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RP

Rohit P.

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.

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

FM

Farhan M.

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

RG

R. George

3 days ago

PricingElectrical

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.

48 2 answers· 1006 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

PK

Prakash Khan

yesterday

ElectricalBeginner

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.

64 2 answers· 1035 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.

23 found this helpful

MM

Manoj Menon

2 weeks ago

PricingDSC

Which documents get my electrical bid disqualified most often?

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

51 4 answers· 1400 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

AS

Anita Shah

4 days ago

DocumentsElectrical

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

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

22 4 answers· 120 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

RP

R. Pawar

3 hours ago

TurnoverBeginner

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

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

8 5 answers· 885 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.

49 found this helpful

PK

Padma Kulkarni

5 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.

33 3 answers· 1007 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.

44 found this helpful

PB

P. Banerjee

4 days ago

DSCProfit

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

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

31 4 answers· 1088 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.

21 found this helpful

SH

Sanjay H.

4 days ago

DSCCivil

What's a safe margin to quote on healthcare works in Ludhiana?

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

79 2 answers· 1064 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.

16 found this helpful

DN

Deepak N.

2 days ago

CivilGeM

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.

69 4 answers· 640 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.

35 found this helpful

SM

Senthil Mehta

3 days ago

DocumentsProfit

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

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

61 2 answers· 967 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

SA

Suresh Agarwal

2 days ago

ProfitEMD

Which documents get my supply bid disqualified most often?

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

28 4 answers· 642 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.

16 found this helpful

AG

Anjali George

4 days ago

DocumentsBOQ

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.

12 5 answers· 243 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.

29 found this helpful

HL

Harpreet L.

8 hours ago

CPPPProfit

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

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

33 4 answers· 606 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.

29 found this helpful

NI

Neha Iyer

yesterday

SupplyDSC

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

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

74 3 answers· 336 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.

33 found this helpful

PS

P. Sheikh

2 weeks ago

DocumentsGeM

Is a site visit mandatory for cleaning tenders?

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

53 2 answers· 288 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.

11 found this helpful

AL

Ajay L.

yesterday

ProfitEMD

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

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

77 3 answers· 1095 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

LC

Lakshmi Chowdhury

8 hours ago

EMDPricing

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

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

50 2 answers· 524 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.

13 found this helpful

RS

Reema Sheikh

3 hours ago

TurnoverProfit

What turnover do I need to qualify for IT tenders?

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

22 3 answers· 802 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.

39 found this helpful

PK

P. Kulkarni

4 days ago

DocumentsEligibility

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

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

41 3 answers· 1310 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.

21 found this helpful

LI

L. Iyer

yesterday

ProfitGeM

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.

14 5 answers· 661 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.

38 found this helpful

RS

Ravi Subramaniam

2 days ago

Pricing

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

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

52 3 answers· 598 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.

33 found this helpful

RR

Rajesh Rao

2 days ago

TurnoverDSC

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

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

72 3 answers· 861 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

SV

Simran Verma

8 hours ago

CPPPEligibility

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

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

10 2 answers· 805 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.

32 found this helpful

SY

Sweta Yadav

8 hours ago

BOQDocuments

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

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

78 2 answers· 1038 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

FA

Farhan A.

3 hours ago

PricingTurnover

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

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

49 5 answers· 683 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

MH

Mohan Hegde

1 week ago

CivilBeginner

What turnover do I need to qualify for supply tenders?

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

61 4 answers· 1212 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

SM

S. Mehta

8 hours ago

CPPPGeM

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for electrical supply?

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

13 4 answers· 446 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.

50 found this helpful

MK

M. Kulkarni

2 days ago

BeginnerBOQ

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

78 5 answers· 1364 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.

17 found this helpful

SB

Senthil Bose

3 days ago

DSCDocuments

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

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

5 3 answers· 946 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.

48 found this helpful

VD

Vignesh D.

yesterday

PricingSupply

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 Ludhiana.

53 2 answers· 900 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.

34 found this helpful

SA

S. Agarwal

yesterday

DSCPricing

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

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

29 3 answers· 621 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.

10 found this helpful

SA

Sweta A.

3 hours ago

DSCCivil

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

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

43 4 answers· 996 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

MR

Mahesh Rao

2 weeks ago

ProfitEMD

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

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

30 4 answers· 404 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.

23 found this helpful

AD

Aravind Deshmukh

2 weeks ago

CPPPPricing

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

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

45 3 answers· 817 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

DK

Deepa Khan

1 week ago

SupplyElectrical

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

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

78 4 answers· 100 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

HK

Harpreet Krishnan

2 days ago

DocumentsTurnover

How do performance security and EMD differ?

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

8 4 answers· 1188 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.

31 found this helpful

MK

Manoj Khan

3 hours ago

DSCProfit

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

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

15 2 answers· 1335 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.

6 found this helpful

PK

P. Kulkarni

3 days ago

Eligibility

How do performance security and EMD differ?

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

36 4 answers· 506 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.

51 found this helpful

MV

Meena V.

3 hours ago

CPPPBOQ

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

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

18 2 answers· 1091 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

DM

Deepak Mishra

3 days ago

CPPPCivil

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.

73 2 answers· 792 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

VD

V. Deshmukh

2 days ago

ProfitDocuments

What turnover do I need to qualify for cleaning tenders?

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

75 4 answers· 188 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.

33 found this helpful

VH

V. Hegde

3 days ago

BeginnerDSC

Which documents get my IT bid disqualified most often?

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

57 3 answers· 1220 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.

31 found this helpful

DJ

Deepak Jain

yesterday

EMDCPPP

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 2 answers· 458 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

FG

F. George

2 days ago

PricingEMD

Is a site visit mandatory for IT tenders?

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

59 3 answers· 432 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

VC

Vignesh Chowdhury

1 week ago

CPPPBeginner

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

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

14 3 answers· 345 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.

42 found this helpful

DH

Deepak H.

5 days ago

GeMCivil

Is a site visit mandatory for civil tenders?

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

29 3 answers· 636 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

JC

Joseph Chowdhury

1 week ago

BOQGeM

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

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

56 2 answers· 642 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.

51 found this helpful

SN

Sundar Nair

yesterday

EligibilityDSC

What's a safe margin to quote on healthcare works in Ludhiana?

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

34 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.

45 found this helpful

KB

Kiran Bose

yesterday

Turnover

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

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

72 3 answers· 1237 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

SD

Sanjay Desai

4 days ago

SupplyElectrical

Is a site visit mandatory for IT tenders?

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

47 3 answers· 724 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

SM

Sanjay Mishra

2 weeks ago

DSCBeginner

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

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

28 5 answers· 1240 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

PP

Padma P.

yesterday

SupplyPricing

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

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

33 3 answers· 1152 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

VK

Vijay K.

3 hours ago

CPPPEMD

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.

59 4 answers· 942 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

MB

Mohan B.

8 hours ago

PricingSupply

What turnover do I need to qualify for supply tenders?

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

2 4 answers· 152 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

SY

Sweta Yadav

5 days ago

EMDBeginner

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 Bhopal.

80 4 answers· 1207 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.

24 found this helpful

AM

Ananya M.

5 days ago

ProfitBeginner

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

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

53 2 answers· 421 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

TM

Thomas Mishra

5 days ago

CPPPCivil

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

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

39 4 answers· 276 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.

30 found this helpful

RR

Rahul Reddy

yesterday

EMDSupply

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.

50 3 answers· 487 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

SN

Shalini Naidu

3 hours ago

ProfitEMD

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.

7 4 answers· 624 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.

42 found this helpful

AH

Abdul Hegde

2 weeks ago

EMDGeM

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

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

3 3 answers· 1058 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.

41 found this helpful

GP

Gita Pawar

5 days ago

ElectricalEligibility

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

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

75 3 answers· 1352 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

VB

V. Banerjee

4 days ago

BeginnerBOQ

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

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

61 5 answers· 50 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.

42 found this helpful

NJ

N. Joshi

4 days ago

EMDGeM

Is a site visit mandatory for cleaning tenders?

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

20 2 answers· 1158 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

AM

Aravind Menon

5 days ago

ProfitEligibility

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

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

80 3 answers· 947 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

PL

Padma L.

8 hours ago

ElectricalPricing

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

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

17 3 answers· 1076 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

RB

Rajesh B.

3 days ago

PricingBeginner

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

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

47 4 answers· 1254 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.

49 found this helpful

IS

I. Saxena

3 days ago

SupplyCPPP

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

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

60 2 answers· 703 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.

29 found this helpful

BB

Bhavesh B.

3 days ago

PricingCivil

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

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

70 5 answers· 53 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.

25 found this helpful

RS

Rajesh Subramaniam

3 days ago

CivilTurnover

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.

79 3 answers· 1250 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

FB

Farhan B.

2 weeks ago

DocumentsCPPP

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

4 2 answers· 666 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.

32 found this helpful

SK

S. Krishnan

4 days ago

PricingCPPP

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

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

70 2 answers· 151 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

JJ

J. Joshi

2 days ago

EMDElectrical

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

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

51 5 answers· 178 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.

29 found this helpful

JJ

Joseph Joshi

3 hours ago

SupplyTurnover

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

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

76 3 answers· 1250 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.

26 found this helpful

SS

Sundar Sheikh

2 days ago

ElectricalCPPP

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

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

68 5 answers· 109 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

SV

S. Verma

2 weeks ago

SupplyDSC

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

3 4 answers· 1309 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.

48 found this helpful

KS

K. Saxena

4 days ago

DocumentsGeM

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

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

17 3 answers· 539 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

SB

S. Banerjee

2 weeks ago

BeginnerEMD

Which documents get my civil bid disqualified most often?

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

8 4 answers· 435 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.

27 found this helpful

AA

Anita A.

8 hours ago

EMDTurnover

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

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

10 3 answers· 974 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.

38 found this helpful

DL

Deepak L.

yesterday

CPPPDSC

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

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

54 3 answers· 148 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.

9 found this helpful

PH

P. Hegde

2 weeks ago

Profit

How do performance security and EMD differ?

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

51 4 answers· 63 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

NA

Neha Agarwal

2 days ago

BOQTurnover

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

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

7 3 answers· 720 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

MB

Mohan Banerjee

4 days ago

EMDBeginner

What turnover do I need to qualify for healthcare tenders?

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

39 3 answers· 234 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.

47 found this helpful

SY

Sweta Y.

4 days ago

ProfitTurnover

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

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

11 4 answers· 691 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

RS

Reema Saxena

1 week ago

BeginnerEligibility

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.

61 3 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.

42 found this helpful

AS

A. Saxena

2 days ago

DSCEMD

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

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

57 4 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.

27 found this helpful

RS

R. Shah

5 days ago

DocumentsEMD

Is a site visit mandatory for water-supply tenders?

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

19 5 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.

15 found this helpful

RJ

Ramesh J.

2 days ago

DocumentsCPPP

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.

61 3 answers· 1218 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

VD

Vijay Deshmukh

3 days ago

CivilElectrical

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

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

11 3 answers· 1007 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.

41 found this helpful

AN

Aditya Nair

3 hours ago

Turnover

What turnover do I need to qualify for healthcare tenders?

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

2 5 answers· 1347 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.

11 found this helpful

SS

Sanjay Subramaniam

3 days ago

TurnoverCPPP

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

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

12 2 answers· 1143 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.

44 found this helpful

PR

Priya Rao

3 days ago

CPPP

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· 705 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

FP

Fatima P.

4 days ago

ElectricalCPPP

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.

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.

10 found this helpful

FD

Fatima Desai

3 hours ago

PricingEMD

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

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

77 2 answers· 536 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

DT

D. Thomas

1 week ago

CPPPDocuments

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

9 4 answers· 987 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.

12 found this helpful

MP

Mahesh Pillai

5 days ago

SupplyEMD

How do performance security and EMD differ?

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

58 5 answers· 1045 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.

55 found this helpful

AS

Arun S.

5 days ago

SupplyEligibility

What's a safe margin to quote on electrical works in Jaipur?

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

53 2 answers· 587 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.

45 found this helpful

SS

Sanjay Shah

4 days ago

CPPPBOQ

Is a site visit mandatory for road tenders?

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

32 3 answers· 705 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.

44 found this helpful

RM

R. Mishra

2 weeks ago

ProfitCivil

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

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

60 3 answers· 1144 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.

49 found this helpful

SK

Sneha Krishnan

1 week ago

Electrical

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

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

60 4 answers· 1138 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.

45 found this helpful

YS

Y. Sharma

yesterday

TurnoverPricing

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

37 3 answers· 1124 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.

12 found this helpful

SR

Sundar R.

yesterday

CivilDSC

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

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

80 5 answers· 1235 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.

42 found this helpful

LD

Lakshmi Das

3 days ago

Eligibility

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

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

45 3 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.

54 found this helpful

SM

Senthil Menon

1 week ago

SupplyEligibility

Is a site visit mandatory for supply tenders?

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

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

DP

D. Patel

1 week ago

EMDTurnover

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

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

47 5 answers· 252 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

AM

Anita Mehta

2 weeks ago

GeMDocuments

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

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

66 2 answers· 616 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.

27 found this helpful

PV

Prakash V.

8 hours ago

PricingDSC

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

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

53 4 answers· 252 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.

54 found this helpful

MS

Mahesh Sharma

1 week ago

ElectricalCPPP

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

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

32 3 answers· 850 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

HS

H. Sharma

8 hours ago

DocumentsTurnover

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

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

34 4 answers· 235 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.

42 found this helpful

YC

Yusuf Chowdhury

4 days ago

CPPPCivil

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

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

41 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.

10 found this helpful

SC

Sanjay Chauhan

2 weeks ago

ElectricalPricing

What's a safe margin to quote on electrical works in Indore?

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

59 2 answers· 375 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.

7 found this helpful

SC

S. Chowdhury

8 hours ago

ProfitCivil

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for civil supply?

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

22 4 answers· 465 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.

36 found this helpful

KN

Kavita Nair

3 hours ago

CivilEligibility

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

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

36 3 answers· 841 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.

39 found this helpful

YS

Y. Shah

1 week ago

PricingGeM

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

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

17 2 answers· 976 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

MM

Mohan Mukherjee

3 days ago

EMD

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.

56 3 answers· 1138 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

IH

Imran Hegde

2 weeks ago

BOQEMD

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

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

32 5 answers· 88 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.

22 found this helpful

RJ

Rahul J.

1 week ago

EligibilityDSC

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

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

3 3 answers· 952 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.

19 found this helpful

NL

Neha L.

3 hours ago

DocumentsSupply

Which documents get my civil bid disqualified most often?

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

32 3 answers· 1011 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.

19 found this helpful

RM

R. Mukherjee

3 hours ago

BOQBeginner

What turnover do I need to qualify for IT tenders?

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

53 3 answers· 520 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.

55 found this helpful

RG

Rajesh George

2 days ago

ProfitTurnover

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

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

71 3 answers· 1357 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.

37 found this helpful

MM

M. Mehta

3 days ago

TurnoverDSC

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

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

15 2 answers· 419 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.

27 found this helpful

RG

R. Gupta

3 hours ago

DocumentsBOQ

Which documents get my cleaning bid disqualified most often?

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

42 3 answers· 1239 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.

55 found this helpful

DP

D. Patel

yesterday

GeMElectrical

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

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

36 3 answers· 811 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.

59 found this helpful

KM

Kiran Mishra

2 weeks ago

BeginnerElectrical

Is a site visit mandatory for healthcare tenders?

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

19 5 answers· 966 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.

37 found this helpful

SS

S. Saxena

2 days ago

PricingGeM

Is a site visit mandatory for civil tenders?

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

3 3 answers· 1181 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

JV

Joseph Verma

3 hours ago

TurnoverSupply

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

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

38 3 answers· 565 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.

40 found this helpful

VH

Vikram H.

5 days ago

GeMBeginner

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

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

30 3 answers· 323 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

KM

Karthik M.

8 hours ago

BeginnerCivil

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

59 4 answers· 213 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

AK

Anjali K.

8 hours ago

Supply

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

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

14 3 answers· 379 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.

14 found this helpful

RN

Rohan N.

2 weeks ago

BeginnerElectrical

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

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

59 4 answers· 1007 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.

7 found this helpful

FP

Fatima Pillai

yesterday

CivilBOQ

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

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

17 2 answers· 523 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.

26 found this helpful

AM

A. Mukherjee

1 week ago

DSCCPPP

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

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

32 5 answers· 421 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.

13 found this helpful

RD

R. Das

8 hours ago

SupplyProfit

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

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

24 5 answers· 944 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

TT

Thomas T.

1 week ago

EligibilityDocuments

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

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

29 2 answers· 998 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.

53 found this helpful

AS

Anita Saxena

1 week ago

CPPPSupply

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

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

52 3 answers· 710 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.

29 found this helpful

KR

Karthik Reddy

5 days ago

EligibilityPricing

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

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

41 4 answers· 1112 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

KK

Komal Kumar

5 days ago

SupplyProfit

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

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

48 3 answers· 594 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

GP

Gita Pillai

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.

16 3 answers· 427 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.

50 found this helpful

RB

Rohan Banerjee

yesterday

GeMBOQ

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

72 2 answers· 986 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

KN

Karthik N.

5 days ago

DocumentsProfit

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 Madurai.

49 3 answers· 1080 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.

57 found this helpful

MK

Meera K.

5 days ago

TurnoverElectrical

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

45 4 answers· 1159 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.

56 found this helpful

SS

S. Subramaniam

2 weeks ago

ProfitElectrical

Is a site visit mandatory for water-supply tenders?

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

16 4 answers· 959 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.

20 found this helpful

NR

Naveen R.

3 days ago

TurnoverElectrical

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

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

40 4 answers· 846 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.

42 found this helpful

VC

Vignesh Chowdhury

5 days ago

ProfitCPPP

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 2 answers· 1383 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

Thomas S.

4 days ago

DSCPricing

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

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

64 5 answers· 455 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.

55 found this helpful

AL

Ajay L.

2 days ago

EligibilityBeginner

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

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

47 4 answers· 164 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.

20 found this helpful

RS

Rajesh S.

yesterday

PricingGeM

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

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

49 4 answers· 320 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

SN

S. Naidu

3 days ago

CPPPSupply

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

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

34 3 answers· 839 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.

8 found this helpful

RN

Reema N.

3 days ago

BeginnerDocuments

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

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

10 5 answers· 106 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.

50 found this helpful

VK

Vignesh Kulkarni

2 weeks ago

EligibilitySupply

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

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

37 3 answers· 589 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.

23 found this helpful

RS

R. Shah

3 days ago

DocumentsEligibility

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

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

71 4 answers· 221 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.

40 found this helpful

SI

S. Iyer

8 hours ago

DocumentsDSC

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

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

71 5 answers· 506 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

NS

Neha Sharma

1 week ago

PricingProfit

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

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

4 5 answers· 934 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

ID

Imran D.

5 days ago

EMDBeginner

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

43 2 answers· 515 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

FP

Farhan Pandey

4 days ago

EligibilityBOQ

Is a site visit mandatory for civil tenders?

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

51 3 answers· 812 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

MG

Manoj G.

4 days ago

EMDPricing

How do performance security and EMD differ?

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

74 3 answers· 1017 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

VS

Vikram Saxena

5 days ago

ProfitCivil

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

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

36 3 answers· 958 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.

23 found this helpful

GK

Gita Kumar

2 days ago

TurnoverCPPP

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.

16 2 answers· 464 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.

53 found this helpful

NP

Naveen Patel

1 week ago

EligibilityDSC

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

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

63 5 answers· 299 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.

37 found this helpful

MS

M. Singh

4 days ago

EMDEligibility

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

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

56 2 answers· 1263 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

FP

Farhan Pillai

3 hours ago

PricingSupply

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

63 4 answers· 659 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.

8 found this helpful

JB

Joseph Bhat

3 hours ago

TurnoverBOQ

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

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

52 4 answers· 1168 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

VC

Vikram Chowdhury

2 weeks ago

DocumentsEMD

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

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

15 4 answers· 837 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.

21 found this helpful

RP

Rohan P.

3 hours ago

BeginnerPricing

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

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

36 5 answers· 592 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.

60 found this helpful

GS

Gita Subramaniam

3 hours ago

GeMCivil

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

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

32 3 answers· 141 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.

44 found this helpful

LS

L. Saxena

8 hours ago

BeginnerDSC

How do performance security and EMD differ?

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

12 4 answers· 57 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

AS

Anita Subramaniam

yesterday

CivilGeM

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

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

44 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 ₹12 L tender that's roughly ₹24 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.

32 found this helpful

AK

Abdul Khan

3 hours ago

CPPPSupply

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

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

48 4 answers· 275 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.

27 found this helpful

BS

Bhavesh Saxena

1 week ago

ElectricalSupply

What's a safe margin to quote on healthcare works in Bhopal?

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

12 3 answers· 82 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.

32 found this helpful

HS

Harpreet S.

yesterday

Profit

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

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

12 4 answers· 1226 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.

8 found this helpful

DG

Deepa G.

3 hours ago

CPPPElectrical

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

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

72 3 answers· 1015 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.

9 found this helpful

MP

Manoj P.

8 hours ago

CPPPTurnover

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

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

18 2 answers· 993 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.

42 found this helpful

RK

Ramesh Kumar

2 weeks ago

ElectricalCivil

How do performance security and EMD differ?

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

23 5 answers· 484 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.

59 found this helpful

MB

M. Banerjee

yesterday

TurnoverBOQ

What's a safe margin to quote on healthcare works in Bhopal?

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

41 4 answers· 255 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.

54 found this helpful

AH

Arun Hegde

3 hours ago

CPPPDocuments

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

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

43 2 answers· 1132 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.

27 found this helpful

AI

Aditya Iyer

3 hours ago

BeginnerBOQ

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

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

74 2 answers· 1181 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.

26 found this helpful

AC

Aditya C.

8 hours ago

ProfitTurnover

How do performance security and EMD differ?

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

28 4 answers· 323 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.

49 found this helpful

BC

Bhavesh Chauhan

8 hours ago

Profit

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for electrical supply?

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

2 3 answers· 1051 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

MP

Mohan P.

3 days ago

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

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

52 5 answers· 1372 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.

38 found this helpful

SK

Simran Krishnan

2 days ago

ProfitBOQ

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

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

27 2 answers· 382 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

HK

Harpreet Krishnan

8 hours ago

CPPPPricing

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

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

64 2 answers· 265 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.

37 found this helpful

MP

Mohan P.

4 days ago

PricingCPPP

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

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

65 2 answers· 363 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.

10 found this helpful

RP

Rekha Pawar

8 hours ago

PricingSupply

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

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

33 4 answers· 425 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.

37 found this helpful

AH

Anita Hegde

2 weeks ago

DocumentsPricing

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

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

3 4 answers· 668 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.

38 found this helpful

GB

Gita Bhat

3 hours ago

ElectricalCivil

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

32 2 answers· 1091 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

KA

Karthik Agarwal

1 week ago

EligibilityCPPP

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

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

54 3 answers· 538 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.

54 found this helpful

AS

Anita Singh

8 hours ago

EligibilityEMD

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

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

66 3 answers· 542 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

RB

R. Banerjee

5 days ago

CivilDSC

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

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

33 5 answers· 687 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

IV

Imran V.

8 hours ago

GeMDocuments

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

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

38 3 answers· 1321 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.

45 found this helpful

AM

Arun Mukherjee

1 week ago

ElectricalGeM

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

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

5 4 answers· 1074 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.

36 found this helpful

AK

Anita Kulkarni

8 hours ago

PricingGeM

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

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

66 3 answers· 761 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

AD

Anjali D.

8 hours ago

CivilElectrical

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for electrical supply?

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

22 2 answers· 724 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.

35 found this helpful

RJ

Ravi Joshi

yesterday

Supply

How do performance security and EMD differ?

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

9 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.

52 found this helpful

DD

D. Desai

3 days ago

SupplyCivil

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for electrical supply?

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

31 3 answers· 1351 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.

36 found this helpful

DK

Deepa Kumar

2 weeks ago

PricingBeginner

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

65 2 answers· 1362 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.

46 found this helpful

SR

Simran R.

1 week ago

PricingBOQ

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for cleaning supply?

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

6 4 answers· 1067 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.

37 found this helpful

AJ

Aravind J.

3 days ago

ElectricalCPPP

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

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

44 3 answers· 730 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.

60 found this helpful

SG

Sruthi Gupta

1 week ago

PricingCivil

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.

67 2 answers· 74 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.

35 found this helpful

SS

Sneha Sharma

yesterday

BeginnerProfit

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

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

78 3 answers· 1172 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.

36 found this helpful

AY

Ajay Y.

yesterday

BeginnerCivil

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

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

67 4 answers· 471 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.

28 found this helpful

KN

Komal Naidu

2 days ago

CivilPricing

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.

12 3 answers· 226 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.

23 found this helpful

RY

R. Yadav

4 days ago

EligibilityElectrical

Is a site visit mandatory for water-supply tenders?

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

60 4 answers· 208 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.

7 found this helpful

MK

Manoj K.

yesterday

CPPPProfit

How do performance security and EMD differ?

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

67 3 answers· 1258 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.

48 found this helpful

AT

Anjali T.

yesterday

BOQ

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.

58 3 answers· 612 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

MM

Meera Mishra

3 days ago

EMDGeM

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for road supply?

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

67 5 answers· 295 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.

41 found this helpful

YB

Yusuf B.

2 weeks ago

PricingBeginner

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

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

42 3 answers· 390 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

NP

N. Pandey

yesterday

BeginnerProfit

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

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

58 3 answers· 998 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.

20 found this helpful

SP

S. Pillai

yesterday

TurnoverSupply

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

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

19 2 answers· 1103 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.

42 found this helpful

GA

Gurpreet A.

1 week ago

ElectricalSupply

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

25 2 answers· 1211 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.

9 found this helpful

GP

G. Patel

2 weeks ago

TurnoverProfit

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

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

8 4 answers· 1190 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.

22 found this helpful

RM

Reema M.

4 days ago

BeginnerDocuments

Is a site visit mandatory for road tenders?

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

42 3 answers· 553 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

AL

Ajay L.

1 week ago

PricingBeginner

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

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

26 3 answers· 246 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.

47 found this helpful

PG

Pooja George

3 hours ago

BOQDocuments

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

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

75 4 answers· 500 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

TM

Thomas Mehta

3 hours ago

GeMTurnover

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

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

69 3 answers· 445 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.

35 found this helpful

MM

Meera M.

2 weeks ago

ProfitElectrical

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

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

70 3 answers· 102 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.

12 found this helpful

AJ

Abdul Jain

yesterday

CivilDocuments

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

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

69 5 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.

34 found this helpful

TS

Thomas Sharma

3 days ago

PricingProfit

How do performance security and EMD differ?

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

33 3 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.

60 found this helpful

AV

Arun Verma

4 days ago

BOQCPPP

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

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

39 3 answers· 444 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

3 hours ago

DocumentsEligibility

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

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

71 2 answers· 1343 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.

47 found this helpful

KT

K. Thomas

3 days ago

BeginnerElectrical

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

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

15 5 answers· 214 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.

56 found this helpful

SK

Sunita K.

2 weeks ago

ProfitCPPP

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

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

49 4 answers· 359 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.

14 found this helpful

SG

Sweta G.

8 hours ago

BeginnerDSC

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.

16 4 answers· 422 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

NR

Naveen Rao

3 days ago

CPPPEligibility

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

2 3 answers· 704 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.

50 found this helpful

NN

Nisha N.

8 hours ago

ElectricalTurnover

Which documents get my civil bid disqualified most often?

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

45 3 answers· 1159 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.

41 found this helpful

HK

H. Krishnan

3 hours ago

TurnoverPricing

How do performance security and EMD differ?

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

16 4 answers· 1311 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.

50 found this helpful

KM

Kiran M.

5 days ago

CivilElectrical

What turnover do I need to qualify for road tenders?

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

48 3 answers· 570 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.

28 found this helpful

RC

R. Chauhan

2 weeks ago

PricingTurnover

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

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

18 3 answers· 659 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

MJ

Manoj Jain

2 weeks ago

PricingEligibility

Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for cleaning supply?

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

44 2 answers· 111 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.

52 found this helpful

AC

Aditya Chauhan

3 hours ago

Supply

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

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

26 4 answers· 1315 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

VP

Vignesh P.

1 week ago

EMD

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

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

28 4 answers· 1150 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.

21 found this helpful

AJ

Ashok J.

3 hours ago

BeginnerTurnover

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

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

28 5 answers· 1149 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

PA

Padma Agarwal

3 days ago

EligibilityEMD

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

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

76 4 answers· 1239 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.

13 found this helpful

VY

Vikram Yadav

yesterday

DSCEMD

Which documents get my supply bid disqualified most often?

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

69 3 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.

36 found this helpful

RM

Reema Mehta

3 days ago

ProfitTurnover

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

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

72 4 answers· 231 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.

15 found this helpful

GM

Gurpreet Mehta

8 hours ago

TurnoverGeM

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

77 4 answers· 697 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

FC

Fatima Chauhan

2 days ago

SupplyEMD

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

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

4 3 answers· 1373 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.

50 found this helpful

SM

Senthil Mukherjee

3 days ago

SupplyBOQ

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

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

20 3 answers· 902 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

LR

L. Rao

yesterday

ElectricalGeM

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

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

67 4 answers· 543 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

PM

Priya Mukherjee

5 days ago

GeMBOQ

How long before closing should I submit my bid?

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

46 4 answers· 116 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

NV

Neha Verma

2 days ago

EMDCivil

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

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

79 5 answers· 213 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.

41 found this helpful

SG

Sneha G.

8 hours ago

CPPPElectrical

How is EMD refunded if I don't win?

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

59 4 answers· 529 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