Most first bids fail for simple reasons: a missing declaration, an expired registration, or a file uploaded in the wrong slot. This checklist helps you prepare before you pick a tender.
Registrations
- PAN in the business name
- GST registration with the correct principal place of business
- Udyam registration (for micro and small enterprises)
- Current bank account with a cancelled cheque
- Trade licence and any category licence for what you supply
Digital readiness
- Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate for signing and encryption
- Enrolment on the Central Public Procurement Portal and your state portal
- GeM seller registration if you sell standard goods or services
- A computer with the browser and DSC drivers the portal supports
Financial and experience records
- Audited balance sheets and profit & loss for the last three years
- Income tax returns
- Work orders with completion or satisfactory performance certificates
- A turnover certificate from your CA if tenders ask for it
Before you bid
Read the eligibility section first. If you do not meet a mandatory criterion and the tender offers no relaxation, do not bid. Spend that time on a tender you can qualify for.
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Always follow the conditions in the specific tender document.