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Government Tender & Procurement Glossary

A complete A-Z reference of 98+ Indian government procurement terms — from EMD to BOQ, DSC to GeM.

98 terms across 11 categories
Showing of 98 terms
All Portals 43 Legal 3 Basics 5 Financial 11 Timeline 4 Digital Signature 5 Bid Process 9 Platforms 4 Tender Types 7 Vendor 5 Documents 2

A

andaman_nicobar Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving andaman_nicobar tenders. Currently hosting 604 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Arbitration
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
arunachal_pradesh Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving arunachal_pradesh tenders. Currently hosting 115 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
assam Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving assam tenders. Currently hosting 656 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

B

bel Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving bel tenders. Currently hosting 215 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
bhel Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving bhel tenders. Currently hosting 1,205 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Bid
Basics
A formal offer submitted by a contractor/supplier in response to a tender notice. Includes technical proposal, financial quotation, and required documents.
Related: Financial Bid NIT Technical Bid Tender
Bid Security
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
Bid Validity Period
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
Blacklisting / Debarment
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
BOQ (Bill of Quantities)
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

CCA (Controller of Certifying Authorities)
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
Certifying Authority (CA)
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
chandigarh Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving chandigarh tenders. Currently hosting 1,314 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
cil Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cil tenders. Currently hosting 1,377 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Class 2 DSC
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
Class 3 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
Closing Date
Timeline
The deadline for bid submission. Bids submitted after the closing date/time are rejected. Also called 'bid submission end date'.
Related: Corrigendum Opening Date
Corrigendum
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.
Related: Pre-Bid Meeting Tender
cpcl Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cpcl tenders. Currently hosting 24 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
cppp1_eprocure Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cppp1_eprocure tenders. Currently hosting 6,910 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
cppp2_etenders Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cppp2_etenders tenders. Currently hosting 5,498 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

D

daman_and_diu Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving daman_and_diu tenders. Currently hosting 77 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
defproc Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving defproc tenders. Currently hosting 13,526 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
delhi Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving delhi tenders. Currently hosting 3,888 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

E

e-Tendering
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
EOI (Expression of Interest)
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
epublish Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving epublish tenders. Currently hosting 4,591 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

F

Force Majeure
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

G

GeM (Government e-Marketplace)
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
gem Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving gem tenders. Currently hosting 98 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Global Tender
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
goa Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving goa tenders. Currently hosting 839 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
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

haryana Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving haryana tenders. Currently hosting 8,114 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
hp_tenders Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving hp_tenders tenders. Currently hosting 4,758 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
hsl Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving hsl tenders. Currently hosting 215 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

I

iocl Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving iocl tenders. Currently hosting 595 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
IREPS (Indian Railways E-Procurement System)
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

J

jammu_kashmir Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving jammu_kashmir tenders. Currently hosting 21,548 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
jharkhand Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving jharkhand tenders. Currently hosting 1,664 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

K

kerala Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving kerala tenders. Currently hosting 11,263 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

L

L1 (Lowest Bidder)
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
ladakh Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving ladakh tenders. Currently hosting 292 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
lakshadweep Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving lakshadweep tenders. Currently hosting 35 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Limited Tender
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.
Related: Open Tender Single Tender

M

madhya_pradesh Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving madhya_pradesh tenders. Currently hosting 12,944 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
maharashtra Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving maharashtra tenders. Currently hosting 16,687 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
manipur Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving manipur tenders. Currently hosting 39 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
meghalaya Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving meghalaya tenders. Currently hosting 28 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
mizoram Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving mizoram tenders. Currently hosting 5 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Mobilization Advance
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.
Related: Performance Security
MSE (Micro and Small Enterprise)
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

nagaland Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving nagaland tenders. Currently hosting 9 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
NIT (Notice Inviting Tender)
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
nrrda Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving nrrda tenders. Currently hosting 2,530 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation)
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
ntpc Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving ntpc tenders. Currently hosting 1,508 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

O

odisha Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving odisha tenders. Currently hosting 7,615 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Open Tender
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

PAN (Permanent Account Number)
Vendor
A unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department. Mandatory for participating in government tenders.
Related: GST MSE
Performance Security
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.
Related: Bid Security EMD Retention Money
Pre-Bid Meeting
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
Price Variation Clause
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
Procurement Fee
Financial
An administrative fee charged by the e-procurement portal for processing the tender. Separate from the tender fee and EMD.
Related: Tender Fee
puducherry Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving puducherry tenders. Currently hosting 315 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
punjab Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving punjab tenders. Currently hosting 6,409 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

Q

R

rajasthan Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving rajasthan tenders. Currently hosting 16,918 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Retention Money
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
Reverse Auction
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
RFP (Request for Proposal)
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

S

sikkim Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving sikkim tenders. Currently hosting 11 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Single Tender
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.
Related: Limited Tender Open Tender
Single-Bid System
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
SOR (Schedule of Rates)
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

T

tamilnadu Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving tamilnadu tenders. Currently hosting 8,948 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Technical Bid
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.
Related: Financial Bid QCBS Two-Bid System
Tender
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
Tender Document
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
Tender Fee
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
Tender Value
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
tripura Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving tripura tenders. Currently hosting 1,221 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Turnkey Project
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
Two-Bid System
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.
Related: Financial Bid Technical Bid

U

Udyam Registration
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
uttar_pradesh Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving uttar_pradesh tenders. Currently hosting 27,629 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
uttarakhand Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving uttarakhand tenders. Currently hosting 1,676 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering

W

west_bengal Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving west_bengal tenders. Currently hosting 14,530 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Work Period / Completion Period
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
andaman_nicobar Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving andaman_nicobar tenders. Currently hosting 604 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Arbitration
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
arunachal_pradesh Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving arunachal_pradesh tenders. Currently hosting 115 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
assam Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving assam tenders. Currently hosting 656 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
bel Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving bel tenders. Currently hosting 215 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
bhel Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving bhel tenders. Currently hosting 1,205 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Bid
Basics
A formal offer submitted by a contractor/supplier in response to a tender notice. Includes technical proposal, financial quotation, and required documents.
Related: Financial Bid NIT Technical Bid Tender
Bid Security
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
Bid Validity Period
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
Blacklisting / Debarment
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
BOQ (Bill of Quantities)
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
CCA (Controller of Certifying Authorities)
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
Certifying Authority (CA)
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
chandigarh Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving chandigarh tenders. Currently hosting 1,314 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
cil Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cil tenders. Currently hosting 1,377 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Class 2 DSC
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
Class 3 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
Closing Date
Timeline
The deadline for bid submission. Bids submitted after the closing date/time are rejected. Also called 'bid submission end date'.
Related: Corrigendum Opening Date
Corrigendum
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.
Related: Pre-Bid Meeting Tender
cpcl Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cpcl tenders. Currently hosting 24 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
cppp1_eprocure Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cppp1_eprocure tenders. Currently hosting 6,910 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
cppp2_etenders Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving cppp2_etenders tenders. Currently hosting 5,498 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
daman_and_diu Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving daman_and_diu tenders. Currently hosting 77 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
defproc Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving defproc tenders. Currently hosting 13,526 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
delhi Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving delhi tenders. Currently hosting 3,888 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
e-Tendering
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
EOI (Expression of Interest)
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
epublish Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving epublish tenders. Currently hosting 4,591 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Force Majeure
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
GeM (Government e-Marketplace)
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
gem Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving gem tenders. Currently hosting 98 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Global Tender
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
goa Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving goa tenders. Currently hosting 839 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
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
haryana Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving haryana tenders. Currently hosting 8,114 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
hp_tenders Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving hp_tenders tenders. Currently hosting 4,758 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
hsl Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving hsl tenders. Currently hosting 215 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
iocl Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving iocl tenders. Currently hosting 595 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
IREPS (Indian Railways E-Procurement System)
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
jammu_kashmir Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving jammu_kashmir tenders. Currently hosting 21,548 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
jharkhand Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving jharkhand tenders. Currently hosting 1,664 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
kerala Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving kerala tenders. Currently hosting 11,263 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
L1 (Lowest Bidder)
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
ladakh Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving ladakh tenders. Currently hosting 292 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
lakshadweep Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving lakshadweep tenders. Currently hosting 35 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Limited Tender
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.
Related: Open Tender Single Tender
madhya_pradesh Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving madhya_pradesh tenders. Currently hosting 12,944 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
maharashtra Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving maharashtra tenders. Currently hosting 16,687 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
manipur Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving manipur tenders. Currently hosting 39 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
meghalaya Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving meghalaya tenders. Currently hosting 28 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
mizoram Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving mizoram tenders. Currently hosting 5 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Mobilization Advance
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.
Related: Performance Security
MSE (Micro and Small Enterprise)
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
nagaland Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving nagaland tenders. Currently hosting 9 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
NIT (Notice Inviting Tender)
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
nrrda Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving nrrda tenders. Currently hosting 2,530 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
NSIC (National Small Industries Corporation)
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
ntpc Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving ntpc tenders. Currently hosting 1,508 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
odisha Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving odisha tenders. Currently hosting 7,615 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Open Tender
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
PAN (Permanent Account Number)
Vendor
A unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department. Mandatory for participating in government tenders.
Related: GST MSE
Performance Security
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.
Related: Bid Security EMD Retention Money
Pre-Bid Meeting
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
Price Variation Clause
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
Procurement Fee
Financial
An administrative fee charged by the e-procurement portal for processing the tender. Separate from the tender fee and EMD.
Related: Tender Fee
puducherry Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving puducherry tenders. Currently hosting 315 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
punjab Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving punjab tenders. Currently hosting 6,409 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
rajasthan Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving rajasthan tenders. Currently hosting 16,918 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Retention Money
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
Reverse Auction
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
RFP (Request for Proposal)
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
sikkim Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving sikkim tenders. Currently hosting 11 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Single Tender
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.
Related: Limited Tender Open Tender
Single-Bid System
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
SOR (Schedule of Rates)
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
tamilnadu Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving tamilnadu tenders. Currently hosting 8,948 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Technical Bid
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.
Related: Financial Bid QCBS Two-Bid System
Tender
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
Tender Document
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
Tender Fee
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
Tender Value
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
tripura Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving tripura tenders. Currently hosting 1,221 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Turnkey Project
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
Two-Bid System
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.
Related: Financial Bid Technical Bid
Udyam Registration
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
uttar_pradesh Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving uttar_pradesh tenders. Currently hosting 27,629 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
uttarakhand Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving uttarakhand tenders. Currently hosting 1,676 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
west_bengal Portal
Portals
An Indian government e-procurement portal serving west_bengal tenders. Currently hosting 14,530 active tenders on Tender84.
Related: CPP Portal e-Tendering
Work Period / Completion Period
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

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