Selling to the Government on GeM: A Beginner's Guide
The Government e-Marketplace connects businesses with government buyers. Here's how to get started as a seller.
Business Registration
Seller registration on the Government e-Marketplace.
Overview
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is the national online procurement platform used by central and state government departments, public sector undertakings and other government bodies.
Sellers register on GeM, verify their business details and bank account, and list products or services in the right categories. Buyers then purchase directly, compare offers, or run bids and reverse auctions depending on the order value and category.
Winning on GeM depends on accurate listings, competitive pricing, correct documentation and timely responses to bids.
Who is this for?
Businesses that want to sell products or services to government buyers.
How AAVKARSETU helps
Benefits
Reach departments and PSUs through one platform.
Online bids and orders with defined timelines.
Some bids include provisions for MSMEs and startups, as specified in the bid.
Payments are processed through the platform's defined process.
What's included
Documents
The exact list depends on your business type and situation — we share a checklist specific to you.
Process
We understand your business and confirm that gem registration is the right fit.
Share your business details and we confirm which registration fits.
We prepare the application and a document checklist with you.
We file it and keep you updated until the authority processes it.
Final decisions on registrations, certifications, loans and grants rest with the authority, lender or programme concerned. We help you prepare and apply the right way.
FAQs
Seller registration on GeM does not carry a registration fee, though certain categories may involve a caution money or assessment process as per GeM rules.
Yes, GeM has categories for many services as well as products.
No. Orders depend on buyer requirements, your pricing and bid outcomes.
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