Research on GEM

What is GEM?

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is an online platform introduced by the Government of India

to facilitate procurement of goods and services by various government departments,
organizations, and public sector undertakings (PSUs). GeM aims to bring transparency,
efficiency, and cost-effectiveness to the procurement process.

Companies/ Entities eligible to use GeM:

Any of the registered businesses on GeM can start selling on the portal. All manufacturers
(OEM), service providers and suppliers can register on GeM.

The "Seller(s)" on GeM will be the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and/or their
authorized channel partner(s)/ resellers (having any general authorization / dealership of the
OEM to sell their product in open market) and e- Marketplaces.

The following documents are required for GEM registration:

1. PAN Card
What are the documents required for GEM registration?
2. Udyog Adhaar or MSME certificate
3. GST registration certificate
4. Mobile No. and Email ld
5. Cancelled cheque copy
6. Aadhaar Card of applicant
7. If necessary, other supporting documents such as photos, a product list, etc.

Process for registration

The registration process for Government e-Marketplace (GeM) typically involves several steps.

The GeM registration process for a seller is as follows:

Step 1: Create a Seller Account on GeM

The primary step of seller registration on the GeM portal is account creation. Registration on
GeM should be done only by an Authorized Person (Director of the Organization or a Key
Person/ Proprietor). Sellers can sign up on GeM through the Aadhaar or PAN Card of Key
person of the organization.
Step 2: Update Organization Profile
Company Profile is divided into 4 main sections, which are mandatory to complete - PAN
Validation, Company Details, Office Location and Bank Account.
There are 3 other optional sections also- MSE, Startup and Tax Assessment. After updating the
profile, caution money payment has to be made according to
the turnover.

Step 3: Vendor Assessment on GeM

After the caution money payment, sellers must apply for Vendor Assessment on GeM to get the
OEM certificate. GeM Vendor Åssessment is mandatory for sellers who want to participate in
the public procurement of Q1 and Q2 categories of products. Manufacturers must become OEMs
irrespective of the category of products they want to sell on the GeM Portal. Vendor Assessment
for GeM is carried out by the Rail India Technicai and Economic Service
(RITES)

Step 4: Brand Listing

After becoming an 0EM on GeM, vendors can list their brands in the relevant category of
products and services. Vendors can list their brands whether trademark registered, the brand
owner but trademark not registered or unbranded products.

Step 5: Product Listing

After brand listing, the dealers, manufacturers, and service providers have to list their products &
services on the GeM portal. This process is called Product Listing on Government e-
Marketplace. The products and services of the sellers/vendors will go live on the GeM website
after the GeM Authority approves
the listing.

Step 6: Bid Participation and Appointment of Resellers

After listing products and services, sellers can participate in bids and accept orders on GeM.
OEMs can appoint or authorized resellers to list their products
and services after getting approval.