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Government Tender & Procurement Glossary

A complete A-Z reference of 201+ Indian government procurement terms — from EMD to BOQ, DSC to GeM.

📊 82,798+ active tenders | ₹64.46 Lakh Cr procurement value | 1,773 departments
201 terms across 19 categories
Showing of 201 terms
All Portals 42 Legal 10 Basics 9 Financial 19 Timeline 7 Digital Signature 8 Bid Process 18 Platforms 6 Tender Types 10 Vendor 12 Documents 6 Hindi 20 Marathi 6 Bengali 5 Gujarati 4 Tamil 5 Telugu 4 Kannada 5 Malayalam 5

A

Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving andaman_nicobar tenders. Currently hosting 159 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Legal
A dispute resolution mechanism specified in government contracts where disputes between the contractor and the procuring entity are settled by an appointed arbitrator instead of going to court.
Related: Contract Force Majeure
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving arunachal_pradesh tenders. Currently hosting 17 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving assam tenders. Currently hosting 313 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

B

Financial
A guarantee from a bank ensuring that the liabilities of a contractor will be met. In government tenders, BGs are used for EMD, performance security, mobilization advance, and retention money.
Related: EMD Performance Security Advance Payment Guarantee
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving bel tenders. Currently hosting 65 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving bhel tenders. Currently hosting 337 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Basics
A formal offer submitted by a contractor/supplier in response to a tender notice. Includes technical proposal, financial quotation, and required documents.
Bid Process
A calculation of the maximum value of work a bidder is eligible to bid for, based on their past experience, turnover, and available resources. Formula: (2 x A x N) - B, where A = avg annual turnover, N = project years, B = existing commitments.
Related: Pre-Qualification Turnover Certificate Technical Bid
Bid Process
The systematic process of examining and comparing bids based on pre-defined criteria. In a two-bid system, the technical bid is evaluated first; only qualified bidders have their financial bid opened.
Financial
A financial guarantee submitted with the bid, often interchangeable with EMD. Can be in the form of a bank guarantee, fixed deposit receipt, or demand draft.
Related: EMD Performance Security
Timeline
The period (typically 90-180 days) for which the bidder's offer remains valid after bid opening. The bidder cannot withdraw or modify their bid during this period.
Related: Closing Date EMD
Basics
An individual, firm, or company that submits a bid in response to a tender notice. Must meet eligibility criteria specified in the tender document.
Related: Bid Vendor NIT
Legal
The process of barring a contractor/supplier from participating in future tenders due to poor performance, fraud, or contract violation. Typically for a specified period.
Related: Contract Performance Security
Financial
A detailed document listing all items of work with quantities, units, rates, and total amounts. Forms the basis of the financial bid. Bidders quote their rates against each BOQ item.
Related: Financial Bid SOR

C

Digital Signature
The government authority under the Ministry of Electronics & IT that licenses Certifying Authorities (CAs) to issue Digital Signature Certificates in India.
Related: Certifying Authority DSC
Digital Signature
A licensed organization (e.g., eMudhra, Capricorn, SafeScrypt, CDAC, (n)Code) authorized by the CCA to issue Digital Signature Certificates to individuals and organizations.
Related: CCA DSC
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving chandigarh tenders. Currently hosting 350 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cil tenders. Currently hosting 677 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Digital Signature
A digital signature certificate used for individual identity verification. Valid for ITR filing, company registration, and basic e-tendering. Identity verified against a trusted database.
Related: Class 3 DSC DSC
Digital Signature
The highest level of digital signature certificate requiring in-person physical verification. Mandatory for e-tendering participation on most government portals. Available as Individual or Organisation type.
Related: CCA Class 2 DSC DSC
Timeline
The deadline for bid submission. Bids submitted after the closing date/time are rejected. Also called 'bid submission end date'.
Vendor
A partnership of two or more firms joining together to bid for and execute a contract. Each partner brings complementary expertise. JV agreement specifies lead partner, profit sharing, and responsibilities.
Related: Bid Pre-Qualification Technical Bid
Bid Process
An official addendum or modification to a published tender document. May extend deadlines, modify specifications, or clarify terms. Bidders must check for corrigenda before submission.
Documents
A breakdown of the quoted price showing individual cost components: materials, labour, overheads, taxes, and profit. Required in the financial bid for transparency.
Related: Financial Bid BOQ Price Bid
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cpcl tenders. Currently hosting 9 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Platforms
The national procurement portal of India (eprocure.gov.in) hosting tenders from central government ministries, departments, and PSUs. Tender84 covers 41 portals including CPPP sub-portals.
Related: CPP Portal GeM NIC
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cppp1_eprocure tenders. Currently hosting 2,835 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cppp2_etenders tenders. Currently hosting 2,266 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

D

Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving daman_and_diu tenders. Currently hosting 15 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Timeline
The date from which the work completion period begins. Usually 7-15 days after issue of the Work Order, or from the date of site handover to the contractor.
Related: Work Order Work Period Contract
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving defproc tenders. Currently hosting 6,280 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving delhi tenders. Currently hosting 672 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Legal
The mechanism specified in the contract for resolving disagreements between contractor and procuring entity. Typical hierarchy: mutual discussion, conciliation, arbitration, and finally litigation.
Related: Arbitration Force Majeure Contract
Digital Signature
DSC certificates are valid for 1-2 years and must be renewed before expiry. An expired DSC will prevent tender submission. Renewal requires re-verification of identity documents.
Related: DSC Certifying Authority CCA
Digital Signature
The physical USB device (cryptographic token) that stores your Digital Signature Certificate. Common brands: ePass2003, ProxKey, Watchdata. Must be plugged in during tender submission.
Related: DSC Class 2 DSC Class 3 DSC

E

Basics
The use of electronic systems to conduct government procurement processes from tender publishing and bid submission to evaluation and award. Mandated for most central and state procurement in India.
Related: e-Tendering CPPP GeM
Digital Signature
An online electronic signature service using Aadhaar-based authentication. Unlike DSC (USB token), e-Sign does not require a physical device but has limited legal validity for high-value tenders.
Related: DSC Class 3 DSC CCA
Platforms
The electronic tender submission process where bidders submit bids online through a portal using Digital Signature Certificates. Replaces physical paper-based bidding.
Related: CPP Portal DSC
Basics
A preliminary document submitted by a contractor expressing interest in participating in a tender. Used by procuring entities to shortlist qualified bidders before issuing the full RFP.
Related: NIT RFP Tender
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving epublish tenders. Currently hosting 1,538 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Legal
A formal grant of additional time to complete the contract beyond the original completion date. May be with or without cost compensation depending on whether the delay was caused by the department or contractor.
Related: Work Period Force Majeure Liquidated Damages

F

Legal
A contract clause that frees both parties from liability when extraordinary events (natural disasters, war, pandemics) prevent contract performance. Allows deadline extension without penalty.
Related: Arbitration Contract
Documents
The legal agreement template defining the relationship between procuring entity and contractor. Common forms: FIDIC, CPWD Form 7/8, PWD Forms. Part of the tender document set.
Related: Tender Document GCC SCC

G

Platforms
India's national public procurement portal (gem.gov.in) for common-use goods and services. Features reverse auction, direct purchase, and bidding modes. Over 75,000 active tenders at any time.
Related: CPP Portal Reverse Auction
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving gem tenders. Currently hosting 4 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Tender Types
A tender open to international bidders alongside domestic bidders. Published on international platforms. Used for high-value or specialized procurement where domestic capacity is insufficient.
Related: National Competitive Bid Open Tender
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving goa tenders. Currently hosting 353 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Vendor
India's unified indirect tax. GST registration number is mandatory for suppliers/contractors participating in government tenders. GST is added to the quoted rates in the financial bid.
Related: Financial Bid PAN

H

Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving haryana tenders. Currently hosting 2,337 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving hp_tenders tenders. Currently hosting 1,031 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

I

Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving iocl tenders. Currently hosting 209 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Platforms
The dedicated e-procurement portal for Indian Railways (ireps.gov.in). Handles all railway tenders including construction, signalling, rolling stock, and electrification.
Related: CPP Portal GeM
Vendor
International Organization for Standardization certification. Many government tenders require ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), or ISO 45001 (OHS) certifications from bidders.
Related: Pre-Qualification Qualification Criteria Technical Bid

J

Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving jammu_kashmir tenders. Currently hosting 18,481 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving jharkhand tenders. Currently hosting 465 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

K

Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving kerala tenders. Currently hosting 3,427 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

L

Bid Process
The bidder with the lowest quoted price among all technically qualified bidders. In most government tenders, the L1 bidder is awarded the contract, subject to reasonableness of rates.
Related: Financial Bid QCBS
Financial
A 1% cess on construction contracts under the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act. Deducted from contractor bills and deposited with the State BOCW Welfare Board.
Related: Running Bill Contract TDS
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving ladakh tenders. Currently hosting 111 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving lakshadweep tenders. Currently hosting 30 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Tender Types
A tender where bids are invited only from a pre-selected list of approved contractors/suppliers. Used for specialized or urgent procurement where open bidding is not practical.
Financial
A pre-determined sum specified in the contract that the contractor must pay to the procuring entity for each day of delay beyond the completion date. Typically 0.5% to 1% of contract value per week, capped at 10%.
Related: Contract Performance Security Defect Liability Period

M

Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving madhya_pradesh tenders. Currently hosting 5,522 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving maharashtra tenders. Currently hosting 4,510 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving manipur tenders. Currently hosting 10 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving meghalaya tenders. Currently hosting 13 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving mizoram tenders. Currently hosting 3 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Financial
An advance payment (typically 10-20% of contract value) made to the contractor at the start of work to mobilize resources, equipment, and manpower. Recovered through deductions from running bills.
Vendor
Enterprises registered under the Udyam Registration portal with investment below prescribed limits. Eligible for benefits including EMD exemption, tender fee waiver, and purchase preference in government procurement.
Related: EMD NSIC Udyam

N

Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving nagaland tenders. Currently hosting 6 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Bid Process
Post-bid discussions between the procuring entity and the lowest bidder to finalize terms, rates, or scope. Permitted only under certain conditions as per GFR 2017 and CVC guidelines.
Related: L1 Work Order Financial Bid
Basics
The official public notice issued by a procuring entity inviting bids from eligible contractors/suppliers. Contains key details like scope of work, eligibility criteria, bid submission deadline, and EMD amount.
Related: Bid EMD Tender
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving nrrda tenders. Currently hosting 577 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Vendor
A government enterprise that registers MSEs under the Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS). NSIC-registered MSEs get EMD exemption and tender document fee waiver in government procurement.
Related: MSE Udyam
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving ntpc tenders. Currently hosting 533 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

O

Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving odisha tenders. Currently hosting 1,881 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Vendor
The original producer of goods. Many government tenders for equipment/supplies require the bidder to be an OEM or an authorized dealer with a valid authorization certificate.
Related: Bidder MSE Bid
Tender Types
A tender open to all eligible bidders. Published publicly on e-procurement portals. The most common type — any qualified contractor/supplier can participate.
Related: Global Tender Limited Tender National Competitive Bid

P

Vendor
A unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department. Mandatory for participating in government tenders.
Related: GST MSE
Financial
A security deposit (typically 5-10% of contract value) submitted by the winning bidder after award of contract. Ensures satisfactory performance of the contract. Returned after successful completion.
Bid Process
A meeting held by the procuring entity before the bid submission deadline where potential bidders can seek clarifications about the tender. Minutes are published as a corrigendum.
Related: Corrigendum Tender
Financial
The document containing the quoted prices, rates, and total bid value. In government tenders, this is sealed separately from the technical bid in a two-bid system and opened only for technically qualified bidders.
Financial
A contract provision that allows adjustment of the contract price based on changes in material, labor, or fuel costs during the contract period. Protects both buyer and supplier from extreme market fluctuations.
Related: Contract
Financial
An administrative fee charged by the e-procurement portal for processing the tender. Separate from the tender fee and EMD.
Related: Tender Fee
Basics
The government department, ministry, PSU, or agency that issues the tender and will award the contract. Also referred to as the Buyer in GeM terminology.
Related: Tender NIT Contract
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving puducherry tenders. Currently hosting 67 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving punjab tenders. Currently hosting 2,707 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

Q

Bid Process
The minimum requirements a bidder must satisfy: past experience of similar work, annual turnover threshold, technical capability, and statutory compliance. Non-compliant bids are rejected at the technical evaluation stage.
Related: Pre-Qualification Technical Bid Bid Evaluation

R

Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving rajasthan tenders. Currently hosting 7,547 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Tender Types
An agreement fixing the rates for supply of goods/services over a specified period (usually 1-2 years). DGS&D and state purchase directorates issue rate contracts for common use items.
Related: Open Tender GeM Contract
Basics
The official legal address of a company registered with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Required in tender applications along with proof of address.
Related: Bidder PAN GST
Bid Process
The re-issuance of a tender notice when the original process fails due to insufficient bidders, all bids rejected, or procedural irregularities. A new NIT is published with possible revised terms.
Related: NIT Corrigendum Open Tender
Financial
A percentage (typically 5-10%) of each running bill payment retained by the procuring entity until successful completion of the contract. Serves as a safeguard against defects.
Related: EMD Performance Security
Bid Process
An online bidding process where suppliers compete by progressively lowering their prices in real-time. The lowest bid at auction close wins. Commonly used on the GeM portal.
Related: GeM L1
Basics
A document issued by a procuring entity soliciting proposals from potential suppliers. Unlike an NIT, an RFP typically allows for negotiation and is used for complex or consulting assignments.
Related: EOI NIT Tender
Financial
A periodic payment claim submitted by the contractor for work completed during a specific period (usually monthly). Also called Running Account (RA) Bill or Interim Payment Certificate (IPC).
Related: BOQ Mobilization Advance SOR

S

Financial
An amount deducted from each running bill (typically 5-10%) and retained by the department as security against defects and contract performance. Partially released after completion, fully after defect liability period.
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving sikkim tenders. Currently hosting 5 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Tender Types
A tender invited from a single source/contractor, typically for proprietary items or when only one supplier exists. Requires special approval as it bypasses competitive bidding.
Bid Process
A bidding process where both technical and financial details are submitted in a single envelope. Used for simpler procurements.
Related: Two-Bid System
Bid Process
A mandatory or recommended visit to the project site before bid submission. Bidders sign an attendance sheet as proof. Site conditions affect pricing and methodology. Often a pre-qualification requirement.
Financial
A standard rate book published by government departments (like PWD, CPWD) listing approved rates for various items of work. Used as a reference for estimating tender values and evaluating bids.
Related: BOQ Tender Value
Vendor
A DPIIT-recognized startup enjoys exemptions in government procurement: prior turnover and experience criteria are waived, and EMD is exempted under the Startup India initiative.
Related: MSE EMD Bidder
Vendor
A third party engaged by the main contractor to perform a portion of the contracted work. Government contracts typically restrict subcontracting beyond 25% of contract value.
Related: Contract Consortium Bidder

T

Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving tamilnadu tenders. Currently hosting 4,772 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Financial
Tax deducted by the procuring entity from contractor payments as per Income Tax Act. TDS rates: 1% (individual/HUF), 2% (others) for contracts. TDS certificate is issued for claiming credit.
Related: GST PAN Running Bill
Bid Process
The first envelope in a two-bid system containing the bidder's technical qualifications, experience, methodology, and compliance documents. Evaluated before the financial bid is opened.
Basics
A formal invitation by a government department or organization to suppliers/contractors to bid for the supply of goods, services, or works. Also called a 'bid' or 'notice inviting tender (NIT)'.
Related: Bid EOI NIT RFP
Documents
The complete set of documents provided by the procuring entity including NIT, technical specifications, BOQ, general conditions of contract, and special conditions. Available for download on the e-procurement portal.
Related: BOQ NIT
Financial
A non-refundable fee charged by the procuring entity for the tender document. Varies by tender value and department. Some portals offer free downloads.
Related: EMD Procurement Fee
Financial
The estimated cost of the project or procurement as determined by the procuring entity. Also called 'estimated cost put to tender'. Used to determine EMD amount and bidder eligibility.
Related: BOQ EMD
Legal
Premature ending of a contract either for convenience (by the department) or for default (contractor failure). Risk & Cost clauses allow the department to get remaining work done at the defaulting contractor's expense.
Related: Contract Performance Security Liquidated Damages
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving tripura tenders. Currently hosting 424 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Tender Types
A contract where the contractor is responsible for the complete project from design through construction to handover — the client 'just turns the key'. Single point of responsibility.
Related: EPC Tender
Vendor
A certificate issued by a Chartered Accountant (CA) certifying the annual turnover of a firm. Required for PQ/bid capacity calculation. Typically audited turnover for the last 3-5 financial years.
Related: Bid Capacity Pre-Qualification Technical Bid
Bid Process
A bidding process where technical and financial bids are submitted in separate sealed envelopes. Technical bids are evaluated first; financial bids of only technically qualified bidders are opened.

U

Vendor
The online registration system for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. Replaces the earlier Udyog Aadhaar. Required to claim MSE benefits in government tenders.
Related: MSE NSIC
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving uttar_pradesh tenders. Currently hosting 8,681 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving uttarakhand tenders. Currently hosting 679 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

V

Legal
A written order from the procuring entity authorizing a change in the scope, quantity, or specification of work during contract execution. Governed by Clause 12-13 of most government contracts.
Related: Contract BOQ Price Variation Clause

W

Timeline
The period after commissioning/handing over during which the contractor guarantees that the supplied goods or works are free from defects. Typically 12-60 months for equipment; 12 months for civil works.
Related: Defect Liability Period Performance Security Contract
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving west_bengal tenders. Currently hosting 6,698 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Vendor
A document issued by a previous client certifying that the contractor satisfactorily completed a similar work. Required as proof of experience. Must specify work value, period, and nature of work.
Related: Pre-Qualification Technical Bid Bid Capacity
Timeline
The time allowed for completion of the contract work from the date of issue of the work order. Delays beyond this period may attract penalties unless extended through formal approval.
Related: Work Order

Hindi
खरीद इकाई और ठेकेदार के बीच कानूनी समझौता जिसमें कार्य का दायरा, समय-सीमा, भुगतान शर्तें, दंड और विवाद समाधान शामिल होते हैं।
Hindi
बोली के साथ जमा की जाने वाली वापसी योग्य सुरक्षा राशि, जो अनुबंध मूल्य का 1-5% होती है। गंभीर इरादा दर्शाने के लिए। (Refundable security deposit submitted with bid, typically 1-5% of tender value.)
Related: EMD
Marathi
बोलीसोबत जमा करावी लागणारी परत करण्यायोग्य सुरक्षा रक्कम. सामान्यतः करार मूल्याच्या 1-5%. (Refundable security deposit with bid, typically 1-5% of contract value.)
Related: EMD
Hindi
Tender84 का मालिकाना 0-100 स्कोर जो सरकारी विभागों को खरीद गतिविधि के आधार पर रैंक करता है। 5 आयामों पर आधारित। (Tender84's proprietary 0-100 score ranking government departments by procurement activity.)
Related: PAI Methodology
Hindi
बोली प्रक्रिया जहां तकनीकी और वित्तीय बोलियां अलग-अलग लिफाफों में जमा की जाती हैं। पहले तकनीकी, फिर वित्तीय बोली खोली जाती है। (Bidding process where technical and financial bids are submitted in separate envelopes.)
Hindi
सरकारी विभाग द्वारा ठेकेदारों को माल, सेवाएं या निर्माण कार्य के लिए बोली लगाने का औपचारिक निमंत्रण। (Formal invitation by a government department to contractors to bid for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender
Marathi
शासकीय विभागाकडून कंत्राटदारांना माल, सेवा किंवा बांधकामासाठी बोली लावण्याचे औपचारिक आमंत्रण. (Formal invitation by government dept to contractors for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender
Hindi
सरकारी विभाग द्वारा जारी आधिकारिक सार्वजनिक सूचना जिसमें कार्य का दायरा, पात्रता, EMD राशि और जमा करने की अंतिम तिथि होती है। (Official public notice with scope, eligibility, EMD, and deadline.)
Related: NIT Tender
Hindi
न्यूनतम आवश्यकताएं जो एक बोलीदाता को निविदा में भाग लेने के लिए पूरी करनी होती हैं: अनुभव, टर्नओवर, तकनीकी क्षमता और वैधानिक दस्तावेज।
Hindi
एक प्रारंभिक जांच प्रक्रिया जहां बोलीदाता विस्तृत बोली प्रस्तुत करने से पहले अपनी साख प्रस्तुत करते हैं। बड़ी बुनियादी ढांचा परियोजनाओं में आम है।
Related: निविदा (Nivida) दो-लिफाफा प्रणाली प्रस्ताव अनुरोध (RFP)
Hindi
संभावित आपूर्तिकर्ताओं से प्रस्ताव मांगने वाला दस्तावेज़। जटिल या परामर्श कार्यों के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है। (Document soliciting proposals from potential suppliers. Used for complex or consulting assignments.)
Related: EOI RFP
Marathi
बँकेकडून दिलेली हमी जी कंत्राटदाराच्या जबाबदाऱ्या पूर्ण होतील याची खात्री देते. सरकारी निविदांमध्ये EMD, कामगिरी सुरक्षा आणि आगाऊ भरणा यासाठी वापरली जाते.
Hindi
सभी कार्य मदों की सूची जिसमें मात्रा, इकाई, दर और कुल राशि शामिल होती है। वित्तीय बोली का आधार। (Detailed list of all work items with quantities, units, rates, and amounts. Basis of financial bid.)
Related: BOQ
Marathi
सर्व कामाच्या बाबींची यादी — प्रमाण, एकक, दर आणि एकूण रक्कम. आर्थिक बोलीचा आधार. (List of all work items with quantity, unit, rate, amount. Basis of financial bid.)
Related: BOQ
Hindi
तकनीकी रूप से योग्य सभी बोलीदाताओं में सबसे कम कीमत वाला बोलीदाता। अधिकांश सरकारी निविदाओं में L1 को अनुबंध दिया जाता है। (Bidder with lowest price among all technically qualified bidders.)
Related: L1
Hindi
भारत का राष्ट्रीय सार्वजनिक खरीद पोर्टल (gem.gov.in)। सामान्य उपयोग की वस्तुओं और सेवाओं के लिए। (India's national public procurement portal for common-use goods and services.)
Related: GeM
Marathi
तांत्रिकदृष्ट्या पात्र सर्व बोलीदारांमध्ये सर्वात कमी किंमत असलेला बोलीदार. बहुतेक सरकारी निविदांमध्ये L1 ला करार दिला जातो. (Lowest priced bidder among all technically qualified.)
Related: L1
Hindi
बोली जमा करने से पहले परियोजना स्थल का निरीक्षण। साइट की स्थितियां मूल्य निर्धारण और कार्यप्रणाली को प्रभावित करती हैं।
Hindi
प्रकाशित निविदा में आधिकारिक संशोधन। समय सीमा बढ़ा सकता है, विनिर्देश बदल सकता है या शर्तें स्पष्ट कर सकता है। (Official amendment to a published tender. May extend deadlines, modify specs, or clarify terms.)
Related: Corrigendum Tender
Hindi
उद्यम पंजीकरण पोर्टल पर पंजीकृत उद्यम। सरकारी खरीद में EMD छूट, निविदा शुल्क माफी और खरीद वरीयता के लिए पात्र। (Enterprises registered under Udyam. Eligible for EMD exemption, fee waiver, and purchase preference.)
Related: MSE Udyam Registration
Bengali
ক্রয়কারী সংস্থা এবং ঠিকাদারের মধ্যে আইনি চুক্তি। এতে কাজের পরিধি, সময়সীমা, অর্থপ্রদানের শর্ত, জরিমানা এবং বিরোধ নিষ্পত্তি অন্তর্ভুক্ত থাকে।
Bengali
সরকারি দপ্তর থেকে ঠিকাদারদের পণ্য, পরিষেবা বা নির্মাণ কাজের জন্য দরপত্র জমা দেওয়ার আনুষ্ঠানিক আমন্ত্রণ। (Formal invitation from govt dept to contractors.)
Related: NIT Tender
Gujarati
ખરીદ સંસ્થા અને કોન્ટ્રાક્ટર વચ્ચે કાનૂની કરાર. કાર્યનો અવકાશ, સમયમર્યાદા, ચુકવણીની શરતો, દંડ અને વિવાદ નિરાકરણ શામેલ છે.
Gujarati
સરકારી વિભાગ દ્વારા કોન્ટ્રાક્ટરોને માલ, સેવાઓ અથવા બાંધકામ માટે બોલી લગાવવાનું ઔપચારિક આમંત્રણ. (Formal invitation by govt dept for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender
Tamil
அரசுத் துறையிடமிருந்து ஒப்பந்ததாரர்களுக்கு பொருட்கள், சேவைகள் அல்லது பணிகளுக்கான ஏலம் கோரும் முறையான அழைப்பு. (Formal invitation from govt dept to contractors for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender
Tamil
ஒப்பந்தப்புள்ளியை வெளியிட்டு ஒப்பந்தத்தை வழங்கும் அரசுத் துறை, அமைச்சகம், அல்லது பொதுத்துறை நிறுவனம்.
Tamil
ஒப்பந்தப்புள்ளியுடன் செலுத்த வேண்டிய திரும்பப்பெறக்கூடிய பாதுகாப்புத் தொகை. பொதுவாக ஒப்பந்த மதிப்பில் 1-5%. (Refundable security deposit with bid, typically 1-5% of contract value.)
Related: EMD
Telugu
కొనుగోలు సంస్థ మరియు కాంట్రాక్టర్ మధ్య చట్టపరమైన ఒప్పందం. పని పరిధి, కాలపరిమితి, చెల్లింపు నిబంధనలు, జరిమానాలు మరియు వివాద పరిష్కారం కలిగి ఉంటుంది.
Telugu
ప్రభుత్వ శాఖ నుండి కాంట్రాక్టర్లకు వస్తువులు, సేవలు లేదా నిర్మాణ పనుల కోసం బిడ్ వేయడానికి అధికారిక ఆహ్వానం. (Formal invitation by government dept for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender
Kannada
ಖರೀದಿ ಘಟಕ ಮತ್ತು ಗುತ್ತಿಗೆದಾರರ ನಡುವಿನ ಕಾನೂನು ಒಪ್ಪಂದ. ಕಾರ್ಯದ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿ, ಸಮಯ ಮಿತಿ, ಪಾವತಿ ಷರತ್ತುಗಳು, ದಂಡ ಮತ್ತು ವಿವಾದ ಪರಿಹಾರಗಳನ್ನು ಒಳಗೊಂಡಿದೆ.
Kannada
ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಇಲಾಖೆಯಿಂದ ಗುತ್ತಿಗೆದಾರರಿಗೆ ಸರಕು, ಸೇವೆ ಅಥವಾ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಬಿಡ್ ಮಾಡಲು ಔಪಚಾರಿಕ ಆಹ್ವಾನ. (Formal invitation by government dept for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender
Kannada
ಬಿಡ್‌ನೊಂದಿಗೆ ಜಮಾ ಮಾಡಬೇಕಾದ ಮರಳಿ ಪಡೆಯಬಹುದಾದ ಭದ್ರತಾ ಠೇವಣಿ. ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಒಪ್ಪಂದದ ಮೊತ್ತದ 1-5%. (Refundable security deposit with bid, typically 1-5%.)
Related: EMD
Malayalam
സംഭരണ സ്ഥാപനവും കരാറുകാരനും തമ്മിലുള്ള നിയമപരമായ കരാർ. ജോലിയുടെ പരിധി, സമയപരിധി, പണമടയ്ക്കൽ വ്യവസ്ഥകൾ, പിഴകൾ, തർക്ക പരിഹാരം എന്നിവ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു.
Malayalam
സർക്കാർ വകുപ്പിൽ നിന്ന് കരാറുകാർക്ക് സാധനങ്ങൾ, സേവനങ്ങൾ അല്ലെങ്കിൽ നിർമ്മാണ പ്രവൃത്തികൾക്കായി ബിഡ് ചെയ്യുന്നതിനുള്ള ഔദ്യോഗിക ക്ഷണം. (Formal invitation by government dept for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving andaman_nicobar tenders. Currently hosting 159 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Legal
A dispute resolution mechanism specified in government contracts where disputes between the contractor and the procuring entity are settled by an appointed arbitrator instead of going to court.
Related: Contract Force Majeure
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving arunachal_pradesh tenders. Currently hosting 17 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving assam tenders. Currently hosting 313 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Financial
A guarantee from a bank ensuring that the liabilities of a contractor will be met. In government tenders, BGs are used for EMD, performance security, mobilization advance, and retention money.
Related: EMD Performance Security Advance Payment Guarantee
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving bel tenders. Currently hosting 65 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving bhel tenders. Currently hosting 337 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Basics
A formal offer submitted by a contractor/supplier in response to a tender notice. Includes technical proposal, financial quotation, and required documents.
Bid Process
A calculation of the maximum value of work a bidder is eligible to bid for, based on their past experience, turnover, and available resources. Formula: (2 x A x N) - B, where A = avg annual turnover, N = project years, B = existing commitments.
Related: Pre-Qualification Turnover Certificate Technical Bid
Bid Process
The systematic process of examining and comparing bids based on pre-defined criteria. In a two-bid system, the technical bid is evaluated first; only qualified bidders have their financial bid opened.
Financial
A financial guarantee submitted with the bid, often interchangeable with EMD. Can be in the form of a bank guarantee, fixed deposit receipt, or demand draft.
Related: EMD Performance Security
Timeline
The period (typically 90-180 days) for which the bidder's offer remains valid after bid opening. The bidder cannot withdraw or modify their bid during this period.
Related: Closing Date EMD
Basics
An individual, firm, or company that submits a bid in response to a tender notice. Must meet eligibility criteria specified in the tender document.
Related: Bid Vendor NIT
Legal
The process of barring a contractor/supplier from participating in future tenders due to poor performance, fraud, or contract violation. Typically for a specified period.
Related: Contract Performance Security
Financial
A detailed document listing all items of work with quantities, units, rates, and total amounts. Forms the basis of the financial bid. Bidders quote their rates against each BOQ item.
Related: Financial Bid SOR
Digital Signature
The government authority under the Ministry of Electronics & IT that licenses Certifying Authorities (CAs) to issue Digital Signature Certificates in India.
Related: Certifying Authority DSC
Digital Signature
A licensed organization (e.g., eMudhra, Capricorn, SafeScrypt, CDAC, (n)Code) authorized by the CCA to issue Digital Signature Certificates to individuals and organizations.
Related: CCA DSC
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving chandigarh tenders. Currently hosting 350 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cil tenders. Currently hosting 677 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Digital Signature
A digital signature certificate used for individual identity verification. Valid for ITR filing, company registration, and basic e-tendering. Identity verified against a trusted database.
Related: Class 3 DSC DSC
Digital Signature
The highest level of digital signature certificate requiring in-person physical verification. Mandatory for e-tendering participation on most government portals. Available as Individual or Organisation type.
Related: CCA Class 2 DSC DSC
Timeline
The deadline for bid submission. Bids submitted after the closing date/time are rejected. Also called 'bid submission end date'.
Vendor
A partnership of two or more firms joining together to bid for and execute a contract. Each partner brings complementary expertise. JV agreement specifies lead partner, profit sharing, and responsibilities.
Related: Bid Pre-Qualification Technical Bid
Bid Process
An official addendum or modification to a published tender document. May extend deadlines, modify specifications, or clarify terms. Bidders must check for corrigenda before submission.
Documents
A breakdown of the quoted price showing individual cost components: materials, labour, overheads, taxes, and profit. Required in the financial bid for transparency.
Related: Financial Bid BOQ Price Bid
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cpcl tenders. Currently hosting 9 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Platforms
The national procurement portal of India (eprocure.gov.in) hosting tenders from central government ministries, departments, and PSUs. Tender84 covers 41 portals including CPPP sub-portals.
Related: CPP Portal GeM NIC
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cppp1_eprocure tenders. Currently hosting 2,835 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cppp2_etenders tenders. Currently hosting 2,266 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving daman_and_diu tenders. Currently hosting 15 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Timeline
The date from which the work completion period begins. Usually 7-15 days after issue of the Work Order, or from the date of site handover to the contractor.
Related: Work Order Work Period Contract
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving defproc tenders. Currently hosting 6,280 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving delhi tenders. Currently hosting 672 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Legal
The mechanism specified in the contract for resolving disagreements between contractor and procuring entity. Typical hierarchy: mutual discussion, conciliation, arbitration, and finally litigation.
Related: Arbitration Force Majeure Contract
Digital Signature
DSC certificates are valid for 1-2 years and must be renewed before expiry. An expired DSC will prevent tender submission. Renewal requires re-verification of identity documents.
Related: DSC Certifying Authority CCA
Digital Signature
The physical USB device (cryptographic token) that stores your Digital Signature Certificate. Common brands: ePass2003, ProxKey, Watchdata. Must be plugged in during tender submission.
Related: DSC Class 2 DSC Class 3 DSC
Basics
The use of electronic systems to conduct government procurement processes from tender publishing and bid submission to evaluation and award. Mandated for most central and state procurement in India.
Related: e-Tendering CPPP GeM
Digital Signature
An online electronic signature service using Aadhaar-based authentication. Unlike DSC (USB token), e-Sign does not require a physical device but has limited legal validity for high-value tenders.
Related: DSC Class 3 DSC CCA
Platforms
The electronic tender submission process where bidders submit bids online through a portal using Digital Signature Certificates. Replaces physical paper-based bidding.
Related: CPP Portal DSC
Basics
A preliminary document submitted by a contractor expressing interest in participating in a tender. Used by procuring entities to shortlist qualified bidders before issuing the full RFP.
Related: NIT RFP Tender
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving epublish tenders. Currently hosting 1,538 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Legal
A formal grant of additional time to complete the contract beyond the original completion date. May be with or without cost compensation depending on whether the delay was caused by the department or contractor.
Related: Work Period Force Majeure Liquidated Damages
Legal
A contract clause that frees both parties from liability when extraordinary events (natural disasters, war, pandemics) prevent contract performance. Allows deadline extension without penalty.
Related: Arbitration Contract
Documents
The legal agreement template defining the relationship between procuring entity and contractor. Common forms: FIDIC, CPWD Form 7/8, PWD Forms. Part of the tender document set.
Related: Tender Document GCC SCC
Platforms
India's national public procurement portal (gem.gov.in) for common-use goods and services. Features reverse auction, direct purchase, and bidding modes. Over 75,000 active tenders at any time.
Related: CPP Portal Reverse Auction
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving gem tenders. Currently hosting 4 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Tender Types
A tender open to international bidders alongside domestic bidders. Published on international platforms. Used for high-value or specialized procurement where domestic capacity is insufficient.
Related: National Competitive Bid Open Tender
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving goa tenders. Currently hosting 353 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Vendor
India's unified indirect tax. GST registration number is mandatory for suppliers/contractors participating in government tenders. GST is added to the quoted rates in the financial bid.
Related: Financial Bid PAN
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving haryana tenders. Currently hosting 2,337 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving hp_tenders tenders. Currently hosting 1,031 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving iocl tenders. Currently hosting 209 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Platforms
The dedicated e-procurement portal for Indian Railways (ireps.gov.in). Handles all railway tenders including construction, signalling, rolling stock, and electrification.
Related: CPP Portal GeM
Vendor
International Organization for Standardization certification. Many government tenders require ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), or ISO 45001 (OHS) certifications from bidders.
Related: Pre-Qualification Qualification Criteria Technical Bid
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving jammu_kashmir tenders. Currently hosting 18,481 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving jharkhand tenders. Currently hosting 465 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving kerala tenders. Currently hosting 3,427 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Bid Process
The bidder with the lowest quoted price among all technically qualified bidders. In most government tenders, the L1 bidder is awarded the contract, subject to reasonableness of rates.
Related: Financial Bid QCBS
Financial
A 1% cess on construction contracts under the Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act. Deducted from contractor bills and deposited with the State BOCW Welfare Board.
Related: Running Bill Contract TDS
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving ladakh tenders. Currently hosting 111 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving lakshadweep tenders. Currently hosting 30 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Tender Types
A tender where bids are invited only from a pre-selected list of approved contractors/suppliers. Used for specialized or urgent procurement where open bidding is not practical.
Financial
A pre-determined sum specified in the contract that the contractor must pay to the procuring entity for each day of delay beyond the completion date. Typically 0.5% to 1% of contract value per week, capped at 10%.
Related: Contract Performance Security Defect Liability Period
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving madhya_pradesh tenders. Currently hosting 5,522 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving maharashtra tenders. Currently hosting 4,510 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving manipur tenders. Currently hosting 10 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving meghalaya tenders. Currently hosting 13 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving mizoram tenders. Currently hosting 3 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Financial
An advance payment (typically 10-20% of contract value) made to the contractor at the start of work to mobilize resources, equipment, and manpower. Recovered through deductions from running bills.
Vendor
Enterprises registered under the Udyam Registration portal with investment below prescribed limits. Eligible for benefits including EMD exemption, tender fee waiver, and purchase preference in government procurement.
Related: EMD NSIC Udyam
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving nagaland tenders. Currently hosting 6 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Bid Process
Post-bid discussions between the procuring entity and the lowest bidder to finalize terms, rates, or scope. Permitted only under certain conditions as per GFR 2017 and CVC guidelines.
Related: L1 Work Order Financial Bid
Basics
The official public notice issued by a procuring entity inviting bids from eligible contractors/suppliers. Contains key details like scope of work, eligibility criteria, bid submission deadline, and EMD amount.
Related: Bid EMD Tender
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving nrrda tenders. Currently hosting 577 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Vendor
A government enterprise that registers MSEs under the Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS). NSIC-registered MSEs get EMD exemption and tender document fee waiver in government procurement.
Related: MSE Udyam
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving ntpc tenders. Currently hosting 533 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving odisha tenders. Currently hosting 1,881 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Vendor
The original producer of goods. Many government tenders for equipment/supplies require the bidder to be an OEM or an authorized dealer with a valid authorization certificate.
Related: Bidder MSE Bid
Tender Types
A tender open to all eligible bidders. Published publicly on e-procurement portals. The most common type — any qualified contractor/supplier can participate.
Related: Global Tender Limited Tender National Competitive Bid
Vendor
A unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department. Mandatory for participating in government tenders.
Related: GST MSE
Financial
A security deposit (typically 5-10% of contract value) submitted by the winning bidder after award of contract. Ensures satisfactory performance of the contract. Returned after successful completion.
Bid Process
A meeting held by the procuring entity before the bid submission deadline where potential bidders can seek clarifications about the tender. Minutes are published as a corrigendum.
Related: Corrigendum Tender
Financial
The document containing the quoted prices, rates, and total bid value. In government tenders, this is sealed separately from the technical bid in a two-bid system and opened only for technically qualified bidders.
Financial
A contract provision that allows adjustment of the contract price based on changes in material, labor, or fuel costs during the contract period. Protects both buyer and supplier from extreme market fluctuations.
Related: Contract
Financial
An administrative fee charged by the e-procurement portal for processing the tender. Separate from the tender fee and EMD.
Related: Tender Fee
Basics
The government department, ministry, PSU, or agency that issues the tender and will award the contract. Also referred to as the Buyer in GeM terminology.
Related: Tender NIT Contract
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving puducherry tenders. Currently hosting 67 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving punjab tenders. Currently hosting 2,707 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Bid Process
The minimum requirements a bidder must satisfy: past experience of similar work, annual turnover threshold, technical capability, and statutory compliance. Non-compliant bids are rejected at the technical evaluation stage.
Related: Pre-Qualification Technical Bid Bid Evaluation
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving rajasthan tenders. Currently hosting 7,547 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Tender Types
An agreement fixing the rates for supply of goods/services over a specified period (usually 1-2 years). DGS&D and state purchase directorates issue rate contracts for common use items.
Related: Open Tender GeM Contract
Basics
The official legal address of a company registered with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Required in tender applications along with proof of address.
Related: Bidder PAN GST
Bid Process
The re-issuance of a tender notice when the original process fails due to insufficient bidders, all bids rejected, or procedural irregularities. A new NIT is published with possible revised terms.
Related: NIT Corrigendum Open Tender
Financial
A percentage (typically 5-10%) of each running bill payment retained by the procuring entity until successful completion of the contract. Serves as a safeguard against defects.
Related: EMD Performance Security
Bid Process
An online bidding process where suppliers compete by progressively lowering their prices in real-time. The lowest bid at auction close wins. Commonly used on the GeM portal.
Related: GeM L1
Basics
A document issued by a procuring entity soliciting proposals from potential suppliers. Unlike an NIT, an RFP typically allows for negotiation and is used for complex or consulting assignments.
Related: EOI NIT Tender
Financial
A periodic payment claim submitted by the contractor for work completed during a specific period (usually monthly). Also called Running Account (RA) Bill or Interim Payment Certificate (IPC).
Related: BOQ Mobilization Advance SOR
Financial
An amount deducted from each running bill (typically 5-10%) and retained by the department as security against defects and contract performance. Partially released after completion, fully after defect liability period.
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving sikkim tenders. Currently hosting 5 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Tender Types
A tender invited from a single source/contractor, typically for proprietary items or when only one supplier exists. Requires special approval as it bypasses competitive bidding.
Bid Process
A bidding process where both technical and financial details are submitted in a single envelope. Used for simpler procurements.
Related: Two-Bid System
Bid Process
A mandatory or recommended visit to the project site before bid submission. Bidders sign an attendance sheet as proof. Site conditions affect pricing and methodology. Often a pre-qualification requirement.
Financial
A standard rate book published by government departments (like PWD, CPWD) listing approved rates for various items of work. Used as a reference for estimating tender values and evaluating bids.
Related: BOQ Tender Value
Vendor
A DPIIT-recognized startup enjoys exemptions in government procurement: prior turnover and experience criteria are waived, and EMD is exempted under the Startup India initiative.
Related: MSE EMD Bidder
Vendor
A third party engaged by the main contractor to perform a portion of the contracted work. Government contracts typically restrict subcontracting beyond 25% of contract value.
Related: Contract Consortium Bidder
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving tamilnadu tenders. Currently hosting 4,772 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Financial
Tax deducted by the procuring entity from contractor payments as per Income Tax Act. TDS rates: 1% (individual/HUF), 2% (others) for contracts. TDS certificate is issued for claiming credit.
Related: GST PAN Running Bill
Bid Process
The first envelope in a two-bid system containing the bidder's technical qualifications, experience, methodology, and compliance documents. Evaluated before the financial bid is opened.
Basics
A formal invitation by a government department or organization to suppliers/contractors to bid for the supply of goods, services, or works. Also called a 'bid' or 'notice inviting tender (NIT)'.
Related: Bid EOI NIT RFP
Documents
The complete set of documents provided by the procuring entity including NIT, technical specifications, BOQ, general conditions of contract, and special conditions. Available for download on the e-procurement portal.
Related: BOQ NIT
Financial
A non-refundable fee charged by the procuring entity for the tender document. Varies by tender value and department. Some portals offer free downloads.
Related: EMD Procurement Fee
Financial
The estimated cost of the project or procurement as determined by the procuring entity. Also called 'estimated cost put to tender'. Used to determine EMD amount and bidder eligibility.
Related: BOQ EMD
Legal
Premature ending of a contract either for convenience (by the department) or for default (contractor failure). Risk & Cost clauses allow the department to get remaining work done at the defaulting contractor's expense.
Related: Contract Performance Security Liquidated Damages
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving tripura tenders. Currently hosting 424 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Tender Types
A contract where the contractor is responsible for the complete project from design through construction to handover — the client 'just turns the key'. Single point of responsibility.
Related: EPC Tender
Vendor
A certificate issued by a Chartered Accountant (CA) certifying the annual turnover of a firm. Required for PQ/bid capacity calculation. Typically audited turnover for the last 3-5 financial years.
Related: Bid Capacity Pre-Qualification Technical Bid
Bid Process
A bidding process where technical and financial bids are submitted in separate sealed envelopes. Technical bids are evaluated first; financial bids of only technically qualified bidders are opened.
Vendor
The online registration system for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. Replaces the earlier Udyog Aadhaar. Required to claim MSE benefits in government tenders.
Related: MSE NSIC
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving uttar_pradesh tenders. Currently hosting 8,681 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving uttarakhand tenders. Currently hosting 679 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Legal
A written order from the procuring entity authorizing a change in the scope, quantity, or specification of work during contract execution. Governed by Clause 12-13 of most government contracts.
Related: Contract BOQ Price Variation Clause
Timeline
The period after commissioning/handing over during which the contractor guarantees that the supplied goods or works are free from defects. Typically 12-60 months for equipment; 12 months for civil works.
Related: Defect Liability Period Performance Security Contract
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving west_bengal tenders. Currently hosting 6,698 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Vendor
A document issued by a previous client certifying that the contractor satisfactorily completed a similar work. Required as proof of experience. Must specify work value, period, and nature of work.
Related: Pre-Qualification Technical Bid Bid Capacity
Timeline
The time allowed for completion of the contract work from the date of issue of the work order. Delays beyond this period may attract penalties unless extended through formal approval.
Related: Work Order
Hindi
खरीद इकाई और ठेकेदार के बीच कानूनी समझौता जिसमें कार्य का दायरा, समय-सीमा, भुगतान शर्तें, दंड और विवाद समाधान शामिल होते हैं।
Hindi
बोली के साथ जमा की जाने वाली वापसी योग्य सुरक्षा राशि, जो अनुबंध मूल्य का 1-5% होती है। गंभीर इरादा दर्शाने के लिए। (Refundable security deposit submitted with bid, typically 1-5% of tender value.)
Related: EMD
Marathi
बोलीसोबत जमा करावी लागणारी परत करण्यायोग्य सुरक्षा रक्कम. सामान्यतः करार मूल्याच्या 1-5%. (Refundable security deposit with bid, typically 1-5% of contract value.)
Related: EMD
Hindi
Tender84 का मालिकाना 0-100 स्कोर जो सरकारी विभागों को खरीद गतिविधि के आधार पर रैंक करता है। 5 आयामों पर आधारित। (Tender84's proprietary 0-100 score ranking government departments by procurement activity.)
Related: PAI Methodology
Hindi
बोली प्रक्रिया जहां तकनीकी और वित्तीय बोलियां अलग-अलग लिफाफों में जमा की जाती हैं। पहले तकनीकी, फिर वित्तीय बोली खोली जाती है। (Bidding process where technical and financial bids are submitted in separate envelopes.)
Hindi
सरकारी विभाग द्वारा ठेकेदारों को माल, सेवाएं या निर्माण कार्य के लिए बोली लगाने का औपचारिक निमंत्रण। (Formal invitation by a government department to contractors to bid for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender
Marathi
शासकीय विभागाकडून कंत्राटदारांना माल, सेवा किंवा बांधकामासाठी बोली लावण्याचे औपचारिक आमंत्रण. (Formal invitation by government dept to contractors for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender
Hindi
सरकारी विभाग द्वारा जारी आधिकारिक सार्वजनिक सूचना जिसमें कार्य का दायरा, पात्रता, EMD राशि और जमा करने की अंतिम तिथि होती है। (Official public notice with scope, eligibility, EMD, and deadline.)
Related: NIT Tender
Hindi
न्यूनतम आवश्यकताएं जो एक बोलीदाता को निविदा में भाग लेने के लिए पूरी करनी होती हैं: अनुभव, टर्नओवर, तकनीकी क्षमता और वैधानिक दस्तावेज।
Hindi
एक प्रारंभिक जांच प्रक्रिया जहां बोलीदाता विस्तृत बोली प्रस्तुत करने से पहले अपनी साख प्रस्तुत करते हैं। बड़ी बुनियादी ढांचा परियोजनाओं में आम है।
Related: निविदा (Nivida) दो-लिफाफा प्रणाली प्रस्ताव अनुरोध (RFP)
Hindi
संभावित आपूर्तिकर्ताओं से प्रस्ताव मांगने वाला दस्तावेज़। जटिल या परामर्श कार्यों के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है। (Document soliciting proposals from potential suppliers. Used for complex or consulting assignments.)
Related: EOI RFP
Marathi
बँकेकडून दिलेली हमी जी कंत्राटदाराच्या जबाबदाऱ्या पूर्ण होतील याची खात्री देते. सरकारी निविदांमध्ये EMD, कामगिरी सुरक्षा आणि आगाऊ भरणा यासाठी वापरली जाते.
Hindi
सभी कार्य मदों की सूची जिसमें मात्रा, इकाई, दर और कुल राशि शामिल होती है। वित्तीय बोली का आधार। (Detailed list of all work items with quantities, units, rates, and amounts. Basis of financial bid.)
Related: BOQ
Marathi
सर्व कामाच्या बाबींची यादी — प्रमाण, एकक, दर आणि एकूण रक्कम. आर्थिक बोलीचा आधार. (List of all work items with quantity, unit, rate, amount. Basis of financial bid.)
Related: BOQ
Hindi
तकनीकी रूप से योग्य सभी बोलीदाताओं में सबसे कम कीमत वाला बोलीदाता। अधिकांश सरकारी निविदाओं में L1 को अनुबंध दिया जाता है। (Bidder with lowest price among all technically qualified bidders.)
Related: L1
Hindi
भारत का राष्ट्रीय सार्वजनिक खरीद पोर्टल (gem.gov.in)। सामान्य उपयोग की वस्तुओं और सेवाओं के लिए। (India's national public procurement portal for common-use goods and services.)
Related: GeM
Marathi
तांत्रिकदृष्ट्या पात्र सर्व बोलीदारांमध्ये सर्वात कमी किंमत असलेला बोलीदार. बहुतेक सरकारी निविदांमध्ये L1 ला करार दिला जातो. (Lowest priced bidder among all technically qualified.)
Related: L1
Hindi
बोली जमा करने से पहले परियोजना स्थल का निरीक्षण। साइट की स्थितियां मूल्य निर्धारण और कार्यप्रणाली को प्रभावित करती हैं।
Hindi
प्रकाशित निविदा में आधिकारिक संशोधन। समय सीमा बढ़ा सकता है, विनिर्देश बदल सकता है या शर्तें स्पष्ट कर सकता है। (Official amendment to a published tender. May extend deadlines, modify specs, or clarify terms.)
Related: Corrigendum Tender
Hindi
उद्यम पंजीकरण पोर्टल पर पंजीकृत उद्यम। सरकारी खरीद में EMD छूट, निविदा शुल्क माफी और खरीद वरीयता के लिए पात्र। (Enterprises registered under Udyam. Eligible for EMD exemption, fee waiver, and purchase preference.)
Related: MSE Udyam Registration
Bengali
ক্রয়কারী সংস্থা এবং ঠিকাদারের মধ্যে আইনি চুক্তি। এতে কাজের পরিধি, সময়সীমা, অর্থপ্রদানের শর্ত, জরিমানা এবং বিরোধ নিষ্পত্তি অন্তর্ভুক্ত থাকে।
Bengali
সরকারি দপ্তর থেকে ঠিকাদারদের পণ্য, পরিষেবা বা নির্মাণ কাজের জন্য দরপত্র জমা দেওয়ার আনুষ্ঠানিক আমন্ত্রণ। (Formal invitation from govt dept to contractors.)
Related: NIT Tender
Gujarati
ખરીદ સંસ્થા અને કોન્ટ્રાક્ટર વચ્ચે કાનૂની કરાર. કાર્યનો અવકાશ, સમયમર્યાદા, ચુકવણીની શરતો, દંડ અને વિવાદ નિરાકરણ શામેલ છે.
Gujarati
સરકારી વિભાગ દ્વારા કોન્ટ્રાક્ટરોને માલ, સેવાઓ અથવા બાંધકામ માટે બોલી લગાવવાનું ઔપચારિક આમંત્રણ. (Formal invitation by govt dept for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender
Tamil
அரசுத் துறையிடமிருந்து ஒப்பந்ததாரர்களுக்கு பொருட்கள், சேவைகள் அல்லது பணிகளுக்கான ஏலம் கோரும் முறையான அழைப்பு. (Formal invitation from govt dept to contractors for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender
Tamil
ஒப்பந்தப்புள்ளியை வெளியிட்டு ஒப்பந்தத்தை வழங்கும் அரசுத் துறை, அமைச்சகம், அல்லது பொதுத்துறை நிறுவனம்.
Tamil
ஒப்பந்தப்புள்ளியுடன் செலுத்த வேண்டிய திரும்பப்பெறக்கூடிய பாதுகாப்புத் தொகை. பொதுவாக ஒப்பந்த மதிப்பில் 1-5%. (Refundable security deposit with bid, typically 1-5% of contract value.)
Related: EMD
Telugu
కొనుగోలు సంస్థ మరియు కాంట్రాక్టర్ మధ్య చట్టపరమైన ఒప్పందం. పని పరిధి, కాలపరిమితి, చెల్లింపు నిబంధనలు, జరిమానాలు మరియు వివాద పరిష్కారం కలిగి ఉంటుంది.
Telugu
ప్రభుత్వ శాఖ నుండి కాంట్రాక్టర్లకు వస్తువులు, సేవలు లేదా నిర్మాణ పనుల కోసం బిడ్ వేయడానికి అధికారిక ఆహ్వానం. (Formal invitation by government dept for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender
Kannada
ಖರೀದಿ ಘಟಕ ಮತ್ತು ಗುತ್ತಿಗೆದಾರರ ನಡುವಿನ ಕಾನೂನು ಒಪ್ಪಂದ. ಕಾರ್ಯದ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿ, ಸಮಯ ಮಿತಿ, ಪಾವತಿ ಷರತ್ತುಗಳು, ದಂಡ ಮತ್ತು ವಿವಾದ ಪರಿಹಾರಗಳನ್ನು ಒಳಗೊಂಡಿದೆ.
Kannada
ಸರ್ಕಾರಿ ಇಲಾಖೆಯಿಂದ ಗುತ್ತಿಗೆದಾರರಿಗೆ ಸರಕು, ಸೇವೆ ಅಥವಾ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಕಾರ್ಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಬಿಡ್ ಮಾಡಲು ಔಪಚಾರಿಕ ಆಹ್ವಾನ. (Formal invitation by government dept for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender
Kannada
ಬಿಡ್‌ನೊಂದಿಗೆ ಜಮಾ ಮಾಡಬೇಕಾದ ಮರಳಿ ಪಡೆಯಬಹುದಾದ ಭದ್ರತಾ ಠೇವಣಿ. ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಒಪ್ಪಂದದ ಮೊತ್ತದ 1-5%. (Refundable security deposit with bid, typically 1-5%.)
Related: EMD
Malayalam
സംഭരണ സ്ഥാപനവും കരാറുകാരനും തമ്മിലുള്ള നിയമപരമായ കരാർ. ജോലിയുടെ പരിധി, സമയപരിധി, പണമടയ്ക്കൽ വ്യവസ്ഥകൾ, പിഴകൾ, തർക്ക പരിഹാരം എന്നിവ ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു.
Malayalam
സർക്കാർ വകുപ്പിൽ നിന്ന് കരാറുകാർക്ക് സാധനങ്ങൾ, സേവനങ്ങൾ അല്ലെങ്കിൽ നിർമ്മാണ പ്രവൃത്തികൾക്കായി ബിഡ് ചെയ്യുന്നതിനുള്ള ഔദ്യോഗിക ക്ഷണം. (Formal invitation by government dept for goods, services, or works.)
Related: NIT Tender

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