Government e-Marketplace - Introduction

GEM stand for government e-marketplace is a government portal to facilitate and easy online investment of the goods and services of consumer.

The government under the Allocation of Business Rules, 1961 had started the GEM in 2017.

The main motive of GEM is to assure the productivity, clarity in obtaining of supplies.

It’s the only place where the government bodies easily purchase the goods and services of the consumer.

Why you should choose GEM online registration?

1. Online GEM registration ensures the trading process is transparent, efficient and swift along with hassle-free payment of suppliers.
2. Permit small companies and startups to enter and establish their brand in the main market.
3. You can directly sell your products to various Government authorized buyers.

Objectives of GEM registration

1.The purpose of getting a GEM registration is to ensure a smooth and effective procurement process for government offices requirement.

2.Increase the transparency between private sellers and government buyers.

Documents required for GEM Portal Registration

• MSME Certificate
• Letter that states the business description
• Aadhar card of the business owner
• Income Tax returns file for the last one year
• GST Certificate
• PAN Card of the business owner
• Certificate of Incorporation (if company)

Requirements For Manufacturers:

• Trademark Certificate of relevant Class
• NSIC, DIC, BIS, KVIC, COIR, etc.
• e Catalog or Catalog PDF.
• Website with your brand name and your products.
• Vendor Assessment is Compulsory

Requirements for Resellers/Distributers

• Product Specifications as per Manufactured.
• Website of the manufacturer with brand name and products.
• Brand/Resell Authorization from your product manufacturers.

Benefits of Sellers on GEM Registration

• Direct Government Procurement
• Transparency
• Special Benefits for Startups
• Support in trade
• Less paperwork

Benefits of Government buyers on GEM Registration

• Transparency
• Less Approval
• Buy Online
• Demand aggregation

Procedure for buyer registration

Only authorized representatives of central government departments, state government department, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies can purchase via portal.

For a government officer to be registered as a buyer following details are required:

• Working mobile number & official email id
• Authorization of competent authority of their department
• Aadhar number (mandatory)

What are the different types of government Bids?

There are 5 different types of Government bids:-

• Limited Tender Enquiry
• Electronic Reverse Auctioning
• Advertised Tender Enquiry
• Single Tender Enquiry
• 2-Stage Bidding

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