.
f) User-friendly Dashboard: Track your supply and payments.
g) Dynamic Pricing: Prices adjust based on market conditions.
h) Exemptions for Start-ups: Start-ups have relaxed selection criteria.
i) Pilot Projects: Opportunity to work on government trial orders.
j) Feedback System: Buyers can rate products or services.
k) Flexibility: Choose from a wide range of products.
a) PAN Card
b) Udyog Aadhaar (MSME certificate)
c) GST Registration Certificate
d) Cancelled Cheque Copy
e) Aadhaar Card (for identity proof)
a) Create a Seller Account: Use the Aadhaar or PAN card of an organization's key person.
b) Update Organization Profile: Validate PAN, complete company details, office location, and bank account information.
c) Vendor Assessment: Apply for Vendor Assessment to receive the OEM certificate.
d) Brand Listing: Register your brands in the relevant product and service categories.
e) Product Listing: List your products and services on the GeM portal after brand registration.
f) Participate in Bids and Appoint Resellers: Join GeM bidding and authorize resellers.
Low-Value Transactions: Buyers can directly buy from any seller on GeM who meets their needs.
Purchases Above Rs. 50,000: Buyers must compare products first and can then buy directly from the lowest price (L1) seller after reviewing all options.
Priority to Local Suppliers: GeM prioritizes Make in India certified OEMs in tenders and L1 bidding, giving local suppliers additional preferences.