First time bidding on GeM — what documents do I actually need?
I run a small electrical firm in Thane. Want to bid on street-light tenders but confused about the paperwork. Can someone list what's mandatory?
▲ 24 2 answers· 312 views
AI
For most GeM electrical tenders you'll typically need: GST certificate, electrical contractor licence, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and an address proof (Aadhaar/electricity bill/rent agreement — any one). Many also ask for an OEM authorisation letter and BIS certificates for the luminaires. Always open the specific tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 31 found this helpful
SK
Suresh K.
Posted from Kochi · 4 days ago
ProfitCivilPricing
What is a good profit margin to target on civil tenders?
Everyone quotes so low these days. On road and building work, what margin is realistic after all costs?
▲ 18 1 answer· 256 views
AI
On civil work (roads, buildings), realistic net margins usually land around 8–16% after material, labour, equipment, transport and overheads. Below ~8% there's little room for delays or price rises — risky. Use the auto profit estimate on each tender page here: it breaks down typical cost for that job type and your state, so you can see the likely margin before quoting.
▲ 22 found this helpful
FM
Farhan M.
Posted from Thane · 6 days ago
EMDPayments
EMD got deducted — is that normal?
I didn't win a tender but my EMD hasn't come back yet. Is this normal or did I do something wrong?
▲ 9 1 answer· 140 views
AI
EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) is refundable for non-winning bidders, but refunds can take a few weeks after the tender is awarded. It is only forfeited if you withdraw your bid after submission or refuse the work after winning. If it's been over 30 days post-award, raise a query with the procuring department referencing your bid ID.
▲ 14 found this helpful
RC
Rohan C.
Posted from Ranchi · 3 days ago
ElectricalEligibility
What turnover do I need to qualify for road tenders?
I run a small Business owner firm in Amritsar. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 20 2 answers· 135 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 19 found this helpful
NG
Nisha George
Posted from Amritsar · 3 days ago
DocumentsEligibility
How do performance security and EMD differ?
Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 78 3 answers· 1098 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 34 found this helpful
AS
Ananya Subramaniam
Posted from Ranchi · 1 week ago
DSCCivil
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for civil supply?
I run a small Electrical works firm in Thane. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 17 3 answers· 892 views
AI
For most civil tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 7 found this helpful
NR
Neha R.
Posted from Surat · yesterday
EMDGeM
What turnover do I need to qualify for healthcare tenders?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 37 5 answers· 1249 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 56 found this helpful
DR
Deepa Rao
Posted from Patna · 2 days ago
PricingTurnover
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for road supply?
I run a small Civil works firm in Mysuru. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 63 3 answers· 40 views
AI
For most road tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 32 found this helpful
PK
Padma Kulkarni
Posted from Chennai · 6 days ago
EligibilityCPPP
How long before closing should I submit my bid?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 58 5 answers· 1088 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 25 found this helpful
PY
Priya Y.
Posted from Nagpur · 8 hours ago
TurnoverBOQ
How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a IT govt tender in Kochi.
▲ 41 3 answers· 1000 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 13 found this helpful
KP
Komal Pawar
Posted from Jaipur · 6 days ago
Beginner
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year electrical contract?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 73 4 answers· 1004 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 53 found this helpful
SS
Sunita Singh
Posted from Jaipur · 3 days ago
TurnoverDSC
Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on water-supply works?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 66 3 answers· 824 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹12 L tender that's roughly ₹24 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 39 found this helpful
PP
Padma P.
Posted from Patna · yesterday
EMDEligibility
Which documents get my IT bid disqualified most often?
I run a small Supplier firm in Nagpur. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 38 4 answers· 1103 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 34 found this helpful
DB
Divya Bhat
Posted from Lucknow · 5 days ago
ProfitBOQ
How do I read the BOQ for a cleaning contract without overquoting?
I run a small Business owner firm in Rajkot. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 36 4 answers· 330 views
AI
For most cleaning tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 34 found this helpful
KB
Kiran Bose
Posted from Chennai · 8 hours ago
CPPPEligibility
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 78 4 answers· 713 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 20 found this helpful
AY
Aditya Y.
Posted from Ranchi · 8 hours ago
SupplyElectrical
Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on electrical works?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 80 4 answers· 577 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 51 found this helpful
YK
Yusuf Khan
Posted from Kochi · yesterday
TurnoverDSC
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 36 2 answers· 731 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 32 found this helpful
PS
P. Sheikh
Posted from Coimbatore · 2 days ago
DocumentsGeM
Is a site visit mandatory for civil tenders?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 16 4 answers· 1344 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 17 found this helpful
SL
Sweta L.
Posted from Surat · 6 days ago
Supply
How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 80 4 answers· 228 views
AI
For most road tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 59 found this helpful
SK
Sruthi Kulkarni
Posted from Nashik · 4 days ago
DocumentsCivil
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
I run a small Plumbing firm in Nashik. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 46 2 answers· 1003 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 47 found this helpful
RA
Rajesh A.
Posted from Kanpur · yesterday
SupplyGeM
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Agra.
▲ 7 3 answers· 863 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 48 found this helpful
KR
Komal R.
Posted from Nagpur · 5 days ago
ProfitSupply
How long before closing should I submit my bid?
I run a small Civil works firm in Indore. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 49 3 answers· 199 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 32 found this helpful
PA
Pooja A.
Posted from Agra · 3 days ago
EMDSupply
Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on road works?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a road govt tender in Nashik.
▲ 44 5 answers· 1281 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹12 L tender that's roughly ₹24 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 28 found this helpful
RP
R. Patel
Posted from Agra · 4 days ago
CivilGeM
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a cleaning tender?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a cleaning govt tender in Mysuru.
▲ 39 4 answers· 1093 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 42 found this helpful
DI
Divya Iyer
Posted from Kanpur · 6 days ago
PricingDocuments
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a supply tender?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a supply govt tender in Chennai.
▲ 45 3 answers· 1336 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 33 found this helpful
VM
Vignesh Mehta
Posted from Mysuru · 6 days ago
CPPPDocuments
GeM vs CPPP — where do water-supply tenders usually come up?
I run a small Furniture supplier firm in Agra. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 46 2 answers· 524 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹12 L tender that's roughly ₹24 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 54 found this helpful
AB
Ajay Bhat
Posted from Patna · 4 days ago
GeMSupply
First time bidding on GeM — what documents do I actually need?
Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 36 2 answers· 174 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹90 L tender that's roughly ₹180 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 22 found this helpful
AN
Aravind N.
Posted from Indore · yesterday
ProfitBeginner
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a civil tender?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 34 4 answers· 1228 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 60 found this helpful
MA
M. Agarwal
Posted from Mysuru · 8 hours ago
DocumentsCPPP
GeM vs CPPP — where do road tenders usually come up?
Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 11 4 answers· 395 views
AI
For most road tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 8 found this helpful
AY
Ajay Y.
Posted from Mysuru · 2 days ago
ElectricalDSC
What's a safe margin to quote on cleaning works in Surat?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a cleaning govt tender in Surat.
▲ 67 2 answers· 1004 views
AI
For most cleaning tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 19 found this helpful
GG
Gurpreet G.
Posted from Pune · 6 days ago
ProfitCivil
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 78 5 answers· 229 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹8 L tender that's roughly ₹16 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 51 found this helpful
SB
Senthil Bose
Posted from Pune · 3 days ago
DSCDocuments
Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on electrical works?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 54 5 answers· 722 views
AI
For most electrical tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 39 found this helpful
PT
P. Thomas
Posted from Nashik · 2 days ago
EMDGeM
How do I read the BOQ for a electrical contract without overquoting?
Small IT vendor business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 48 4 answers· 242 views
AI
For most electrical tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 47 found this helpful
KS
Karthik Singh
Posted from Chennai · 6 days ago
ElectricalProfit
Is a site visit mandatory for healthcare tenders?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a healthcare govt tender in Kanpur.
▲ 73 3 answers· 1161 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹60 L tender that's roughly ₹120 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 11 found this helpful
DY
Deepak Yadav
Posted from Surat · 5 days ago
PricingCPPP
GeM vs CPPP — where do IT tenders usually come up?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 75 3 answers· 940 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 20 found this helpful
NN
Naveen Nair
Posted from Kochi · 8 hours ago
BOQ
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Chennai.
▲ 65 3 answers· 108 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 35 found this helpful
PT
Padma T.
Posted from Ludhiana · 1 week ago
CPPPPricing
How do performance security and EMD differ?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Jaipur.
▲ 45 3 answers· 817 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 41 found this helpful
MR
M. Rao
Posted from Agra · 3 hours ago
ElectricalEligibility
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year water-supply contract?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 28 4 answers· 1360 views
AI
For most water-supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 8 found this helpful
RP
R. Pillai
Posted from Vadodara · 3 days ago
ProfitCivil
What's a safe margin to quote on IT works in Kanpur?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a IT govt tender in Kanpur.
▲ 79 4 answers· 211 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 11 found this helpful
GS
Gurpreet Sharma
Posted from Agra · 3 days ago
ProfitSupply
GeM vs CPPP — where do road tenders usually come up?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 6 3 answers· 1242 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹8 L tender that's roughly ₹16 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 31 found this helpful
AA
Aditya A.
Posted from Patna · 6 days ago
DSCEligibility
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
Small Electrical works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 29 4 answers· 759 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 39 found this helpful
RT
Rajesh Thomas
Posted from Kanpur · 5 days ago
DSCBeginner
How do I get a Class-3 DSC for the state tenders?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 54 3 answers· 255 views
AI
For most civil tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 50 found this helpful
RS
R. Saxena
Posted from Thane · 3 days ago
ProfitGeM
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Vadodara.
▲ 11 3 answers· 790 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 20 found this helpful
RP
R. Pillai
Posted from Ranchi · 3 hours ago
DSCCPPP
Is a site visit mandatory for cleaning tenders?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 9 5 answers· 257 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 31 found this helpful
MA
Manoj Agarwal
Posted from Surat · 4 days ago
CPPPProfit
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 62 5 answers· 405 views
AI
For most water-supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 45 found this helpful
KA
Komal Agarwal
Posted from Ludhiana · 6 days ago
BeginnerElectrical
GeM vs CPPP — where do healthcare tenders usually come up?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 57 5 answers· 525 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 30 found this helpful
SK
S. Kulkarni
Posted from Nagpur · 4 days ago
DocumentsBeginner
Is a site visit mandatory for supply tenders?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 9 5 answers· 145 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 20 found this helpful
MD
Meera Deshmukh
Posted from Bhopal · 3 days ago
SupplyBOQ
How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?
I run a small Healthcare supplier firm in Ranchi. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 33 2 answers· 1186 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 14 found this helpful
AB
A. Bose
Posted from Coimbatore · 8 hours ago
DocumentsEMD
What is L1 and how low should I go to win?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 46 2 answers· 728 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 33 found this helpful
SP
S. Pandey
Posted from Jaipur · 6 days ago
BeginnerDocuments
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for road supply?
Small Supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 79 4 answers· 469 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 9 found this helpful
NP
N. Pawar
Posted from Pune · 6 days ago
DSCGeM
First time bidding on BOQ — what documents do I actually need?
Small Road works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 79 4 answers· 940 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 51 found this helpful
AP
Ashok P.
Posted from Madurai · yesterday
DocumentsEligibility
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for water-supply supply?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 78 3 answers· 1269 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹12 L tender that's roughly ₹24 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 40 found this helpful
AS
Ananya Shah
Posted from Ranchi · 3 days ago
EMDBOQ
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a supply tender?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 39 5 answers· 960 views
AI
For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 13 found this helpful
AY
Arun Y.
Posted from Madurai · 2 days ago
GeMDSC
GeM vs CPPP — where do supply tenders usually come up?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 11 5 answers· 399 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 59 found this helpful
FR
F. Rao
Posted from Guwahati · 3 days ago
DSCGeM
First time bidding on Civil — what documents do I actually need?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a supply govt tender in Rajkot.
▲ 34 4 answers· 627 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 8 found this helpful
YY
Yusuf Yadav
Posted from Surat · 2 days ago
TurnoverCivil
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 80 2 answers· 717 views
AI
For most healthcare tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 31 found this helpful
GB
Gita Bhat
Posted from Mysuru · 5 days ago
BeginnerCPPP
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a road tender?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 35 5 answers· 1034 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 59 found this helpful
SB
Sweta Bose
Posted from Bhubaneswar · 6 days ago
GeMEMD
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year water-supply contract?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Ludhiana.
▲ 3 3 answers· 662 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 46 found this helpful
MC
M. Chowdhury
Posted from Bhopal · 6 days ago
DSCDocuments
Is a site visit mandatory for IT tenders?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 68 4 answers· 965 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 16 found this helpful
KK
K. Kulkarni
Posted from Thane · 1 week ago
Pricing
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for road supply?
Small Electrical works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 40 2 answers· 255 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 6 found this helpful
SJ
Sneha J.
Posted from Agra · 3 hours ago
GeMDSC
How do I read the BOQ for a water-supply contract without overquoting?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 18 3 answers· 66 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 20 found this helpful
MM
Meera Mishra
Posted from Lucknow · 4 days ago
BOQEligibility
How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?
Small Road works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 54 3 answers· 394 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹25 L tender that's roughly ₹50 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 31 found this helpful
SS
S. Subramaniam
Posted from Lucknow · 4 days ago
SupplyBOQ
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
I run a small Furniture supplier firm in Kochi. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 41 4 answers· 472 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 25 found this helpful
RG
Rajesh G.
Posted from Thane · 6 days ago
BOQPricing
How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 17 3 answers· 1019 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 47 found this helpful
YH
Yusuf Hegde
Posted from Bhopal · 8 hours ago
DocumentsGeM
Is a site visit mandatory for IT tenders?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 64 3 answers· 1034 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 43 found this helpful
VG
Vignesh G.
Posted from Indore · 3 hours ago
ProfitEMD
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year supply contract?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 19 2 answers· 370 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 11 found this helpful
TS
Tarun Saxena
Posted from Bhopal · 3 days ago
BeginnerPricing
What EMD should I expect on a cleaning tender around ₹40 L?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 12 4 answers· 909 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 30 found this helpful
SJ
Sanjay Joshi
Posted from Thane · 6 days ago
EligibilityDSC
How do I read the BOQ for a road contract without overquoting?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 21 4 answers· 171 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 30 found this helpful
KT
Kavita T.
Posted from Coimbatore · 3 days ago
ElectricalEligibility
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Jaipur.
▲ 6 4 answers· 273 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 24 found this helpful
VB
V. Banerjee
Posted from Thane · 1 week ago
BOQBeginner
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a cleaning tender?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 24 3 answers· 206 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹90 L tender that's roughly ₹180 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 33 found this helpful
DB
Deepa B.
Posted from Thane · 4 days ago
ProfitDocuments
GeM vs CPPP — where do healthcare tenders usually come up?
I run a small Road works firm in Madurai. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 27 4 answers· 1287 views
AI
For most healthcare tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 16 found this helpful
DT
Divya T.
Posted from Kanpur · 6 days ago
CPPPEMD
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for electrical supply?
Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 36 4 answers· 515 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 31 found this helpful
SJ
Sanjay Jain
Posted from Pune · 6 days ago
BOQCPPP
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a supply govt tender in Ludhiana.
▲ 4 3 answers· 231 views
AI
For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 43 found this helpful
AP
Anjali Pandey
Posted from Madurai · 3 hours ago
GeM
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year road contract?
I run a small Supplier firm in Vadodara. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 32 2 answers· 994 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 54 found this helpful
FM
Fatima Mehta
Posted from Kanpur · 3 days ago
BOQProfit
What's a safe margin to quote on civil works in Agra?
I run a small MSME owner firm in Agra. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 37 5 answers· 388 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 53 found this helpful
DM
Deepak Menon
Posted from Mysuru · 1 week ago
EMDDocuments
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year healthcare contract?
Small HVAC services business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 75 4 answers· 393 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 9 found this helpful
PP
Padma Pawar
Posted from Lucknow · yesterday
DSCPricing
What turnover do I need to qualify for healthcare tenders?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a healthcare govt tender in Mysuru.
▲ 32 4 answers· 143 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 16 found this helpful
MN
Meera Naidu
Posted from Agra · 2 days ago
EligibilityCivil
How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a healthcare govt tender in Nagpur.
▲ 48 3 answers· 318 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹12 L tender that's roughly ₹24 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 48 found this helpful
IB
Imran Bhat
Posted from Chennai · 5 days ago
TurnoverEMD
What is L1 and how low should I go to win?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 64 5 answers· 1004 views
AI
For most healthcare tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 18 found this helpful
LB
L. Banerjee
Posted from Surat · 3 hours ago
CivilBOQ
How do I get a Class-3 DSC for the state tenders?
Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 30 4 answers· 150 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 25 found this helpful
SP
Simran Pandey
Posted from Ranchi · 1 week ago
CivilDSC
How do I read the BOQ for a IT contract without overquoting?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 9 2 answers· 765 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹90 L tender that's roughly ₹180 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 36 found this helpful
RP
Rekha Patel
Posted from Guwahati · 8 hours ago
EligibilityDSC
Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?
I run a small Business owner firm in Guwahati. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 18 4 answers· 384 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 44 found this helpful
AM
A. Mishra
Posted from Thane · 2 days ago
EligibilityDocuments
What's a safe margin to quote on road works in Agra?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 53 4 answers· 1168 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 37 found this helpful
KS
K. Sharma
Posted from Ludhiana · 6 days ago
BOQProfit
GeM vs CPPP — where do water-supply tenders usually come up?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 4 4 answers· 896 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹8 L tender that's roughly ₹16 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 36 found this helpful
HY
Harpreet Y.
Posted from Kochi · 5 days ago
ProfitTurnover
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a water-supply tender?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Ranchi.
▲ 62 4 answers· 375 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 56 found this helpful
AP
A. Pandey
Posted from Kanpur · 4 days ago
GeM
What's a safe margin to quote on civil works in Mysuru?
I run a small HVAC services firm in Mysuru. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 11 3 answers· 1060 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 51 found this helpful
AD
Ananya D.
Posted from Rajkot · 1 week ago
GeMDSC
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year civil contract?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 36 3 answers· 89 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 21 found this helpful
PD
P. Das
Posted from Ranchi · 5 days ago
EligibilityCivil
How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 78 4 answers· 451 views
AI
For most cleaning tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 21 found this helpful
TB
Thomas Bose
Posted from Rajkot · 1 week ago
CPPPElectrical
How long before closing should I submit my bid?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 26 3 answers· 186 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 48 found this helpful
JS
J. Singh
Posted from Rajkot · 3 hours ago
ProfitCivil
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a IT govt tender in Nashik.
▲ 72 4 answers· 1234 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 16 found this helpful
PB
P. Bhat
Posted from Nagpur · 8 hours ago
Supply
What is L1 and how low should I go to win?
I run a small Civil works firm in Chennai. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 11 3 answers· 1319 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 18 found this helpful
HB
Harpreet Bhat
Posted from Kanpur · 4 days ago
CivilDSC
GeM vs CPPP — where do supply tenders usually come up?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 5 3 answers· 245 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 15 found this helpful
IG
I. Gupta
Posted from Ranchi · 1 week ago
CPPPEligibility
How do I read the BOQ for a electrical contract without overquoting?
I run a small IT vendor firm in Rajkot. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 44 4 answers· 560 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 22 found this helpful
VC
Vijay C.
Posted from Lucknow · 4 days ago
Electrical
Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 75 4 answers· 1368 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 48 found this helpful
DG
Deepak George
Posted from Bhubaneswar · 8 hours ago
CivilEMD
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year electrical contract?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 78 3 answers· 657 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 40 found this helpful
DY
D. Yadav
Posted from Ranchi · 1 week ago
EligibilitySupply
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year electrical contract?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 49 4 answers· 541 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 45 found this helpful
BL
Bhavesh L.
Posted from Vadodara · 3 hours ago
CPPPTurnover
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a cleaning tender?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a cleaning govt tender in Mysuru.
▲ 29 2 answers· 443 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 43 found this helpful
RT
Ravi T.
Posted from Kanpur · 5 days ago
ProfitElectrical
Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on civil works?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Bhubaneswar.
▲ 3 5 answers· 653 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 22 found this helpful
SC
S. Chowdhury
Posted from Madurai · 2 days ago
GeMDocuments
How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 33 4 answers· 109 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 7 found this helpful
RD
Rohan Deshmukh
Posted from Amritsar · 2 days ago
TurnoverSupply
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 58 3 answers· 715 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 36 found this helpful
DY
Deepak Yadav
Posted from Ranchi · 8 hours ago
TurnoverCPPP
Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a cleaning govt tender in Nagpur.
▲ 11 4 answers· 134 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 41 found this helpful
AT
Abdul Thomas
Posted from Nashik · 2 days ago
BeginnerEMD
How do I read the BOQ for a cleaning contract without overquoting?
I run a small Civil works firm in Indore. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 50 4 answers· 1347 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 18 found this helpful
SL
Suresh L.
Posted from Amritsar · 4 days ago
SupplyCPPP
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
I run a small MSME owner firm in Ranchi. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 71 4 answers· 1179 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 22 found this helpful
RI
Rohan Iyer
Posted from Surat · 3 days ago
ElectricalEligibility
How do I read the BOQ for a cleaning contract without overquoting?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 45 2 answers· 1241 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 13 found this helpful
SY
Suresh Yadav
Posted from Bhopal · 6 days ago
CivilSupply
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
Small Water works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 57 2 answers· 1330 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 21 found this helpful
RK
Rohan Kulkarni
Posted from Vadodara · 1 week ago
CivilDSC
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
I run a small MSME owner firm in Guwahati. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 19 5 answers· 955 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 21 found this helpful
FT
Farhan Thomas
Posted from Chennai · yesterday
GeMEligibility
What EMD should I expect on a road tender around ₹90 L?
Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 45 3 answers· 946 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 38 found this helpful
FS
Fatima Singh
Posted from Kochi · yesterday
GeMTurnover
How do I get a Class-3 DSC for the state tenders?
I run a small Supplier firm in Thane. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 60 2 answers· 1001 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 52 found this helpful
SA
Sweta Agarwal
Posted from Nashik · 4 days ago
ElectricalDocuments
How do performance security and EMD differ?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 36 4 answers· 430 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 48 found this helpful
PP
P. Pandey
Posted from Coimbatore · 4 days ago
EligibilityElectrical
Is a site visit mandatory for cleaning tenders?
I run a small Business owner firm in Thane. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 39 3 answers· 1275 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 33 found this helpful
SR
Shalini R.
Posted from Pune · 3 hours ago
Pricing
GeM vs CPPP — where do healthcare tenders usually come up?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 77 5 answers· 1107 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 25 found this helpful
YN
Yusuf N.
Posted from Indore · 3 hours ago
PricingEMD
GeM vs CPPP — where do water-supply tenders usually come up?
Small Water works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 25 3 answers· 574 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 8 found this helpful
AJ
Abdul Joshi
Posted from Lucknow · 4 days ago
CivilBOQ
What EMD should I expect on a electrical tender around ₹18 L?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Surat.
▲ 67 3 answers· 970 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹18 L tender that's roughly ₹36 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 27 found this helpful
FM
Farhan Mukherjee
Posted from Nagpur · 1 week ago
DSCEligibility
What EMD should I expect on a cleaning tender around ₹25 L?
I run a small Civil works firm in Kochi. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 12 3 answers· 723 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 46 found this helpful
AC
Ashok Chowdhury
Posted from Patna · 8 hours ago
ElectricalTurnover
What is L1 and how low should I go to win?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 43 3 answers· 959 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 52 found this helpful
MJ
Manoj Jain
Posted from Surat · 5 days ago
TurnoverEligibility
GeM vs CPPP — where do water-supply tenders usually come up?
I run a small Plumbing firm in Madurai. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 45 5 answers· 1236 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 53 found this helpful
TM
Tarun Menon
Posted from Pune · 5 days ago
ElectricalSupply
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a electrical tender?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 49 5 answers· 143 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹25 L tender that's roughly ₹50 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 45 found this helpful
SJ
Sanjay J.
Posted from Indore · 5 days ago
ElectricalDSC
What is L1 and how low should I go to win?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 25 4 answers· 1379 views
AI
For most IT tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 17 found this helpful
SJ
Senthil J.
Posted from Guwahati · 4 days ago
ElectricalDocuments
How do I get a Class-3 DSC for CPPP tenders?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 46 5 answers· 955 views
AI
For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 45 found this helpful
YS
Y. Shah
Posted from Ranchi · 5 days ago
BeginnerCivil
Which documents get my civil bid disqualified most often?
Small Electrical works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 66 5 answers· 281 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹18 L tender that's roughly ₹36 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 31 found this helpful
VI
V. Iyer
Posted from Jaipur · yesterday
PricingCivil
First time bidding on Eligibility — what documents do I actually need?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 3 3 answers· 672 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 32 found this helpful
SA
Suresh A.
Posted from Nagpur · 3 days ago
TurnoverCPPP
How do performance security and EMD differ?
Small Furniture supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 76 2 answers· 941 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 34 found this helpful
NB
Naveen B.
Posted from Mysuru · 8 hours ago
PricingBeginner
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
I run a small Solar installer firm in Kochi. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 5 3 answers· 718 views
AI
For most IT tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 31 found this helpful
GP
Gurpreet Patel
Posted from Rajkot · 1 week ago
TurnoverProfit
How do I get a Class-3 DSC for GeM tenders?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a cleaning govt tender in Amritsar.
▲ 58 4 answers· 461 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 30 found this helpful
BC
Bhavesh Chauhan
Posted from Ranchi · yesterday
Profit
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 27 4 answers· 242 views
AI
For most electrical tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 60 found this helpful
PT
Prakash T.
Posted from Ranchi · 2 days ago
SupplyTurnover
What's a safe margin to quote on civil works in Amritsar?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 28 3 answers· 895 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 56 found this helpful
AM
Abdul Mehta
Posted from Madurai · yesterday
PricingDocuments
Is a site visit mandatory for healthcare tenders?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a healthcare govt tender in Indore.
▲ 65 3 answers· 873 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 19 found this helpful
RS
R. Saxena
Posted from Thane · 3 hours ago
PricingDSC
GeM vs CPPP — where do water-supply tenders usually come up?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 79 4 answers· 1051 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 46 found this helpful
NS
Naveen Sheikh
Posted from Madurai · 6 days ago
EligibilityElectrical
What is L1 and how low should I go to win?
Small Supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 15 5 answers· 539 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹60 L tender that's roughly ₹120 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 8 found this helpful
AR
Anita Reddy
Posted from Indore · 4 days ago
EMDPricing
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 12 2 answers· 1010 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 8 found this helpful
SN
Senthil N.
Posted from Jaipur · 3 days ago
SupplyCivil
What EMD should I expect on a cleaning tender around ₹18 L?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 58 5 answers· 1101 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 27 found this helpful
GC
Gurpreet C.
Posted from Mysuru · 8 hours ago
EligibilityPricing
What EMD should I expect on a road tender around ₹18 L?
I run a small Furniture supplier firm in Ludhiana. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 44 2 answers· 89 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 23 found this helpful
FK
F. Khan
Posted from Ranchi · 3 days ago
TurnoverBOQ
First time bidding on Profit — what documents do I actually need?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a road govt tender in Jaipur.
▲ 55 3 answers· 1130 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 32 found this helpful
BA
B. Agarwal
Posted from Patna · 5 days ago
BeginnerEMD
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a electrical tender?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 33 5 answers· 590 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 6 found this helpful
TB
T. Bhat
Posted from Jaipur · yesterday
GeMTurnover
How do I get a Class-3 DSC for the state tenders?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 27 2 answers· 925 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 46 found this helpful
RH
Rekha Hegde
Posted from Bhubaneswar · 5 days ago
CPPPTurnover
Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 16 3 answers· 1339 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹25 L tender that's roughly ₹50 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 34 found this helpful
RD
Rohan Deshmukh
Posted from Thane · 8 hours ago
BeginnerEligibility
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a electrical tender?
Small Furniture supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 47 5 answers· 934 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 11 found this helpful
GP
Gita Pillai
Posted from Surat · 1 week ago
BeginnerDSC
What is L1 and how low should I go to win?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 24 2 answers· 1107 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 9 found this helpful
PN
Priya Naidu
Posted from Ludhiana · 5 days ago
BOQDocuments
How do I get a Class-3 DSC for GeM tenders?
I run a small Civil works firm in Mysuru. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 78 5 answers· 964 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹25 L tender that's roughly ₹50 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 49 found this helpful
FL
Fatima L.
Posted from Guwahati · 2 days ago
ElectricalBOQ
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a civil tender?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 31 4 answers· 780 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 33 found this helpful
AD
Anita D.
Posted from Guwahati · 1 week ago
DSCElectrical
What's a safe margin to quote on water-supply works in Patna?
Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 48 3 answers· 882 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 49 found this helpful
FJ
Fatima Jain
Posted from Madurai · 4 days ago
TurnoverDSC
What is L1 and how low should I go to win?
Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 41 2 answers· 1165 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 12 found this helpful
AT
Ananya Thomas
Posted from Ranchi · 8 hours ago
DocumentsDSC
Which documents get my cleaning bid disqualified most often?
Small Civil works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 8 3 answers· 762 views
AI
For most cleaning tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 11 found this helpful
AS
A. Sharma
Posted from Thane · 8 hours ago
CPPPTurnover
How do performance security and EMD differ?
Small Civil works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 67 4 answers· 1343 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹40 L tender that's roughly ₹80 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 56 found this helpful
VP
Vignesh Pawar
Posted from Kanpur · yesterday
DocumentsDSC
GeM vs CPPP — where do water-supply tenders usually come up?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 8 4 answers· 1117 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 24 found this helpful
PK
Pooja Khan
Posted from Rajkot · 1 week ago
DocumentsDSC
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for water-supply supply?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Madurai.
▲ 58 3 answers· 1271 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹18 L tender that's roughly ₹36 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 48 found this helpful
NP
Nisha Pawar
Posted from Indore · 1 week ago
DSCCPPP
Which documents get my cleaning bid disqualified most often?
I run a small Furniture supplier firm in Agra. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 13 3 answers· 1376 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹90 L tender that's roughly ₹180 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 37 found this helpful
AL
Ajay L.
Posted from Nagpur · 6 days ago
EMDCivil
How do I read the BOQ for a IT contract without overquoting?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 54 2 answers· 95 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 60 found this helpful
SH
Sneha H.
Posted from Mysuru · 8 hours ago
Profit
Which documents get my road bid disqualified most often?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 79 3 answers· 299 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 57 found this helpful
AS
Aditya Sheikh
Posted from Vadodara · yesterday
GeMCPPP
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a electrical tender?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Kanpur.
▲ 34 2 answers· 1096 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 36 found this helpful
YS
Yusuf Sharma
Posted from Rajkot · yesterday
BOQProfit
What's a safe margin to quote on civil works in Rajkot?
Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 25 3 answers· 432 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 33 found this helpful
SJ
S. Joshi
Posted from Ludhiana · 3 hours ago
CivilTurnover
How do performance security and EMD differ?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 35 3 answers· 604 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 39 found this helpful
SV
Sunita V.
Posted from Agra · 6 days ago
CPPPEMD
What's a safe margin to quote on cleaning works in Patna?
I run a small Water works firm in Patna. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 59 2 answers· 651 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 6 found this helpful
PS
Priya Sheikh
Posted from Ludhiana · yesterday
EMDCPPP
How do performance security and EMD differ?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 29 5 answers· 791 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 22 found this helpful
PS
Priya Subramaniam
Posted from Surat · 3 hours ago
DSCEMD
How do performance security and EMD differ?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 24 4 answers· 386 views
AI
For most healthcare tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 22 found this helpful
IS
Imran Subramaniam
Posted from Nagpur · 8 hours ago
PricingSupply
What EMD should I expect on a supply tender around ₹8 L?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 63 4 answers· 291 views
AI
For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 25 found this helpful
NP
Neha Patel
Posted from Madurai · 1 week ago
GeMBOQ
How do performance security and EMD differ?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 62 5 answers· 306 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 18 found this helpful
MS
Meena Singh
Posted from Chennai · 3 days ago
EligibilityDSC
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
I run a small Supplier firm in Guwahati. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 21 3 answers· 442 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 43 found this helpful
AB
A. Bhat
Posted from Guwahati · 6 days ago
ProfitBeginner
How do I get a Class-3 DSC for GeM tenders?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 39 5 answers· 410 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 30 found this helpful
VR
Vikram R.
Posted from Mysuru · 3 hours ago
DSCEligibility
Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a road govt tender in Vadodara.
▲ 71 4 answers· 565 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 52 found this helpful
LB
L. Banerjee
Posted from Pune · yesterday
CivilBOQ
How do I read the BOQ for a water-supply contract without overquoting?
I run a small Civil works firm in Vadodara. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 56 3 answers· 1186 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹60 L tender that's roughly ₹120 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 20 found this helpful
DK
Deepa Kulkarni
Posted from Patna · 5 days ago
SupplyProfit
Is a site visit mandatory for water-supply tenders?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Coimbatore.
▲ 27 3 answers· 600 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 18 found this helpful
KR
Komal R.
Posted from Madurai · 6 days ago
DSCBOQ
How do I get a Class-3 DSC for CPPP tenders?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 47 3 answers· 552 views
AI
For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 38 found this helpful
TY
Tarun Yadav
Posted from Rajkot · 3 days ago
GeMSupply
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a road tender?
Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 29 5 answers· 226 views
AI
For most road tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 29 found this helpful
GV
Gita V.
Posted from Guwahati · 4 days ago
BeginnerCivil
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a healthcare tender?
Small Road works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 78 2 answers· 910 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 57 found this helpful
IK
Imran Kulkarni
Posted from Kanpur · yesterday
BeginnerEMD
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a civil tender?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Chennai.
▲ 78 3 answers· 864 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 37 found this helpful
PY
Prakash Y.
Posted from Rajkot · 3 hours ago
BeginnerGeM
First time bidding on Profit — what documents do I actually need?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a cleaning govt tender in Vadodara.
▲ 34 5 answers· 638 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 47 found this helpful
DG
Deepak G.
Posted from Pune · 3 hours ago
EligibilityDSC
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
I run a small Solar installer firm in Thane. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 75 5 answers· 855 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 29 found this helpful
GV
Gita V.
Posted from Agra · 3 hours ago
ProfitEligibility
How do I get a Class-3 DSC for CPPP tenders?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Nagpur.
▲ 76 4 answers· 434 views
AI
For most water-supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 41 found this helpful
RJ
Rohan J.
Posted from Mysuru · 3 hours ago
BeginnerSupply
How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 25 4 answers· 227 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 54 found this helpful
GC
Gita C.
Posted from Coimbatore · 6 days ago
GeMTurnover
GeM vs CPPP — where do IT tenders usually come up?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a IT govt tender in Surat.
▲ 29 2 answers· 1070 views
AI
For most IT tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 40 found this helpful
FH
Fatima Hegde
Posted from Kochi · yesterday
GeMDocuments
First time bidding on BOQ — what documents do I actually need?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 56 3 answers· 330 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹1.2 Cr tender that's roughly ₹240 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 36 found this helpful
YB
Y. Banerjee
Posted from Madurai · 2 days ago
TurnoverCivil
Is a site visit mandatory for road tenders?
Small Plumbing business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 69 4 answers· 106 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹25 L tender that's roughly ₹50 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 57 found this helpful
KN
Kiran Nair
Posted from Nagpur · yesterday
PricingDSC
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Small Healthcare supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 69 4 answers· 180 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 14 found this helpful
DP
Deepa Pillai
Posted from Ludhiana · 3 hours ago
GeMBeginner
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Small Road works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 39 4 answers· 748 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 7 found this helpful
SH
Sruthi H.
Posted from Jaipur · 8 hours ago
DocumentsGeM
Is a site visit mandatory for water-supply tenders?
I run a small Civil works firm in Agra. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 22 5 answers· 1136 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 21 found this helpful
PN
Priya N.
Posted from Mysuru · 6 days ago
TurnoverGeM
Is a site visit mandatory for electrical tenders?
Small Supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 79 3 answers· 684 views
AI
For most electrical tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 29 found this helpful
TB
T. Bose
Posted from Agra · 6 days ago
CivilEMD
What EMD should I expect on a civil tender around ₹1.2 Cr?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 74 5 answers· 187 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 39 found this helpful
SM
Suresh Mehta
Posted from Patna · 3 days ago
ElectricalEligibility
First time bidding on DSC — what documents do I actually need?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 55 2 answers· 838 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹60 L tender that's roughly ₹120 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 52 found this helpful
AD
A. Desai
Posted from Patna · 1 week ago
SupplyPricing
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for water-supply supply?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Kochi.
▲ 4 5 answers· 259 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 18 found this helpful
AL
Abdul L.
Posted from Lucknow · 6 days ago
GeMCivil
How do I read the BOQ for a healthcare contract without overquoting?
Small Civil works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 41 5 answers· 329 views
AI
For most healthcare tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 52 found this helpful
GK
Gurpreet Kumar
Posted from Guwahati · 8 hours ago
ProfitPricing
What is L1 and how low should I go to win?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Madurai.
▲ 29 2 answers· 903 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 13 found this helpful
AP
Aravind Pillai
Posted from Guwahati · 1 week ago
CPPPTurnover
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year IT contract?
Small Road works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 45 3 answers· 888 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 25 found this helpful
AC
Arun C.
Posted from Jaipur · 3 days ago
GeMBOQ
What is L1 and how low should I go to win?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a IT govt tender in Bhubaneswar.
▲ 41 4 answers· 1367 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 6 found this helpful
KK
K. Kulkarni
Posted from Patna · 2 days ago
CPPPElectrical
How do performance security and EMD differ?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 65 4 answers· 598 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 55 found this helpful
SK
Sneha K.
Posted from Amritsar · 4 days ago
ElectricalBeginner
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a IT tender?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 39 4 answers· 1354 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹8 L tender that's roughly ₹16 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 18 found this helpful
VC
Vijay C.
Posted from Vadodara · yesterday
GeMEMD
What EMD should I expect on a water-supply tender around ₹90 L?
Small Water works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 57 3 answers· 600 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹90 L tender that's roughly ₹180 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 55 found this helpful
PK
Prakash Khan
Posted from Kanpur · 2 days ago
DSCDocuments
What turnover do I need to qualify for water-supply tenders?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a water-supply govt tender in Ranchi.
▲ 4 3 answers· 65 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 27 found this helpful
SS
Sneha Sharma
Posted from Thane · 4 days ago
CivilEMD
First time bidding on Profit — what documents do I actually need?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 56 3 answers· 206 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 38 found this helpful
RG
Rohan George
Posted from Kochi · 3 days ago
CPPPPricing
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for electrical supply?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Bhopal.
▲ 22 2 answers· 716 views
AI
For most electrical tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 26 found this helpful
RD
Rekha Desai
Posted from Guwahati · 4 days ago
EligibilityBeginner
First time bidding on CPPP — what documents do I actually need?
Small Supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 14 2 answers· 268 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 41 found this helpful
PK
Prakash K.
Posted from Indore · 4 days ago
CPPPGeM
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for supply supply?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 51 3 answers· 65 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 27 found this helpful
MB
Meena Bose
Posted from Surat · 3 days ago
SupplyDocuments
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year electrical contract?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Lucknow.
▲ 2 5 answers· 422 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 52 found this helpful
YS
Y. Singh
Posted from Coimbatore · 1 week ago
GeMPricing
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year healthcare contract?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 74 5 answers· 551 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 57 found this helpful
MG
M. George
Posted from Coimbatore · 3 hours ago
CPPPSupply
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
I run a small Healthcare supplier firm in Bhubaneswar. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 16 3 answers· 558 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 54 found this helpful
SR
Simran R.
Posted from Pune · 3 days ago
PricingBOQ
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for road supply?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 61 4 answers· 1137 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 28 found this helpful
HY
Harpreet Y.
Posted from Patna · 3 hours ago
CivilGeM
What's a safe margin to quote on cleaning works in Chennai?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 27 2 answers· 1077 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹25 L tender that's roughly ₹50 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 26 found this helpful
PG
Padma G.
Posted from Pune · 5 days ago
TurnoverBeginner
How do performance security and EMD differ?
Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 50 4 answers· 93 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 48 found this helpful
NN
Neha N.
Posted from Agra · 8 hours ago
DSCProfit
What is L1 and how low should I go to win?
I run a small HVAC services firm in Patna. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 45 5 answers· 404 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹40 L tender that's roughly ₹80 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 14 found this helpful
AS
A. Sheikh
Posted from Chennai · yesterday
CivilDocuments
GeM vs CPPP — where do supply tenders usually come up?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 13 4 answers· 997 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 10 found this helpful
AN
A. Nair
Posted from Lucknow · 8 hours ago
PricingEligibility
What EMD should I expect on a IT tender around ₹40 L?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 2 2 answers· 470 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 37 found this helpful
RR
Ravi Reddy
Posted from Mysuru · 6 days ago
GeMBeginner
Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on road works?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a road govt tender in Rajkot.
▲ 6 4 answers· 233 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 58 found this helpful
SJ
Sruthi Jain
Posted from Vadodara · 1 week ago
EligibilityPricing
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for road supply?
I run a small Solar installer firm in Rajkot. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 54 2 answers· 170 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 7 found this helpful
PH
Padma Hegde
Posted from Kanpur · 8 hours ago
EligibilityDocuments
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Nagpur.
▲ 8 5 answers· 716 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹40 L tender that's roughly ₹80 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 41 found this helpful
KH
Komal Hegde
Posted from Pune · 5 days ago
CivilProfit
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Agra.
▲ 46 2 answers· 879 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹8 L tender that's roughly ₹16 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 41 found this helpful
TK
Thomas K.
Posted from Patna · 4 days ago
EMDTurnover
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year cleaning contract?
I run a small Solar installer firm in Guwahati. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 46 3 answers· 434 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹8 L tender that's roughly ₹16 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 44 found this helpful
NP
N. Pandey
Posted from Rajkot · yesterday
BeginnerProfit
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year supply contract?
Small HVAC services business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 57 4 answers· 484 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 22 found this helpful
SP
S. Pillai
Posted from Kochi · 6 days ago
TurnoverSupply
Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?
Already spent on a DSC, now stuck on the paperwork. Help!
▲ 63 2 answers· 446 views
AI
For most cleaning tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 41 found this helpful
SC
S. Chauhan
Posted from Nagpur · 1 week ago
SupplyCivil
Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on road works?
Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 70 2 answers· 1234 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹40 L tender that's roughly ₹80 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 14 found this helpful
BK
Bhavesh Khan
Posted from Amritsar · 1 week ago
CivilTurnover
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a road tender?
Small Supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 8 4 answers· 1190 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 21 found this helpful
VK
Vijay Kulkarni
Posted from Ludhiana · 4 days ago
GeMCivil
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a road govt tender in Madurai.
▲ 36 4 answers· 936 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 47 found this helpful
AG
Ajay George
Posted from Lucknow · 2 days ago
EligibilityGeM
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for road supply?
Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 65 3 answers· 86 views
AI
For most road tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 40 found this helpful
AM
A. Menon
Posted from Amritsar · 6 days ago
BOQPricing
Tender asks for 'similar work' experience — what counts?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a road govt tender in Thane.
▲ 32 3 answers· 473 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 39 found this helpful
SP
Sunita Pawar
Posted from Jaipur · 3 hours ago
GeMPricing
How do performance security and EMD differ?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 75 4 answers· 1303 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 10 found this helpful
MS
Mohan S.
Posted from Guwahati · 3 days ago
GeMSupply
How do I get a Class-3 DSC for GeM tenders?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Guwahati.
▲ 62 4 answers· 983 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 48 found this helpful
RV
Ramesh Verma
Posted from Jaipur · 8 hours ago
BOQGeM
My bid got rejected as 'non-responsive' — what did I miss?
I run a small Furniture supplier firm in Ranchi. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 33 2 answers· 648 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 25 found this helpful
AP
Arun Pawar
Posted from Jaipur · 3 days ago
BeginnerPricing
Can two firms bid jointly (JV) on a civil tender?
Small MSME owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 33 5 answers· 484 views
AI
For most civil tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 60 found this helpful
MK
M. Krishnan
Posted from Vadodara · 6 days ago
DSCPricing
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for civil supply?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a civil govt tender in Vadodara.
▲ 53 2 answers· 530 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 17 found this helpful
KS
Kiran Subramaniam
Posted from Madurai · 2 days ago
DocumentsEligibility
GeM vs CPPP — where do healthcare tenders usually come up?
I run a small IT vendor firm in Patna. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 77 3 answers· 107 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 22 found this helpful
IK
Imran K.
Posted from Nagpur · 3 hours ago
BeginnerTurnover
Is a site visit mandatory for electrical tenders?
Small Solar installer business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 10 2 answers· 1358 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 45 found this helpful
AJ
Ananya Jain
Posted from Thane · 3 hours ago
BeginnerGeM
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for supply supply?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a supply govt tender in Nagpur.
▲ 7 4 answers· 180 views
AI
For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 19 found this helpful
RB
Rohan Banerjee
Posted from Mysuru · 6 days ago
CPPP
What's a safe margin to quote on road works in Lucknow?
Small Furniture supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 14 4 answers· 991 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹60 L tender that's roughly ₹120 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 7 found this helpful
KP
Komal Pawar
Posted from Nashik · 4 days ago
Pricing
Is a site visit mandatory for road tenders?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 32 4 answers· 882 views
AI
For most road tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 52 found this helpful
TB
Tarun Banerjee
Posted from Bhubaneswar · 3 hours ago
ProfitGeM
Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on civil works?
I run a small Supplier firm in Mysuru. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 27 2 answers· 469 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 20 found this helpful
MV
Mahesh V.
Posted from Vadodara · 6 days ago
ElectricalTurnover
How long before closing should I submit my bid?
Small IT vendor business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 3 4 answers· 187 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 59 found this helpful
AR
Aditya Rao
Posted from Mysuru · 6 days ago
EMDProfit
How do I check if I'm eligible before paying for the DSC?
I run a small Civil works firm in Jaipur. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 54 3 answers· 679 views
AI
For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 47 found this helpful
AD
Ajay Desai
Posted from Nagpur · 8 hours ago
BOQBeginner
First time bidding on Profit — what documents do I actually need?
I run a small MSME owner firm in Thane. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 58 4 answers· 907 views
AI
'Similar work' usually means a completed contract of the same category and comparable value in the last 3–7 years. Keep your completion certificates handy — they're the usual proof.
▲ 58 found this helpful
YB
Yusuf B.
Posted from Ludhiana · 3 days ago
BOQTurnover
Which documents get my water-supply bid disqualified most often?
Small Furniture supplier business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 73 5 answers· 52 views
AI
For most water-supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 58 found this helpful
AS
A. Sharma
Posted from Bhubaneswar · 8 hours ago
SupplyElectrical
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 29 5 answers· 332 views
AI
Government works are normally L1 — the lowest valid bid wins. Quote above your real cost but below the ceiling. The bid advisor on each tender suggests a sensible range and the resulting margin.
▲ 20 found this helpful
RS
Rahul S.
Posted from Jaipur · 4 days ago
BeginnerProfit
Do I need an OEM authorisation letter for water-supply supply?
I run a small Solar installer firm in Jaipur. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 45 4 answers· 978 views
AI
EMD is usually about 2% of the contract value and is fully refundable if you don't win. For a ₹18 L tender that's roughly ₹36 K. It's separate from performance security, which only the winner pays.
▲ 56 found this helpful
AK
Arun Krishnan
Posted from Kochi · yesterday
DSCEMD
GeM vs CPPP — where do civil tenders usually come up?
I run a small Business owner firm in Jaipur. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 49 3 answers· 319 views
AI
For most civil tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 45 found this helpful
AC
A. Chowdhury
Posted from Coimbatore · 5 days ago
CPPPEligibility
How do I handle price escalation on a multi-year electrical contract?
I run a small Furniture supplier firm in Rajkot. Trying to bid but a bit confused — any guidance appreciated.
▲ 55 2 answers· 868 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 57 found this helpful
YM
Yusuf M.
Posted from Pune · 8 hours ago
ElectricalTurnover
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Small Electrical works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 58 4 answers· 1398 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 18 found this helpful
PM
Priya M.
Posted from Amritsar · 5 days ago
GeMElectrical
How do I get a Class-3 DSC for CPPP tenders?
Small Business owner business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 60 2 answers· 766 views
AI
For most civil tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 55 found this helpful
SM
S. Menon
Posted from Ranchi · 1 week ago
SupplyPricing
Is a site visit mandatory for electrical tenders?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Chennai.
▲ 20 3 answers· 170 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 28 found this helpful
DB
Deepa Bhat
Posted from Coimbatore · yesterday
DocumentsSupply
How do I get a Class-3 DSC for the state tenders?
New to government tenders. Want to get this right the first time. Thanks in advance.
▲ 38 4 answers· 1272 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.
▲ 27 found this helpful
KD
K. Deshmukh
Posted from Jaipur · 6 days ago
BOQDSC
What EMD should I expect on a supply tender around ₹1.2 Cr?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a supply govt tender in Jaipur.
▲ 78 3 answers· 725 views
AI
For most supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 10 found this helpful
ST
Sweta T.
Posted from Nagpur · 6 days ago
EligibilityCivil
Is Udyam/MSME registration enough to bid on cleaning works?
Small Civil works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 78 2 answers· 118 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 10 found this helpful
RC
Rajesh Chauhan
Posted from Thane · 3 hours ago
TurnoverElectrical
First time bidding on Turnover — what documents do I actually need?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Amritsar.
▲ 19 4 answers· 1250 views
AI
For most electrical tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 49 found this helpful
SH
S. Hegde
Posted from Ranchi · 2 days ago
BeginnerElectrical
What's a safe margin to quote on water-supply works in Indore?
Small Electrical works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 53 2 answers· 969 views
AI
For most water-supply tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 31 found this helpful
SC
Sunita Chauhan
Posted from Madurai · yesterday
DSCCivil
How is EMD refunded if I don't win?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a electrical govt tender in Agra.
▲ 27 3 answers· 94 views
AI
A Class-3 DSC from any licensed certifying authority takes 1–2 days. Register it once on the portal and it signs all your bids. Without it you can't submit online.
▲ 54 found this helpful
KL
Karthik L.
Posted from Thane · 8 hours ago
DocumentsElectrical
What EMD should I expect on a civil tender around ₹60 L?
Small Civil works business, limited budget — want to avoid a wasted application.
▲ 22 4 answers· 556 views
AI
For most civil tenders you'll typically need GST registration, PAN, Udyam/MSME certificate, and proof of similar work. Open the tender's 'Eligibility' and 'Documents' tabs — requirements vary per tender. On each tender page here, the 'Documents to submit' section lists exactly what that tender wants.
▲ 46 found this helpful
RY
Ramesh Y.
Posted from Rajkot · 2 days ago
DocumentsPricing
What EMD should I expect on a healthcare tender around ₹12 L?
Been doing private work for years, first time going for a healthcare govt tender in Jaipur.
▲ 31 4 answers· 56 views
AI
Read the BOQ line by line: quantities are fixed, you only quote rates. Don't leave any rate blank — a missing rate often makes the bid non-responsive.