The Central Public Procurement Portal and many state portals run on the same NIC e-procurement system, so these steps apply widely. Screens may differ slightly by portal.
Before you start
- Bidder enrolment completed and your Class 3 DSC (signing + encryption) mapped to your account.
- DSC token driver and signing utility installed on your computer; a supported browser.
- All documents scanned in the formats and sizes the tender asks for.
Steps
- Log in with DSC.
- Search the tender by ID, organisation or keyword, and add it to "My Tenders".
- Download the tender documents and BOQ. Read them fully.
- Fill the online forms and upload technical documents against each cover.
- Fill the BOQ (price schedule) in the downloaded file without changing its format, and upload it.
- Pay tender fee and EMD as the tender says: online through the portal, or by instrument with details entered online. Upload exemption certificates if you claim exemption.
- Sign and encrypt the bid with your DSC.
- Freeze and submit before the deadline.
- Download the bid acknowledgement and keep it safe.
Tips
- Do not rename or edit the BOQ template; altered BOQs are a common reason for rejection.
- Submit at least a day early; the portal can be slow near closing time.
- Check for corrigenda until the last day.
Sources
SoftTender is a private consultancy. We are not affiliated with GeM, CPPP, NSIC or any Government department. Registration on official portals such as GeM is free; we charge only for our assistance service. We do not guarantee that any tender will be awarded.