Government e-Marketplace (GeM) par jab koi buyer procurement plan banata hai, toh uske paas multiple tender formats choose karne ka option hota hai. Contractors aur MSME sellers ke liye in formats ke beech technical aur commercial differences samajhna bohot zaroori hai, kyunki galat format me galat compliance upload karne se direct rejection ho jata hai.
Is detailed guide me hum GeM ke 3 sabse common tender formats: Custom Bid, Bunch Bid, aur BOQ Bid ka forensic breakdown karenge.
Important Compliance Disclaimer
Before proceeding, please note that Tender Sahayak AI is an independent, private technology platform. We are not affiliated with, authorized, or officially connected with the Government e-Marketplace (GeM Portal) or the Government of India. The official portal is hosted at https://gem.gov.in. Use this manual for educational guidance.
| Parameter |
Custom Bid (कस्टम बिड) |
Bunch Bid (बंच बिड) |
BOQ Bid (बिल ऑफ क्वांटिटी) |
| Kyu Nikala Jata Hai? |
Non-standard items jinki category GeM par nahi hai |
Multiple standard catalog items ko ek order me club karne ke liye |
Turnkey, civil works, multi-component engineering jobs |
| Catalog Listing Required? |
❌ No catalog needed |
✅ All items must exist in seller catalog |
❌ Custom Excel item schedule |
| Technical Specs |
Buyer custom PDF document upload karta hai |
Standard GeM golden parameters apply hote hain |
Detailed Bill of Quantities breakdown sheet |
| Financial Quoting |
Single lump-sum or per unit price |
Individual item prices summed up automatically |
Itemized rate entered in standardized Excel file |
| MSME Friendly Score |
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Very High) |
⭐⭐⭐ (Requires wide product range) |
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Ideal for contractors & service providers) |
1. Custom Bid: What Contractors Need to Know
Jab kisi sarkari department ko customized furniture, customized software development, ya specialized lab machinery khareedni hoti hai jo GeM ke existing categories me fit nahi hoti, tab buyer Custom Bid for Goods / Services invite karta hai.
- Advantage: MSMEs aur new sellers ko lambe catalogue approval ka intezar nahi karna padta.
- Crucial Document: Buyer dwara di gayi Scope of Work (SOW) PDF ka point-to-point technical compliance certificate upload karna mandatory hota hai.
2. Bunch Bid: Bundled Procurement Rules
Agar koi hospital ek hi tender me Syringes, Gloves, Cotton Rolls aur Bandages khareedna chahta hai, toh wo 4 alag tenders nikalne ke bajay ek Bunch Bid banata hai.
- Golden Rule: Seller ko tender me listed sabhi products deliver karne honge. Agar aapne 1 item chhod diya, toh aapki bid technically disqualify ho jayegi.
- OEM Authorization: Sabhi items ke liye valid OEM MAF (agar buyer ne maanga ho) arrange karna padta hai.
Civil maintenance, electrical rewiring, annual infrastructure upkeep, aur MEP contracts me hajaron items hote hain (e.g., per meter cable, per switch, per square meter painting).
- Buyer ek standard Excel file provide karta hai jisme item descriptions aur tentative quantities pre-filled hoti hain.
- Bidder ko Excel me basic rate aur GST percentage fill karke validate button dabana hota hai aur encrypted file portal par re-upload karni hoti hai.
Winning Strategy Matrix for MSMEs
- Agar aap Small Trader / Distributor hain: Target Custom Bids. Yahan local specification compliance aur personalized service ke dam par badi companies ko beat kiya ja sakta hai.
- Agar aap Manufacturer hain: Target BOQ Bids. Manufacturing margins aur bulk raw material buying power se aap L1 quote easily deliver kar sakte hain.
- Bunch Bids se kab bachein? Agar bunch bid me kisi ek item ka local content ya proprietary patent kisi single multinational company ke paas hai, toh ye unke favour me drafted tender ho sakta hai.
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SahayakAI Mission
SahayakAI ka mission hai Bharat ke businesses ko Government procurement ko aasaan tareeke se samajhne aur confidently participate karne me madad karna. Hum AI-powered productivity tools, practical guidance aur compliance-first approach ke through sellers ko empower karte hain, taaki woh Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Portal aur anya public procurement platforms par behtar tareeke se kaam kar sakein.
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