GeM seller guides, in plain language
From registration to payment: how to bid, L1, EMD and ePBG, MSE/startup benefits, Make in India, and manpower, security, vehicle and IT tenders.
Eligibility and documents
Turnover and experience criteria in GeM bids, explained
How GeM bids set minimum turnover and past experience, how MSE/startup relaxation works, and how to check quickly whether you qualify.
Read →Documents commonly required for a GeM bid
A checklist of the certificates and documents GeM bids ask for most often, so you can keep them ready before the next tender.
Read →How to read a GeM bid document: ATC, BoQ, consignee and more
A section-by-section way to read a GeM bid document before you decide to bid: dates, eligibility, EMD/ePBG, specification, BoQ, consignees, ATC and corrigenda.
Read →OEM authorisation on GeM: what resellers need
Why GeM resellers need OEM authorisation, the difference between portal authorisation and a bid-specific letter, and how to avoid last-minute rejections.
Read →Vendor assessment on GeM for OEMs (QCI): a practical guide
What GeM vendor assessment is, which sellers need it, how the process generally runs with QCI, and how to prepare so your factory inspection goes smoothly.
Read →Past performance criteria in GeM bids, explained
What "past performance" means in a GeM bid, how it is usually worded, what documents prove it, whether OEM experience counts, and when MSEs and startups are exempt.
Read →How to avoid bid rejection on GeM: the most common reasons
Most GeM bids are lost at technical evaluation, not on price. The common rejection reasons — missing documents, ATC, certificates, OEM letters, EMD — and a pre-submit checklist.
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