Guides for government suppliers
Practical, sourced guides for MSMEs that bid on GeM, CPPP and state portals.
Download tender documents from CPPP and NIC eProcurement portals
Step-by-step: find a tender on CPPP (eprocure.gov.in) or a state NIC eProcurement portal, get past the captcha, download the NIT and BOQ, and save the Tender Details page as a PDF.
Read a GeM bid document
What to check in a GeM bid document before you bid: dates, EMD and ePBG, turnover and experience, MSE and Make in India terms, documents required, consignees and the buyer's ATC.
EMD exemption for MSEs
Who is exempt from EMD (bid security) in Indian government tenders, what GFR 2017 Rule 170 and the Department of Expenditure say, and how to check the exemption in your bid.
Getting paid on GeM after delivery
How payment works on GeM after delivery: PRC, CRAC, the 21-day deemed acceptance, payment within 10 days of CRAC, and the 1% per month penal interest on late payment.
Free tools
EMD and ePBG calculator
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