Government e-Marketplace
What is GeM Registration?
GeM registration's full form is Government e-Marketplace (GeM), an online platform for public procurement of goods and services by central and state government organizations.
Public procurement has always been an essential part of government activities. The government’s intention behind introducing GeM was to enhance transparency, efficiency, and speed in public procurement.
GeM provides the tools of e-bidding, reverse e-auction, and demand aggregation to facilitate the government users, achieve the best value for their money.
Why is GeM Registration important?
Government ownership has always been an important part of government operations. The government's purpose in introducing GeM was to increase public ownership transparency, efficiency, and speed. GeM offers e-bidding, reverse e-auction, and demand aggregation solutions to help government agencies get the best possible bargain. The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is the federal government's e-commerce portal. It acts as a one-stop shop for the easy online purchase of consumer goods and services required by various government departments. The GeM's primary purpose is to ensure that supply procurement is transparent, efficient, and on schedule.
Benefits of Registering on GeM Portal
Access to National Public Procurement Market
Special provisions and sections for startups, MSMEs, and Emporium products
Fully online, paperless, and contactless platform
Multiple invoices for a single order
Easy access to participate in bids/ reverse auction
The clock has been enabled in RA to display the remaining time for seller participation
All sellers will be shown reasons for rejection
Seller friendly dashboard for monitoring supplies & payments
Seller belonging to North-East states and J&K are exempted from ITR at the time of bid participation
Dynamic Pricing - Price can be changed based on market conditions
Direct access to Government departments and their organizations
Preference given to DPIIT recognised startups to boost startups in India
Document Required as Seller on GeM Registration
Aadhaar card of Proprietor or Authorized Person or Director
Pan Card of Proprietor / Company Pan (If Partnership/ LLP/Pvt. Ltd.)
Cancelled Cheque
GST Certificate
- MSME Certificate, ISO, NSIC,
- Trade Mark registration(if OEM)
- ITR of Last 3 Years
Document Required as Buyer on GeM Registration
Aadhaar card of the Head of Department of Government Department
Mobile Number of Authorized Person must Registered with an Aadhaar Card
Official Email ID
Following Organization Detail
- Department Name,
- Ministry Complete Address with Pin,
- Landline Number
Brand Listing on GeM
Applicant can list their brand on the GeM portal easily whether:
Trademark registered
It could be related to a digital platform or service provided by the government.
Brand Owner but trademark not registered
Significant platform, ensuring its exclusivity can be essential.
Unbranded products
Offer cost-effective solutions for government procurement.
GeM Seller Registration Process
Step - 1: Create seller Account
The Seller's first is createing an account on the GeM portal. The Registration on GeM Should be done by only the authorized person of the entity. Thw seller can sign up on GeM using the Adhar of a qualified person or director of a company.
Step - 2: Entity Profile
Applicant must provide complete business detail and all documentation such as PAN details, address proof, and other required details.
Step - 3: Vendor Assessment
After the security deposit, appicants must for vendor assessment on GeM to get OEM(Original Equipment Manufacturer) certificate. The vendor assessment process is obligatory for all the sellers and deemed OEMs to participate in public procumrement in public procumrement. Vendor assessment is carried out by the quality council of India(QCI).
Step - 4: Brand Listing
Once the OEM certificate is issued, appicants can list their respective categories and services.
Step - 5: Prodcut Listing
One the barands are listed, vendors must list their products and service as per their classified categories once the barands and services are approved. The products and services will go live on Government e-Marketplace(GeM) portal.
Step - 6: Branding and Appointment of reseller
Once all listing is completed, brands can participate in the Bidding and accept orders on GeM. After getting approval from authorities , they can also appoint resellers for thier products and services.
