Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for online procurement of common use Goods and Services required by various Government Departments/ Organizations/ PSUs to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement.
For purchase of Branded Articles and Proprietary Items through GeM, concurrence of Finance Department shall mandatorily be obtained as per FD’s Memo. No. 1956-F dated 04.04.2014 before placing the order on GeM.
In order to get more participants and obtain better competition in procurement through GeM, it is decided to include following categories of sellers/ service providers, in addition to our existing provisions, for exemption of EMD deposit in GeM.
It is hereby clarified that the Rs. 5.00 lakh ceiling fixed for procurement of computer related items in terms of the order no. ibid is applicable only for the projects funded under Administrative Expenditure.
Governor is pleased to accord in-principle approval to procure goods and services onboard GeM for voluntary purchase by Administrative Departments/ Government Offices/ PSUs/ Local Bodies etc.
To ensure that the State Government gets advantage of the comparatively lower cost of such articles on GeM like vehicles, computers & peripherals, printers, scanners, photocopier machines, etc.
Up to Rs. 25,000/- through any of the available suppliers on the GeM, meeting the requisite quality, specification and delivery period provided the procuring authority is satisfied about the reasonability of the rate.
Introduction of IFMS-GeM integration for smooth and hassle free procurement of Goods & Services through GeM Portal by all State Government Offices and Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory Bodies, Local Bodies, etc.
Any deviation from Indian Standards or inclusion of additional parameters must be justified with specific reasons and are to be recorded in writing by the Tender Inviting Authorities.
Issues [Problems technical/ Administrative] faced by the Primary User/ Buyer/ DDO/ Consignee and Nodal Officer of the State regarding procurement through GeM Portal.