Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Process: A Quick Guide

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is India’s procurement system, which is aimed at providing transparency and efficiency. Government departments, PSUs, and various other organizations need to buy services and goods seamlessly while maintaining healthy competition by minimizing delays.

Our GeM Registration service in Ahmedabad helps businesses register on the platform, ensuring compliance and enabling them to access government procurement opportunities with ease.

If you are a seller, business owner, or government buyer, this is how it works:

Step-by-Step Guide to the GeM Registration and Procurement Process

1. Registering on GeM

Two user types are:

• Buyers – Government departments, ministries, PSUs, and self-governing institutions.
• Sellers – Businesses, service suppliers, manufacturers, MSMEs, and providers.

Sellers can post their products, and buyers make their purchases.

2. Listing Products & Services

Sellers need to:

• Save images, pricing, as well as details of the product or service.
• Classify the offerings by usage and industry.
• Comply with GeM’s quality and technical standards.

To increase efficiency during buying, it is easy for buyers to browse keyword search categories.

3. Procurement Process for Buyers

Buyers have a variety of procurement techniques available depending on the value of the purchase:

• Direct Purchase: Competitive buying (Up to ₹50,000)
• L1 Purchase: Selecting the lowest price-accepting seller meeting all conditions. (₹50,000 – ₹30 lakh)
• Bidding & Reverse Auction: The offer having the best price with the best value quality wins the contract. (Above ₹30 lakh)

Also Read: The Benefits of Government e-Marketplace Registration

4. Place Your Order and Make a Payment

• Buyers issue requests through a Purchase Order (PO).
• As promised, sellers accept, deliver on time, and ensure quality.
• After the audit, payment is processed electronically.

Government buyers do pay on time because there is a schedule to follow.

5. Order Fulfilment & Monitoring

• The seller has to stick to the promised delivery date.
• Buyers check the goods/services for compliance.
• Orders can be viewed live, which guarantees sight of the delivery at all times.

GeM Benefits

• Transparency – Eliminates favoritism and corruption.
• Efficiency – Eliminates documents and delays from human interaction.
• Cost-Saving – Competitive pricing is a boon to the buyers.
• Providing Opportunity to MSMEs – Supports fair competition among smaller enterprises.
• Early Payments – Safe and dependable payment systems.

Final Words

GeM is transforming public procurement with its digital-first, transparent, and efficient approach. Whether you’re a seller or a buyer, it makes everything simple for everyone.

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