Definition
Vendor assessment is a verification of an OEM's manufacturing set-up and capability, carried out for GeM by an assessing agency such as the Quality Council of India (QCI) for the categories where GeM requires it. It typically involves submitting documents, paying the applicable fee and a factory inspection. A successful assessment is valid for a fixed period and must be renewed.
In simple words
Vendor assessment matlab QCI wale aakar aapki factory dekhte hain ki aap sach mein manufacturer ho.
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