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RP

Rohit P.

Posted from Kanpur · 2 days ago

GeMDocumentsBeginner

First time bidding on GeM — what documents do I actually need?

I run a small electrical firm in Thane. Want to bid on street-light tenders but confused about the paperwork. Can someone list what's mandatory?

24 2 answers· 312 views
AI

For most GeM electrical tenders you'll typically need: GST certificate, electrical contractor licence, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and an address proof (Aadhaar/electricity bill/rent agreement — any one). Many also ask for an OEM authorisation letter and BIS certificates for the luminaires. Always open the specific tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

31 found this helpful

SK

Suresh K.

Posted from Kochi · 4 days ago

ProfitCivilPricing

What is a good profit margin to target on civil tenders?

Everyone quotes so low these days. On road and building work, what margin is realistic after all costs?

18 1 answer· 256 views
AI

On civil work (roads, buildings), realistic net margins usually land around 8–16% after material, labour, equipment, transport and overheads. Below ~8% there's little room for delays or price rises — risky. Use the auto profit estimate on each tender page here: it breaks down typical cost for that job type and your state, so you can see the likely margin before quoting.

22 found this helpful

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Farhan M.

Posted from Thane · 6 days ago

EMDPayments

EMD got deducted — is that normal?

I didn't win a tender but my EMD hasn't come back yet. Is this normal or did I do something wrong?

9 1 answer· 140 views
AI

EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) is refundable for non-winning bidders, but refunds can take a few weeks after the tender is awarded. It is only forfeited if you withdraw your bid after submission or refuse the work after winning. If it's been over 30 days post-award, raise a query with the procuring department referencing your bid ID.

14 found this helpful

RC

Rohan C.

Posted from Ranchi · 3 days ago

ElectricalEligibility

What turnover do I need to qualify for road tenders?

I run a small Business owner firm in Amritsar. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

20 2 answers· 135 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

19 found this helpful

NG

Nisha George

Posted from Amritsar · 3 days ago

DocumentsEligibility

How do performance security and EMD differ?

Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

78 3 answers· 1098 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

34 found this helpful

AS

Ananya Subramaniam

Posted from Ranchi · 1 week ago

DSCCivil

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for civil supply?

I run a small Electrical works firm in Thane. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

17 3 answers· 892 views
AI

For most civil tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

7 found this helpful

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Neha R.

Posted from Surat · yesterday

EMDGeM

What turnover do I need to qualify for healthcare tenders?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

37 5 answers· 1249 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

56 found this helpful

DR

Deepa Rao

Posted from Patna · 2 days ago

PricingTurnover

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for road supply?

I run a small Civil works firm in Mysuru. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

63 3 answers· 40 views
AI

For most road tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

32 found this helpful

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Padma Kulkarni

Posted from Chennai · 6 days ago

EligibilityCPPP

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

58 5 answers· 1088 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

25 found this helpful

PY

Priya Y.

Posted from Nagpur · 8 hours ago

TurnoverBOQ

How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a IT govt tender in Kochi.

41 3 answers· 1000 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

13 found this helpful

KP

Komal Pawar

Posted from Jaipur · 6 days ago

Beginner

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year electrical contract?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

73 4 answers· 1004 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

53 found this helpful

SS

Sunita Singh

Posted from Jaipur · 3 days ago

TurnoverDSC

Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on water-supply works?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

66 3 answers· 824 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹12 L tender that's roughly ₹24 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

39 found this helpful

PP

Padma P.

Posted from Patna · yesterday

EMDEligibility

Which documents get my IT bid disqualified most often?

I run a small Supplier firm in Nagpur. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

38 4 answers· 1103 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

34 found this helpful

DB

Divya Bhat

Posted from Lucknow · 5 days ago

ProfitBOQ

How do I read the BOQ for a cleaning contract without overquoting?

I run a small Business owner firm in Rajkot. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

36 4 answers· 330 views
AI

For most cleaning tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

34 found this helpful

KB

Kiran Bose

Posted from Chennai · 8 hours ago

CPPPEligibility

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

78 4 answers· 713 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

20 found this helpful

AY

Aditya Y.

Posted from Ranchi · 8 hours ago

SupplyElectrical

Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on electrical works?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

80 4 answers· 577 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

51 found this helpful

YK

Yusuf Khan

Posted from Kochi · yesterday

TurnoverDSC

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

36 2 answers· 731 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

32 found this helpful

PS

P. Sheikh

Posted from Coimbatore · 2 days ago

DocumentsGeM

Is a site visit mandatory for civil tenders?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

16 4 answers· 1344 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

17 found this helpful

SL

Sweta L.

Posted from Surat · 6 days ago

Supply

How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

80 4 answers· 228 views
AI

For most road tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

59 found this helpful

SK

Sruthi Kulkarni

Posted from Nashik · 4 days ago

DocumentsCivil

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

I run a small Plumbing firm in Nashik. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

46 2 answers· 1003 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

47 found this helpful

RA

Rajesh A.

Posted from Kanpur · yesterday

SupplyGeM

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Agra.

7 3 answers· 863 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

48 found this helpful

KR

Komal R.

Posted from Nagpur · 5 days ago

ProfitSupply

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

I run a small Civil works firm in Indore. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

49 3 answers· 199 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

32 found this helpful

PA

Pooja A.

Posted from Agra · 3 days ago

EMDSupply

Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on road works?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a road govt tender in Nashik.

44 5 answers· 1281 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹12 L tender that's roughly ₹24 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

28 found this helpful

RP

R. Patel

Posted from Agra · 4 days ago

CivilGeM

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a cleaning tender?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a cleaning govt tender in Mysuru.

39 4 answers· 1093 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

42 found this helpful

DI

Divya Iyer

Posted from Kanpur · 6 days ago

PricingDocuments

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a supply tender?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a supply govt tender in Chennai.

45 3 answers· 1336 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

33 found this helpful

VM

Vignesh Mehta

Posted from Mysuru · 6 days ago

CPPPDocuments

GeM vs CPPP — where do water-supply tenders usually come up?

I run a small Furniture supplier firm in Agra. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

46 2 answers· 524 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹12 L tender that's roughly ₹24 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

54 found this helpful

AB

Ajay Bhat

Posted from Patna · 4 days ago

GeMSupply

First time bidding on GeM — what documents do I actually need?

Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

36 2 answers· 174 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹90 L tender that's roughly ₹180 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

22 found this helpful

AN

Aravind N.

Posted from Indore · yesterday

ProfitBeginner

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a civil tender?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

34 4 answers· 1228 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

60 found this helpful

MA

M. Agarwal

Posted from Mysuru · 8 hours ago

DocumentsCPPP

GeM vs CPPP — where do road tenders usually come up?

Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

11 4 answers· 395 views
AI

For most road tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

8 found this helpful

AY

Ajay Y.

Posted from Mysuru · 2 days ago

ElectricalDSC

What's a safe margin to quote on cleaning works in Surat?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a cleaning govt tender in Surat.

67 2 answers· 1004 views
AI

For most cleaning tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

19 found this helpful

GG

Gurpreet G.

Posted from Pune · 6 days ago

ProfitCivil

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

78 5 answers· 229 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹8 L tender that's roughly ₹16 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

51 found this helpful

SB

Senthil Bose

Posted from Pune · 3 days ago

DSCDocuments

Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on electrical works?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

54 5 answers· 722 views
AI

For most electrical tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

39 found this helpful

PT

P. Thomas

Posted from Nashik · 2 days ago

EMDGeM

How do I read the BOQ for a electrical contract without overquoting?

Small IT vendor business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

48 4 answers· 242 views
AI

For most electrical tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

47 found this helpful

KS

Karthik Singh

Posted from Chennai · 6 days ago

ElectricalProfit

Is a site visit mandatory for healthcare tenders?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a healthcare govt tender in Kanpur.

73 3 answers· 1161 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹60 L tender that's roughly ₹120 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

11 found this helpful

DY

Deepak Yadav

Posted from Surat · 5 days ago

PricingCPPP

GeM vs CPPP — where do IT tenders usually come up?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

75 3 answers· 940 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

20 found this helpful

NN

Naveen Nair

Posted from Kochi · 8 hours ago

BOQ

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Chennai.

65 3 answers· 108 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

35 found this helpful

PT

Padma T.

Posted from Ludhiana · 1 week ago

CPPPPricing

How do performance security and EMD differ?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Jaipur.

45 3 answers· 817 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

41 found this helpful

MR

M. Rao

Posted from Agra · 3 hours ago

ElectricalEligibility

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year water-supply contract?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

28 4 answers· 1360 views
AI

For most water-supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

8 found this helpful

RP

R. Pillai

Posted from Vadodara · 3 days ago

ProfitCivil

What's a safe margin to quote on IT works in Kanpur?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a IT govt tender in Kanpur.

79 4 answers· 211 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

11 found this helpful

GS

Gurpreet Sharma

Posted from Agra · 3 days ago

ProfitSupply

GeM vs CPPP — where do road tenders usually come up?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

6 3 answers· 1242 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹8 L tender that's roughly ₹16 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

31 found this helpful

AA

Aditya A.

Posted from Patna · 6 days ago

DSCEligibility

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

Small Electrical works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

29 4 answers· 759 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

39 found this helpful

RT

Rajesh Thomas

Posted from Kanpur · 5 days ago

DSCBeginner

How do I get a Class-3 DSC for the state tenders?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

54 3 answers· 255 views
AI

For most civil tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

50 found this helpful

RS

R. Saxena

Posted from Thane · 3 days ago

ProfitGeM

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Vadodara.

11 3 answers· 790 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

20 found this helpful

RP

R. Pillai

Posted from Ranchi · 3 hours ago

DSCCPPP

Is a site visit mandatory for cleaning tenders?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

9 5 answers· 257 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

31 found this helpful

MA

Manoj Agarwal

Posted from Surat · 4 days ago

CPPPProfit

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

62 5 answers· 405 views
AI

For most water-supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

45 found this helpful

KA

Komal Agarwal

Posted from Ludhiana · 6 days ago

BeginnerElectrical

GeM vs CPPP — where do healthcare tenders usually come up?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

57 5 answers· 525 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

30 found this helpful

SK

S. Kulkarni

Posted from Nagpur · 4 days ago

DocumentsBeginner

Is a site visit mandatory for supply tenders?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

9 5 answers· 145 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

20 found this helpful

MD

Meera Deshmukh

Posted from Bhopal · 3 days ago

SupplyBOQ

How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?

I run a small Healthcare supplier firm in Ranchi. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

33 2 answers· 1186 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

14 found this helpful

AB

A. Bose

Posted from Coimbatore · 8 hours ago

DocumentsEMD

What is L1 and how low should I go to win?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

46 2 answers· 728 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

33 found this helpful

SP

S. Pandey

Posted from Jaipur · 6 days ago

BeginnerDocuments

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for road supply?

Small Supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

79 4 answers· 469 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

9 found this helpful

NP

N. Pawar

Posted from Pune · 6 days ago

DSCGeM

First time bidding on BOQ — what documents do I actually need?

Small Road works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

79 4 answers· 940 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

51 found this helpful

AP

Ashok P.

Posted from Madurai · yesterday

DocumentsEligibility

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for water-supply supply?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

78 3 answers· 1269 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹12 L tender that's roughly ₹24 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

40 found this helpful

AS

Ananya Shah

Posted from Ranchi · 3 days ago

EMDBOQ

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a supply tender?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

39 5 answers· 960 views
AI

For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

13 found this helpful

AY

Arun Y.

Posted from Madurai · 2 days ago

GeMDSC

GeM vs CPPP — where do supply tenders usually come up?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

11 5 answers· 399 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

59 found this helpful

FR

F. Rao

Posted from Guwahati · 3 days ago

DSCGeM

First time bidding on Civil — what documents do I actually need?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a supply govt tender in Rajkot.

34 4 answers· 627 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

8 found this helpful

YY

Yusuf Yadav

Posted from Surat · 2 days ago

TurnoverCivil

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

80 2 answers· 717 views
AI

For most healthcare tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

31 found this helpful

GB

Gita Bhat

Posted from Mysuru · 5 days ago

BeginnerCPPP

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a road tender?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

35 5 answers· 1034 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

59 found this helpful

SB

Sweta Bose

Posted from Bhubaneswar · 6 days ago

GeMEMD

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year water-supply contract?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Ludhiana.

3 3 answers· 662 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

46 found this helpful

MC

M. Chowdhury

Posted from Bhopal · 6 days ago

DSCDocuments

Is a site visit mandatory for IT tenders?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

68 4 answers· 965 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

16 found this helpful

KK

K. Kulkarni

Posted from Thane · 1 week ago

Pricing

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for road supply?

Small Electrical works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

40 2 answers· 255 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

6 found this helpful

SJ

Sneha J.

Posted from Agra · 3 hours ago

GeMDSC

How do I read the BOQ for a water-supply contract without overquoting?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

18 3 answers· 66 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

20 found this helpful

MM

Meera Mishra

Posted from Lucknow · 4 days ago

BOQEligibility

How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?

Small Road works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

54 3 answers· 394 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹25 L tender that's roughly ₹50 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

31 found this helpful

SS

S. Subramaniam

Posted from Lucknow · 4 days ago

SupplyBOQ

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

I run a small Furniture supplier firm in Kochi. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

41 4 answers· 472 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

25 found this helpful

RG

Rajesh G.

Posted from Thane · 6 days ago

BOQPricing

How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

17 3 answers· 1019 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

47 found this helpful

YH

Yusuf Hegde

Posted from Bhopal · 8 hours ago

DocumentsGeM

Is a site visit mandatory for IT tenders?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

64 3 answers· 1034 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

43 found this helpful

VG

Vignesh G.

Posted from Indore · 3 hours ago

ProfitEMD

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year supply contract?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

19 2 answers· 370 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

11 found this helpful

TS

Tarun Saxena

Posted from Bhopal · 3 days ago

BeginnerPricing

What EMD should I expect on a cleaning tender around ₹40 L?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

12 4 answers· 909 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

30 found this helpful

SJ

Sanjay Joshi

Posted from Thane · 6 days ago

EligibilityDSC

How do I read the BOQ for a road contract without overquoting?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

21 4 answers· 171 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

30 found this helpful

KT

Kavita T.

Posted from Coimbatore · 3 days ago

ElectricalEligibility

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Jaipur.

6 4 answers· 273 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

24 found this helpful

VB

V. Banerjee

Posted from Thane · 1 week ago

BOQBeginner

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a cleaning tender?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

24 3 answers· 206 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹90 L tender that's roughly ₹180 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

33 found this helpful

DB

Deepa B.

Posted from Thane · 4 days ago

ProfitDocuments

GeM vs CPPP — where do healthcare tenders usually come up?

I run a small Road works firm in Madurai. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

27 4 answers· 1287 views
AI

For most healthcare tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

16 found this helpful

DT

Divya T.

Posted from Kanpur · 6 days ago

CPPPEMD

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for electrical supply?

Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

36 4 answers· 515 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

31 found this helpful

SJ

Sanjay Jain

Posted from Pune · 6 days ago

BOQCPPP

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a supply govt tender in Ludhiana.

4 3 answers· 231 views
AI

For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

43 found this helpful

AP

Anjali Pandey

Posted from Madurai · 3 hours ago

GeM

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year road contract?

I run a small Supplier firm in Vadodara. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

32 2 answers· 994 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

54 found this helpful

FM

Fatima Mehta

Posted from Kanpur · 3 days ago

BOQProfit

What's a safe margin to quote on civil works in Agra?

I run a small MSME owner firm in Agra. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

37 5 answers· 388 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

53 found this helpful

DM

Deepak Menon

Posted from Mysuru · 1 week ago

EMDDocuments

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year healthcare contract?

Small HVAC services business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

75 4 answers· 393 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

9 found this helpful

PP

Padma Pawar

Posted from Lucknow · yesterday

DSCPricing

What turnover do I need to qualify for healthcare tenders?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a healthcare govt tender in Mysuru.

32 4 answers· 143 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

16 found this helpful

MN

Meera Naidu

Posted from Agra · 2 days ago

EligibilityCivil

How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a healthcare govt tender in Nagpur.

48 3 answers· 318 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹12 L tender that's roughly ₹24 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

48 found this helpful

IB

Imran Bhat

Posted from Chennai · 5 days ago

TurnoverEMD

What is L1 and how low should I go to win?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

64 5 answers· 1004 views
AI

For most healthcare tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

18 found this helpful

LB

L. Banerjee

Posted from Surat · 3 hours ago

CivilBOQ

How do I get a Class-3 DSC for the state tenders?

Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

30 4 answers· 150 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

25 found this helpful

SP

Simran Pandey

Posted from Ranchi · 1 week ago

CivilDSC

How do I read the BOQ for a IT contract without overquoting?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

9 2 answers· 765 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹90 L tender that's roughly ₹180 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

36 found this helpful

RP

Rekha Patel

Posted from Guwahati · 8 hours ago

EligibilityDSC

Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?

I run a small Business owner firm in Guwahati. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

18 4 answers· 384 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

44 found this helpful

AM

A. Mishra

Posted from Thane · 2 days ago

EligibilityDocuments

What's a safe margin to quote on road works in Agra?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

53 4 answers· 1168 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

37 found this helpful

KS

K. Sharma

Posted from Ludhiana · 6 days ago

BOQProfit

GeM vs CPPP — where do water-supply tenders usually come up?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

4 4 answers· 896 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹8 L tender that's roughly ₹16 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

36 found this helpful

HY

Harpreet Y.

Posted from Kochi · 5 days ago

ProfitTurnover

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a water-supply tender?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Ranchi.

62 4 answers· 375 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

56 found this helpful

AP

A. Pandey

Posted from Kanpur · 4 days ago

GeM

What's a safe margin to quote on civil works in Mysuru?

I run a small HVAC services firm in Mysuru. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

11 3 answers· 1060 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

51 found this helpful

AD

Ananya D.

Posted from Rajkot · 1 week ago

GeMDSC

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year civil contract?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

36 3 answers· 89 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

21 found this helpful

PD

P. Das

Posted from Ranchi · 5 days ago

EligibilityCivil

How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

78 4 answers· 451 views
AI

For most cleaning tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

21 found this helpful

TB

Thomas Bose

Posted from Rajkot · 1 week ago

CPPPElectrical

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

26 3 answers· 186 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

48 found this helpful

JS

J. Singh

Posted from Rajkot · 3 hours ago

ProfitCivil

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a IT govt tender in Nashik.

72 4 answers· 1234 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

16 found this helpful

PB

P. Bhat

Posted from Nagpur · 8 hours ago

Supply

What is L1 and how low should I go to win?

I run a small Civil works firm in Chennai. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

11 3 answers· 1319 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

18 found this helpful

HB

Harpreet Bhat

Posted from Kanpur · 4 days ago

CivilDSC

GeM vs CPPP — where do supply tenders usually come up?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

5 3 answers· 245 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

15 found this helpful

IG

I. Gupta

Posted from Ranchi · 1 week ago

CPPPEligibility

How do I read the BOQ for a electrical contract without overquoting?

I run a small IT vendor firm in Rajkot. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

44 4 answers· 560 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

22 found this helpful

VC

Vijay C.

Posted from Lucknow · 4 days ago

Electrical

Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

75 4 answers· 1368 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

48 found this helpful

DG

Deepak George

Posted from Bhubaneswar · 8 hours ago

CivilEMD

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year electrical contract?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

78 3 answers· 657 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

40 found this helpful

DY

D. Yadav

Posted from Ranchi · 1 week ago

EligibilitySupply

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year electrical contract?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

49 4 answers· 541 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

45 found this helpful

BL

Bhavesh L.

Posted from Vadodara · 3 hours ago

CPPPTurnover

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a cleaning tender?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a cleaning govt tender in Mysuru.

29 2 answers· 443 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

43 found this helpful

RT

Ravi T.

Posted from Kanpur · 5 days ago

ProfitElectrical

Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on civil works?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Bhubaneswar.

3 5 answers· 653 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

22 found this helpful

SC

S. Chowdhury

Posted from Madurai · 2 days ago

GeMDocuments

How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

33 4 answers· 109 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

7 found this helpful

RD

Rohan Deshmukh

Posted from Amritsar · 2 days ago

TurnoverSupply

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

58 3 answers· 715 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

36 found this helpful

DY

Deepak Yadav

Posted from Ranchi · 8 hours ago

TurnoverCPPP

Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a cleaning govt tender in Nagpur.

11 4 answers· 134 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

41 found this helpful

AT

Abdul Thomas

Posted from Nashik · 2 days ago

BeginnerEMD

How do I read the BOQ for a cleaning contract without overquoting?

I run a small Civil works firm in Indore. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

50 4 answers· 1347 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

18 found this helpful

SL

Suresh L.

Posted from Amritsar · 4 days ago

SupplyCPPP

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

I run a small MSME owner firm in Ranchi. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

71 4 answers· 1179 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

22 found this helpful

RI

Rohan Iyer

Posted from Surat · 3 days ago

ElectricalEligibility

How do I read the BOQ for a cleaning contract without overquoting?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

45 2 answers· 1241 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

13 found this helpful

SY

Suresh Yadav

Posted from Bhopal · 6 days ago

CivilSupply

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

Small Water works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

57 2 answers· 1330 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

21 found this helpful

RK

Rohan Kulkarni

Posted from Vadodara · 1 week ago

CivilDSC

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

I run a small MSME owner firm in Guwahati. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

19 5 answers· 955 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

21 found this helpful

FT

Farhan Thomas

Posted from Chennai · yesterday

GeMEligibility

What EMD should I expect on a road tender around ₹90 L?

Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

45 3 answers· 946 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

38 found this helpful

FS

Fatima Singh

Posted from Kochi · yesterday

GeMTurnover

How do I get a Class-3 DSC for the state tenders?

I run a small Supplier firm in Thane. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

60 2 answers· 1001 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

52 found this helpful

SA

Sweta Agarwal

Posted from Nashik · 4 days ago

ElectricalDocuments

How do performance security and EMD differ?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

36 4 answers· 430 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

48 found this helpful

PP

P. Pandey

Posted from Coimbatore · 4 days ago

EligibilityElectrical

Is a site visit mandatory for cleaning tenders?

I run a small Business owner firm in Thane. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

39 3 answers· 1275 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

33 found this helpful

SR

Shalini R.

Posted from Pune · 3 hours ago

Pricing

GeM vs CPPP — where do healthcare tenders usually come up?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

77 5 answers· 1107 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

25 found this helpful

YN

Yusuf N.

Posted from Indore · 3 hours ago

PricingEMD

GeM vs CPPP — where do water-supply tenders usually come up?

Small Water works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

25 3 answers· 574 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

8 found this helpful

AJ

Abdul Joshi

Posted from Lucknow · 4 days ago

CivilBOQ

What EMD should I expect on a electrical tender around ₹18 L?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Surat.

67 3 answers· 970 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹18 L tender that's roughly ₹36 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

27 found this helpful

FM

Farhan Mukherjee

Posted from Nagpur · 1 week ago

DSCEligibility

What EMD should I expect on a cleaning tender around ₹25 L?

I run a small Civil works firm in Kochi. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

12 3 answers· 723 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

46 found this helpful

AC

Ashok Chowdhury

Posted from Patna · 8 hours ago

ElectricalTurnover

What is L1 and how low should I go to win?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

43 3 answers· 959 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

52 found this helpful

MJ

Manoj Jain

Posted from Surat · 5 days ago

TurnoverEligibility

GeM vs CPPP — where do water-supply tenders usually come up?

I run a small Plumbing firm in Madurai. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

45 5 answers· 1236 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

53 found this helpful

TM

Tarun Menon

Posted from Pune · 5 days ago

ElectricalSupply

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a electrical tender?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

49 5 answers· 143 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹25 L tender that's roughly ₹50 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

45 found this helpful

SJ

Sanjay J.

Posted from Indore · 5 days ago

ElectricalDSC

What is L1 and how low should I go to win?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

25 4 answers· 1379 views
AI

For most IT tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

17 found this helpful

SJ

Senthil J.

Posted from Guwahati · 4 days ago

ElectricalDocuments

How do I get a Class-3 DSC for CPPP tenders?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

46 5 answers· 955 views
AI

For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

45 found this helpful

YS

Y. Shah

Posted from Ranchi · 5 days ago

BeginnerCivil

Which documents get my civil bid disqualified most often?

Small Electrical works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

66 5 answers· 281 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹18 L tender that's roughly ₹36 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

31 found this helpful

VI

V. Iyer

Posted from Jaipur · yesterday

PricingCivil

First time bidding on Eligibility — what documents do I actually need?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

3 3 answers· 672 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

32 found this helpful

SA

Suresh A.

Posted from Nagpur · 3 days ago

TurnoverCPPP

How do performance security and EMD differ?

Small Furniture supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

76 2 answers· 941 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

34 found this helpful

NB

Naveen B.

Posted from Mysuru · 8 hours ago

PricingBeginner

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

I run a small Solar installer firm in Kochi. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

5 3 answers· 718 views
AI

For most IT tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

31 found this helpful

GP

Gurpreet Patel

Posted from Rajkot · 1 week ago

TurnoverProfit

How do I get a Class-3 DSC for GeM tenders?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a cleaning govt tender in Amritsar.

58 4 answers· 461 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

30 found this helpful

BC

Bhavesh Chauhan

Posted from Ranchi · yesterday

Profit

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

27 4 answers· 242 views
AI

For most electrical tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

60 found this helpful

PT

Prakash T.

Posted from Ranchi · 2 days ago

SupplyTurnover

What's a safe margin to quote on civil works in Amritsar?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

28 3 answers· 895 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

56 found this helpful

AM

Abdul Mehta

Posted from Madurai · yesterday

PricingDocuments

Is a site visit mandatory for healthcare tenders?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a healthcare govt tender in Indore.

65 3 answers· 873 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

19 found this helpful

RS

R. Saxena

Posted from Thane · 3 hours ago

PricingDSC

GeM vs CPPP — where do water-supply tenders usually come up?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

79 4 answers· 1051 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

46 found this helpful

NS

Naveen Sheikh

Posted from Madurai · 6 days ago

EligibilityElectrical

What is L1 and how low should I go to win?

Small Supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

15 5 answers· 539 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹60 L tender that's roughly ₹120 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

8 found this helpful

AR

Anita Reddy

Posted from Indore · 4 days ago

EMDPricing

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

12 2 answers· 1010 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

8 found this helpful

SN

Senthil N.

Posted from Jaipur · 3 days ago

SupplyCivil

What EMD should I expect on a cleaning tender around ₹18 L?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

58 5 answers· 1101 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

27 found this helpful

GC

Gurpreet C.

Posted from Mysuru · 8 hours ago

EligibilityPricing

What EMD should I expect on a road tender around ₹18 L?

I run a small Furniture supplier firm in Ludhiana. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

44 2 answers· 89 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

23 found this helpful

FK

F. Khan

Posted from Ranchi · 3 days ago

TurnoverBOQ

First time bidding on Profit — what documents do I actually need?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a road govt tender in Jaipur.

55 3 answers· 1130 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

32 found this helpful

BA

B. Agarwal

Posted from Patna · 5 days ago

BeginnerEMD

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a electrical tender?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

33 5 answers· 590 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

6 found this helpful

TB

T. Bhat

Posted from Jaipur · yesterday

GeMTurnover

How do I get a Class-3 DSC for the state tenders?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

27 2 answers· 925 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

46 found this helpful

RH

Rekha Hegde

Posted from Bhubaneswar · 5 days ago

CPPPTurnover

Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

16 3 answers· 1339 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹25 L tender that's roughly ₹50 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

34 found this helpful

RD

Rohan Deshmukh

Posted from Thane · 8 hours ago

BeginnerEligibility

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a electrical tender?

Small Furniture supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

47 5 answers· 934 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

11 found this helpful

GP

Gita Pillai

Posted from Surat · 1 week ago

BeginnerDSC

What is L1 and how low should I go to win?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

24 2 answers· 1107 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

9 found this helpful

PN

Priya Naidu

Posted from Ludhiana · 5 days ago

BOQDocuments

How do I get a Class-3 DSC for GeM tenders?

I run a small Civil works firm in Mysuru. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

78 5 answers· 964 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹25 L tender that's roughly ₹50 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

49 found this helpful

FL

Fatima L.

Posted from Guwahati · 2 days ago

ElectricalBOQ

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a civil tender?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

31 4 answers· 780 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

33 found this helpful

AD

Anita D.

Posted from Guwahati · 1 week ago

DSCElectrical

What's a safe margin to quote on water-supply works in Patna?

Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

48 3 answers· 882 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

49 found this helpful

FJ

Fatima Jain

Posted from Madurai · 4 days ago

TurnoverDSC

What is L1 and how low should I go to win?

Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

41 2 answers· 1165 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

12 found this helpful

AT

Ananya Thomas

Posted from Ranchi · 8 hours ago

DocumentsDSC

Which documents get my cleaning bid disqualified most often?

Small Civil works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

8 3 answers· 762 views
AI

For most cleaning tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

11 found this helpful

AS

A. Sharma

Posted from Thane · 8 hours ago

CPPPTurnover

How do performance security and EMD differ?

Small Civil works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

67 4 answers· 1343 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹40 L tender that's roughly ₹80 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

56 found this helpful

VP

Vignesh Pawar

Posted from Kanpur · yesterday

DocumentsDSC

GeM vs CPPP — where do water-supply tenders usually come up?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

8 4 answers· 1117 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

24 found this helpful

PK

Pooja Khan

Posted from Rajkot · 1 week ago

DocumentsDSC

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for water-supply supply?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Madurai.

58 3 answers· 1271 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹18 L tender that's roughly ₹36 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

48 found this helpful

NP

Nisha Pawar

Posted from Indore · 1 week ago

DSCCPPP

Which documents get my cleaning bid disqualified most often?

I run a small Furniture supplier firm in Agra. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

13 3 answers· 1376 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹90 L tender that's roughly ₹180 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

37 found this helpful

AL

Ajay L.

Posted from Nagpur · 6 days ago

EMDCivil

How do I read the BOQ for a IT contract without overquoting?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

54 2 answers· 95 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

60 found this helpful

SH

Sneha H.

Posted from Mysuru · 8 hours ago

Profit

Which documents get my road bid disqualified most often?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

79 3 answers· 299 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

57 found this helpful

AS

Aditya Sheikh

Posted from Vadodara · yesterday

GeMCPPP

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a electrical tender?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Kanpur.

34 2 answers· 1096 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

36 found this helpful

YS

Yusuf Sharma

Posted from Rajkot · yesterday

BOQProfit

What's a safe margin to quote on civil works in Rajkot?

Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

25 3 answers· 432 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

33 found this helpful

SJ

S. Joshi

Posted from Ludhiana · 3 hours ago

CivilTurnover

How do performance security and EMD differ?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

35 3 answers· 604 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

39 found this helpful

SV

Sunita V.

Posted from Agra · 6 days ago

CPPPEMD

What's a safe margin to quote on cleaning works in Patna?

I run a small Water works firm in Patna. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

59 2 answers· 651 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

6 found this helpful

PS

Priya Sheikh

Posted from Ludhiana · yesterday

EMDCPPP

How do performance security and EMD differ?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

29 5 answers· 791 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

22 found this helpful

PS

Priya Subramaniam

Posted from Surat · 3 hours ago

DSCEMD

How do performance security and EMD differ?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

24 4 answers· 386 views
AI

For most healthcare tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

22 found this helpful

IS

Imran Subramaniam

Posted from Nagpur · 8 hours ago

PricingSupply

What EMD should I expect on a supply tender around ₹8 L?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

63 4 answers· 291 views
AI

For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

25 found this helpful

NP

Neha Patel

Posted from Madurai · 1 week ago

GeMBOQ

How do performance security and EMD differ?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

62 5 answers· 306 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

18 found this helpful

MS

Meena Singh

Posted from Chennai · 3 days ago

EligibilityDSC

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

I run a small Supplier firm in Guwahati. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

21 3 answers· 442 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

43 found this helpful

AB

A. Bhat

Posted from Guwahati · 6 days ago

ProfitBeginner

How do I get a Class-3 DSC for GeM tenders?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

39 5 answers· 410 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

30 found this helpful

VR

Vikram R.

Posted from Mysuru · 3 hours ago

DSCEligibility

Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a road govt tender in Vadodara.

71 4 answers· 565 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

52 found this helpful

LB

L. Banerjee

Posted from Pune · yesterday

CivilBOQ

How do I read the BOQ for a water-supply contract without overquoting?

I run a small Civil works firm in Vadodara. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

56 3 answers· 1186 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹60 L tender that's roughly ₹120 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

20 found this helpful

DK

Deepa Kulkarni

Posted from Patna · 5 days ago

SupplyProfit

Is a site visit mandatory for water-supply tenders?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Coimbatore.

27 3 answers· 600 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

18 found this helpful

KR

Komal R.

Posted from Madurai · 6 days ago

DSCBOQ

How do I get a Class-3 DSC for CPPP tenders?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

47 3 answers· 552 views
AI

For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

38 found this helpful

TY

Tarun Yadav

Posted from Rajkot · 3 days ago

GeMSupply

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a road tender?

Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

29 5 answers· 226 views
AI

For most road tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

29 found this helpful

GV

Gita V.

Posted from Guwahati · 4 days ago

BeginnerCivil

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a healthcare tender?

Small Road works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

78 2 answers· 910 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

57 found this helpful

IK

Imran Kulkarni

Posted from Kanpur · yesterday

BeginnerEMD

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a civil tender?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Chennai.

78 3 answers· 864 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

37 found this helpful

PY

Prakash Y.

Posted from Rajkot · 3 hours ago

BeginnerGeM

First time bidding on Profit — what documents do I actually need?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a cleaning govt tender in Vadodara.

34 5 answers· 638 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

47 found this helpful

DG

Deepak G.

Posted from Pune · 3 hours ago

EligibilityDSC

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

I run a small Solar installer firm in Thane. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

75 5 answers· 855 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

29 found this helpful

GV

Gita V.

Posted from Agra · 3 hours ago

ProfitEligibility

How do I get a Class-3 DSC for CPPP tenders?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Nagpur.

76 4 answers· 434 views
AI

For most water-supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

41 found this helpful

RJ

Rohan J.

Posted from Mysuru · 3 hours ago

BeginnerSupply

How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

25 4 answers· 227 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

54 found this helpful

GC

Gita C.

Posted from Coimbatore · 6 days ago

GeMTurnover

GeM vs CPPP — where do IT tenders usually come up?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a IT govt tender in Surat.

29 2 answers· 1070 views
AI

For most IT tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

40 found this helpful

FH

Fatima Hegde

Posted from Kochi · yesterday

GeMDocuments

First time bidding on BOQ — what documents do I actually need?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

56 3 answers· 330 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹1.2 Cr tender that's roughly ₹240 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

36 found this helpful

YB

Y. Banerjee

Posted from Madurai · 2 days ago

TurnoverCivil

Is a site visit mandatory for road tenders?

Small Plumbing business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

69 4 answers· 106 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹25 L tender that's roughly ₹50 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

57 found this helpful

KN

Kiran Nair

Posted from Nagpur · yesterday

PricingDSC

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Small Healthcare supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

69 4 answers· 180 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

14 found this helpful

DP

Deepa Pillai

Posted from Ludhiana · 3 hours ago

GeMBeginner

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Small Road works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

39 4 answers· 748 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

7 found this helpful

SH

Sruthi H.

Posted from Jaipur · 8 hours ago

DocumentsGeM

Is a site visit mandatory for water-supply tenders?

I run a small Civil works firm in Agra. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

22 5 answers· 1136 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

21 found this helpful

PN

Priya N.

Posted from Mysuru · 6 days ago

TurnoverGeM

Is a site visit mandatory for electrical tenders?

Small Supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

79 3 answers· 684 views
AI

For most electrical tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

29 found this helpful

TB

T. Bose

Posted from Agra · 6 days ago

CivilEMD

What EMD should I expect on a civil tender around ₹1.2 Cr?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

74 5 answers· 187 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

39 found this helpful

SM

Suresh Mehta

Posted from Patna · 3 days ago

ElectricalEligibility

First time bidding on DSC — what documents do I actually need?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

55 2 answers· 838 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹60 L tender that's roughly ₹120 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

52 found this helpful

AD

A. Desai

Posted from Patna · 1 week ago

SupplyPricing

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for water-supply supply?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Kochi.

4 5 answers· 259 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

18 found this helpful

AL

Abdul L.

Posted from Lucknow · 6 days ago

GeMCivil

How do I read the BOQ for a healthcare contract without overquoting?

Small Civil works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

41 5 answers· 329 views
AI

For most healthcare tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

52 found this helpful

GK

Gurpreet Kumar

Posted from Guwahati · 8 hours ago

ProfitPricing

What is L1 and how low should I go to win?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Madurai.

29 2 answers· 903 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

13 found this helpful

AP

Aravind Pillai

Posted from Guwahati · 1 week ago

CPPPTurnover

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year IT contract?

Small Road works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

45 3 answers· 888 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

25 found this helpful

AC

Arun C.

Posted from Jaipur · 3 days ago

GeMBOQ

What is L1 and how low should I go to win?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a IT govt tender in Bhubaneswar.

41 4 answers· 1367 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

6 found this helpful

KK

K. Kulkarni

Posted from Patna · 2 days ago

CPPPElectrical

How do performance security and EMD differ?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

65 4 answers· 598 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

55 found this helpful

SK

Sneha K.

Posted from Amritsar · 4 days ago

ElectricalBeginner

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a IT tender?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

39 4 answers· 1354 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹8 L tender that's roughly ₹16 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

18 found this helpful

VC

Vijay C.

Posted from Vadodara · yesterday

GeMEMD

What EMD should I expect on a water-supply tender around ₹90 L?

Small Water works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

57 3 answers· 600 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹90 L tender that's roughly ₹180 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

55 found this helpful

PK

Prakash Khan

Posted from Kanpur · 2 days ago

DSCDocuments

What turnover do I need to qualify for water-supply tenders?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Ranchi.

4 3 answers· 65 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

27 found this helpful

SS

Sneha Sharma

Posted from Thane · 4 days ago

CivilEMD

First time bidding on Profit — what documents do I actually need?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

56 3 answers· 206 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

38 found this helpful

RG

Rohan George

Posted from Kochi · 3 days ago

CPPPPricing

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for electrical supply?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Bhopal.

22 2 answers· 716 views
AI

For most electrical tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

26 found this helpful

RD

Rekha Desai

Posted from Guwahati · 4 days ago

EligibilityBeginner

First time bidding on CPPP — what documents do I actually need?

Small Supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

14 2 answers· 268 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

41 found this helpful

PK

Prakash K.

Posted from Indore · 4 days ago

CPPPGeM

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for supply supply?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

51 3 answers· 65 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

27 found this helpful

MB

Meena Bose

Posted from Surat · 3 days ago

SupplyDocuments

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year electrical contract?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Lucknow.

2 5 answers· 422 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

52 found this helpful

YS

Y. Singh

Posted from Coimbatore · 1 week ago

GeMPricing

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year healthcare contract?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

74 5 answers· 551 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

57 found this helpful

MG

M. George

Posted from Coimbatore · 3 hours ago

CPPPSupply

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

I run a small Healthcare supplier firm in Bhubaneswar. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

16 3 answers· 558 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

54 found this helpful

SR

Simran R.

Posted from Pune · 3 days ago

PricingBOQ

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for road supply?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

61 4 answers· 1137 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

28 found this helpful

HY

Harpreet Y.

Posted from Patna · 3 hours ago

CivilGeM

What's a safe margin to quote on cleaning works in Chennai?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

27 2 answers· 1077 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹25 L tender that's roughly ₹50 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

26 found this helpful

PG

Padma G.

Posted from Pune · 5 days ago

TurnoverBeginner

How do performance security and EMD differ?

Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

50 4 answers· 93 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

48 found this helpful

NN

Neha N.

Posted from Agra · 8 hours ago

DSCProfit

What is L1 and how low should I go to win?

I run a small HVAC services firm in Patna. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

45 5 answers· 404 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹40 L tender that's roughly ₹80 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

14 found this helpful

AS

A. Sheikh

Posted from Chennai · yesterday

CivilDocuments

GeM vs CPPP — where do supply tenders usually come up?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

13 4 answers· 997 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

10 found this helpful

AN

A. Nair

Posted from Lucknow · 8 hours ago

PricingEligibility

What EMD should I expect on a IT tender around ₹40 L?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

2 2 answers· 470 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

37 found this helpful

RR

Ravi Reddy

Posted from Mysuru · 6 days ago

GeMBeginner

Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on road works?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a road govt tender in Rajkot.

6 4 answers· 233 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

58 found this helpful

SJ

Sruthi Jain

Posted from Vadodara · 1 week ago

EligibilityPricing

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for road supply?

I run a small Solar installer firm in Rajkot. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

54 2 answers· 170 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

7 found this helpful

PH

Padma Hegde

Posted from Kanpur · 8 hours ago

EligibilityDocuments

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Nagpur.

8 5 answers· 716 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹40 L tender that's roughly ₹80 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

41 found this helpful

KH

Komal Hegde

Posted from Pune · 5 days ago

CivilProfit

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Agra.

46 2 answers· 879 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹8 L tender that's roughly ₹16 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

41 found this helpful

TK

Thomas K.

Posted from Patna · 4 days ago

EMDTurnover

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year cleaning contract?

I run a small Solar installer firm in Guwahati. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

46 3 answers· 434 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹8 L tender that's roughly ₹16 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

44 found this helpful

NP

N. Pandey

Posted from Rajkot · yesterday

BeginnerProfit

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year supply contract?

Small HVAC services business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

57 4 answers· 484 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

22 found this helpful

SP

S. Pillai

Posted from Kochi · 6 days ago

TurnoverSupply

Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?

Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!

63 2 answers· 446 views
AI

For most cleaning tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

41 found this helpful

SC

S. Chauhan

Posted from Nagpur · 1 week ago

SupplyCivil

Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on road works?

Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

70 2 answers· 1234 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹40 L tender that's roughly ₹80 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

14 found this helpful

BK

Bhavesh Khan

Posted from Amritsar · 1 week ago

CivilTurnover

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a road tender?

Small Supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

8 4 answers· 1190 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

21 found this helpful

VK

Vijay Kulkarni

Posted from Ludhiana · 4 days ago

GeMCivil

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a road govt tender in Madurai.

36 4 answers· 936 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

47 found this helpful

AG

Ajay George

Posted from Lucknow · 2 days ago

EligibilityGeM

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for road supply?

Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

65 3 answers· 86 views
AI

For most road tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

40 found this helpful

AM

A. Menon

Posted from Amritsar · 6 days ago

BOQPricing

Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a road govt tender in Thane.

32 3 answers· 473 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

39 found this helpful

SP

Sunita Pawar

Posted from Jaipur · 3 hours ago

GeMPricing

How do performance security and EMD differ?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

75 4 answers· 1303 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

10 found this helpful

MS

Mohan S.

Posted from Guwahati · 3 days ago

GeMSupply

How do I get a Class-3 DSC for GeM tenders?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Guwahati.

62 4 answers· 983 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

48 found this helpful

RV

Ramesh Verma

Posted from Jaipur · 8 hours ago

BOQGeM

My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?

I run a small Furniture supplier firm in Ranchi. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

33 2 answers· 648 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

25 found this helpful

AP

Arun Pawar

Posted from Jaipur · 3 days ago

BeginnerPricing

Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a civil tender?

Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

33 5 answers· 484 views
AI

For most civil tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

60 found this helpful

MK

M. Krishnan

Posted from Vadodara · 6 days ago

DSCPricing

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for civil supply?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Vadodara.

53 2 answers· 530 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

17 found this helpful

KS

Kiran Subramaniam

Posted from Madurai · 2 days ago

DocumentsEligibility

GeM vs CPPP — where do healthcare tenders usually come up?

I run a small IT vendor firm in Patna. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

77 3 answers· 107 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

22 found this helpful

IK

Imran K.

Posted from Nagpur · 3 hours ago

BeginnerTurnover

Is a site visit mandatory for electrical tenders?

Small Solar installer business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

10 2 answers· 1358 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

45 found this helpful

AJ

Ananya Jain

Posted from Thane · 3 hours ago

BeginnerGeM

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for supply supply?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a supply govt tender in Nagpur.

7 4 answers· 180 views
AI

For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

19 found this helpful

RB

Rohan Banerjee

Posted from Mysuru · 6 days ago

CPPP

What's a safe margin to quote on road works in Lucknow?

Small Furniture supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

14 4 answers· 991 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹60 L tender that's roughly ₹120 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

7 found this helpful

KP

Komal Pawar

Posted from Nashik · 4 days ago

Pricing

Is a site visit mandatory for road tenders?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

32 4 answers· 882 views
AI

For most road tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

52 found this helpful

TB

Tarun Banerjee

Posted from Bhubaneswar · 3 hours ago

ProfitGeM

Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on civil works?

I run a small Supplier firm in Mysuru. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

27 2 answers· 469 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

20 found this helpful

MV

Mahesh V.

Posted from Vadodara · 6 days ago

ElectricalTurnover

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

Small IT vendor business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

3 4 answers· 187 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

59 found this helpful

AR

Aditya Rao

Posted from Mysuru · 6 days ago

EMDProfit

How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?

I run a small Civil works firm in Jaipur. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

54 3 answers· 679 views
AI

For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

47 found this helpful

AD

Ajay Desai

Posted from Nagpur · 8 hours ago

BOQBeginner

First time bidding on Profit — what documents do I actually need?

I run a small MSME owner firm in Thane. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

58 4 answers· 907 views
AI

'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.

58 found this helpful

YB

Yusuf B.

Posted from Ludhiana · 3 days ago

BOQTurnover

Which documents get my water-supply bid disqualified most often?

Small Furniture supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

73 5 answers· 52 views
AI

For most water-supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

58 found this helpful

AS

A. Sharma

Posted from Bhubaneswar · 8 hours ago

SupplyElectrical

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

29 5 answers· 332 views
AI

Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.

20 found this helpful

RS

Rahul S.

Posted from Jaipur · 4 days ago

BeginnerProfit

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for water-supply supply?

I run a small Solar installer firm in Jaipur. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

45 4 answers· 978 views
AI

EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹18 L tender that's roughly ₹36 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

56 found this helpful

AK

Arun Krishnan

Posted from Kochi · yesterday

DSCEMD

GeM vs CPPP — where do civil tenders usually come up?

I run a small Business owner firm in Jaipur. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

49 3 answers· 319 views
AI

For most civil tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

45 found this helpful

AC

A. Chowdhury

Posted from Coimbatore · 5 days ago

CPPPEligibility

How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year electrical contract?

I run a small Furniture supplier firm in Rajkot. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.

55 2 answers· 868 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

57 found this helpful

YM

Yusuf M.

Posted from Pune · 8 hours ago

ElectricalTurnover

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Small Electrical works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

58 4 answers· 1398 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

18 found this helpful

PM

Priya M.

Posted from Amritsar · 5 days ago

GeMElectrical

How do I get a Class-3 DSC for CPPP tenders?

Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

60 2 answers· 766 views
AI

For most civil tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

55 found this helpful

SM

S. Menon

Posted from Ranchi · 1 week ago

SupplyPricing

Is a site visit mandatory for electrical tenders?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Chennai.

20 3 answers· 170 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

28 found this helpful

DB

Deepa Bhat

Posted from Coimbatore · yesterday

DocumentsSupply

How do I get a Class-3 DSC for the state tenders?

New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.

38 4 answers· 1272 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

27 found this helpful

KD

K. Deshmukh

Posted from Jaipur · 6 days ago

BOQDSC

What EMD should I expect on a supply tender around ₹1.2 Cr?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a supply govt tender in Jaipur.

78 3 answers· 725 views
AI

For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

10 found this helpful

ST

Sweta T.

Posted from Nagpur · 6 days ago

EligibilityCivil

Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on cleaning works?

Small Civil works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

78 2 answers· 118 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

10 found this helpful

RC

Rajesh Chauhan

Posted from Thane · 3 hours ago

TurnoverElectrical

First time bidding on Turnover — what documents do I actually need?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Amritsar.

19 4 answers· 1250 views
AI

For most electrical tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

49 found this helpful

SH

S. Hegde

Posted from Ranchi · 2 days ago

BeginnerElectrical

What's a safe margin to quote on water-supply works in Indore?

Small Electrical works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

53 2 answers· 969 views
AI

For most water-supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

31 found this helpful

SC

Sunita Chauhan

Posted from Madurai · yesterday

DSCCivil

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Agra.

27 3 answers· 94 views
AI

A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.

54 found this helpful

KL

Karthik L.

Posted from Thane · 8 hours ago

DocumentsElectrical

What EMD should I expect on a civil tender around ₹60 L?

Small Civil works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.

22 4 answers· 556 views
AI

For most civil tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.

46 found this helpful

RY

Ramesh Y.

Posted from Rajkot · 2 days ago

DocumentsPricing

What EMD should I expect on a healthcare tender around ₹12 L?

Been doing private work for years, first time going for a healthcare govt tender in Jaipur.

31 4 answers· 56 views
AI

Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.

28 found this helpful