Introduction

GEM stand for government e-marketplace is a government portal to facilitate and easy online investment of the goods and services of consumer.

The government under the Allocation of Business Rules, 1961 had started the GEM in 2017.

The main motive of GEM is to assure the productivity, clarity in obtaining of supplies.

It’s the only place where the government bodies easily purchase the goods and services of the consumer.

Why you should choose GEM online registration?

1. Online GEM registration ensures the trading process is transparent, efficient and swift along with hassle-free payment of suppliers.
2. Permit small companies and start-ups to enter and establish their brand in the main market.
3. You can directly sell your products to various Government authorized buyers.

Objectives of GEM registration 

1.The purpose of getting a GEM registration is to ensure a smooth and effective procurement process for government offices requirement.

2.Increase the transparency between private sellers and government buyers.

Documents required for GEM Portal Registration

• MSME Certificate
• Letter that states the business description
• Aadhar card of the business owner
• Income Tax returns file for the last one year
• GST Certificate
• PAN Card of the business owner
• Certificate of Incorporation (if company)

Requirements for Manufacturers:

• Trademark Certificate of relevant Class
• NSIC, DIC, BIS, KVIC, COIR, etc.
• e Catalog or Catalog PDF.
• Website with your brand name and your products.
• Vendor Assessment is Compulsory

Requirements for Resellers/Distributers

• Product Specifications as per Manufactured.
• Website of the manufacturer with brand name and products.
• Brand/Resell Authorization from your product manufacturers.

 Benefits of Sellers on GEM Registration

• Direct Government Procurement
• Transparency
• Special Benefits for Start-ups
• Support in trade
• Less paperwork

Benefits of Government buyers on GEM Registration

• Transparency
• Less Approval
• Buy Online
• Demand aggregation

 Procedure for buyer registration

 Only authorized representatives of central government departments, state government department, public sector undertakings and autonomous bodies can purchase via portal.

For a government officer to be registered as a buyer following details are required:

• Working mobile number & official email id
• Authorization of competent authority of their department
• Aadhar number (mandatory)

 What are the different types of government Bids?

 There are 5 different types of Government bids:-

• Limited Tender Enquiry
• Electronic Reverse Auctioning
• Advertised Tender Enquiry
• Single Tender Enquiry
• 2-Stage Bidding

FAQ 

Q1. How to get GeM Registration?

In order to obtain GEM Registration you must have following below documents ready:

• PAN card
• AADHAR card
• Income Tax Return
• Bank Details
• Registration Certificate of business entity

Once you have all of the above documents, our professionals can help you register under the GEM portal.

Q2. Who is primary buyer on GEM?

The following types of Authorized officers can register as Primary User on GeM who is equivalent to –

• Deputy Secretary
• Head of the Office at Sub Centre / Unit
• Branch of a Government Organization
• A PSU
• Autonomous Bodies
• Local Bodies
• Constitution Bodies
• Statuary Bodies

Q3. Why products listing on Gem?

GEM is an e-commerce portal where products and services can be sold to government buyers when products and services are listed properly.

You must upload product images, product specifications, price details, delivery terms, inspection, and test reports, etc in order to sell your products on GEM portal.

Our professionals can help you list your products and services properly.

Q4. Currently which products Sales on GeM Portal?

Currently, many products such as computers, office equipment, including printers, scanners, photocopiers, and more, air conditioners, paper, and similar stationery, packaged drinking water, projectors, UPS are selling on Government E-Marketplace.

Q5. What documents required for GeM registration?

The pre-requisites are as follows:

• Director PAN Card
• Company PAN Card (Only for Private/Partnership Firm)
• Director Aadhar Card
• Email ID
• Mobile Number
• Bank Details
• GST Certificate
• CIN Number (Only for Private Limited Firm)
• ITR Form (Copy of Return)