Install ExtensionIndian Railways duniya ka fourth-largest railway network hai aur Bharat sarkar ka sabse bada standalone purchasing department hai. Railway contractors ke beech aksar ye confusion rehta hai: Railway ke tenders Indian Railways E-Procurement System (IREPS) par dekhein ya Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal par?
Railway Board ke latest policy directives ke mutabik dono portals ka role clearly divide kiya gaya hai. Is unified guide me hum Railways ke procurement landscape ko decode karenge.
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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), IREPS, or the Government of India. The official portals are hosted at https://gem.gov.in and https://ireps.gov.in. Use this manual for educational guidance.
IREPS vs GeM Portal: Where Does Railways Buy What?
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A["Indian Railways Procurement"] --> B["GeM Portal"]
A --> C["IREPS Portal (ireps.gov.in)"]
B --> D["Common Goods: IT, Furniture, Uniforms"]
B --> E["Service Contracts: Station Cleaning, Security, Cabs"]
B --> F["Standard Medical Supplies for Railway Hospitals"]
C --> G["Safety Critical: Tracks, Locomotives, Wagons"]
C --> H["Signal & Telecommunication (S&T) Gears"]
C --> I["Civil Engineering: Bridges, Tunnels, P-Way Works"]
| Parameter | GeM Portal (gem.gov.in) | IREPS Portal (ireps.gov.in) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Domain | Non-safety goods, standard services, consumer items | Railway specific rolling stock, tracks, signalling |
| Registration System | Aadhaar, PAN, Udyam linked | Class 3 DSC + IREPS Vendor Enrolment |
| Inspection Agency | GeM Consignee / Quality Agency | RITES / RDSO Inspectors |
| Payment Channel | GeM PFMS integration / SBI e-Pay | IPAS (Integrated Payroll and Accounting System) |
| Market Share | ~35% of Railway general procurement | ~65% of specialized engineering spend |