GeM Portal Registration
GeM, or Government e-Marketplace, is an electronic marketplace that has made procurement of goods and services very easy for government institutional entities right from purchasing to making a payment for the same. It makes the public procurement process faster and more efficient.
If you have a businessand want to sell your products to government entities, registering on GeM can open up a lot of business opportunities for you.
What is GeM Registration?
GeM stands for Government e-Marketplace. Through this Internet-based platform, central and state government organizations purchase goods and services. GeM seeks to enhance transparency, efficiency, and speed in public procurement. On the other hand, GeM uses tools related to e-bidding, reverse e-auction, and demand aggregation to guarantee the best value for money for government users.
Benefits of Registration on the GeM Portal
- Access to the National Public Procurement Market
- Dedicated sections for startups, MSMEsand Emporium products
- Completely online, paperless and contactless marketplace
- Generation of multiple invoices by a seller against an order
- Ease of participation in bids and reverse auction
- Countdown clock indicating the remaining time for seller participation in reverse auctions.
- Reasons for rejection of their bids are given to the sellers
- Seller-friendly dashboard for tracking Supplies and Payments
- Exemption to Sellers from North-East states and J&K from ITR at the time of participation of bid
- Dynamic pricing lets prices change per the changing market conditions
- Direct Access to Government Departments and Organisations.
- Startups registered with DPIIT are given priority to facilitate their growth.
Documents Required for GeM Registration
The documents required for the GeM registration are:
- PAN Card
- Udyog Aadhaar or MSSME certificate
- GST registration certificate
- Mobile number and e-mail ID
- Cancelled cheque copy
- Aadhhar card of Applicant
- Other supporting documents like photos and product list, if required.
GeM Registration Process
Step 1: Seller Registration on GeM
The first step for GeM registration is creating a seller account on the portal. This has to be done by an authorised person of the company(Director or Key Person/Proprietor). To sign up the authorized person can use his Aadhaar or PAN card.
Step 2: Up₹date the Organisation Profile
The next step is to complete your profile. There are four mandatory sections to be filled including PAN Validation, Company Details, Office Location, and Bank Account. There are other optional sections related to MSE, Startup, and Tax Assessment. You also need to pay caution money based on your turnover after updating the profile.
Step 3: Vendor Assessment on GeM
After paying the caution money, as a vendor you must apply for Vendor Assessment to get the OEM certificate. This is mandatory for selling categories Q1 and Q2 products. If you are a manufacturer, you must get an OEM certificate irrespective of the products you sell. RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Service) conducts the Vendor Assessment.
Step 4: Brand Listing
After getting approved as an OEM, list your brands under relevant product categories. Brands may be trademarked, non-trademarked, or even unbranded.
Step 5: Product Listing
Your next step is to list the products and services on the GeM portal. The listing goes live only after getting approved by the GeM Authority.
Step 6: Bid Participation and Appointment of Resellers
After listing your products and services, you can participate in bids and accept orders. OEMs can appoint resellers to list products and services after approval.
GeM Vendor Assessment Fees
The fees for Vendor Assessment depend upon the annual turnover;
- Upto ₹20 lakhs: ₹871.61 (exclusive of GST)
- ₹20 lakhs to ₹1 crore: ₹1743.22 (exclusive of GST)
- More than ₹1 crore: ₹3486.44 exclusive of GST
Caution Money Deposit
The fees for Caution Money Deposit are based on the seller’s turnover
- Less than ₹1 crore: ₹5,000 (exclusive of GST)
- ₹1 crore to ₹10 crores: ₹10,000 (exclusive of GST)
- More than ₹10 crores: ₹25,000 exclusive of GST
Direct Purchase on GeM
Any buyer can directly procure low-value, sought-after articles from any GeM-registered seller who, in the opinion of the buyer, meets the quality, specification, and delivery requirements of the product. For purchases above ₹50,000 only, buyers have to compare the offered products based on the three parameters including product specification, delivery period and selecting the lowest bid (L1).
Make in India (MII) Certificate for OEMs
The Government is promoting ‘Make in India‘ and gives preferences to MII-certified OEMs in public procurement on GeM. At the same time, local suppliers having the MII certificate are also getting preferences in bidding processes.
Conclusion
Sellers can benefit from direct access to government buyers and transparent bidding of GeM. Register on GeM to leverage this platform to grow your business with government contracts. Contact today at +91 9810238067 with Vedkee Associatesto get professional consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on GeM Registration Process
1. What are the concessions related to GST?
Buyer organisations that fall under certain classifications in their purchases can avail of GST concessions
2. What does OEM stand for in GeM?
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. They are divided into 4 categories under GeM:
- Manufacturer
- Brand Owner Manufacturer & Third Party.
- Imported Products & Authorized Sellers in India
- Service Provider
3. Why are prices on GeM different from the market?
* The prices on GeM are inclusive of all taxes.
* Prices may differ due to different warranty periods and on-site warranty.
* The payment terms also differ, hence the prices.
4. How to raise a request for a change in the specification of an existing category?
The request can be raised through the Request Management section under their Dashboard. These requests are evaluated by GeM before being worked upon.
5. Who can buy/purchase through GeM?
All central and state government ministries/ departments, autonomous bodies, public sector units, and local bodies can make procurements through GeM.
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