Top 5 Mistakes Vendors Make on GeM (And How to Avoid Them)

Top 5 Mistakes Vendors Make on GeM (And How to Avoid Them)

Participating in government tenders can be lucrative, but minor errors often lead to disqualification. Here are the top 5 mistakes we see vendors making:

1. Incomplete Technical Documents: Always double-check the 'Scope of Work' and attach every requested document.
2. Ignoring Pre-Bid Meetings: These meetings are crucial for clarifications. Skipping them means you might miss critical amendments.
3. Wait Till the Last Minute: Server issues happen. Don't wait until 5 PM on the last day to submit your bid.
4. Incorrect Categorization: Listing your product in the wrong category makes it invisible to relevant buyers.
5. Pricing Errors: Quoting exclusive of GST when inclusive was asked (or vice versa) is a common rejection reason.

Pro Tip: Use GovProNet's 'Bid Checklist' tool to automatically scan your submission for these common errors before you upload.