GeM bidding is a process on the Government e-Marketplace where government buyers ask sellers to quote their better price for goods or services. Sellers take a part with one another, and the buyer selects the offer that suits their requirement and follows GeM rules.
GeM Bidding is an online command system used by government departments to purchase goods or services. Alternatively to buying directly, buyers create an offer and invite many sellers to participate. Sellers give in their prices and details online, and the best offer is selected.
People who are active and verified GeM sellers can take part in the order.
GeM bidding is used to:
Bid / Reverse Auction: There is a competition among sellers to bid at the lowest price. The seller with the best (lowest) value is normally ranked as number 1.
Two-Packet Bid: There are two components to this bid — the financial and the technical. Technical aspects are evaluated first, followed by financial aspects.
BOQ (Bill of Quantity) Bid: Applicable when the buyers want to purchase a large quantity of items or services. Sellers provide pricing for each listed item.
Custom Bid: Buyers can establish customizable bidding conditions for particular needs that are not inherent in typical bids.
L1 Purchase: The lowest quoted seller (the calculator labeled L1) is then chosen after meeting all criteria.
Limited Bid: The only difference is accessibility; this bidding can only be enjoyed by a certain group of sellers or just a single seller.
Common documents include:
Each bid has:
GeM Bidding is a transparent and fair way for government buyers to purchase products and services. It provides sellers with a great opportunity to grow their business by participating in government procurement. With proper understanding and a correct bidding strategy, even small businesses can win GeM bids.