etenders.gov.in eProcurement System : Central Public Procurement Portal

Organisation : Finance Department and Information Technology Department, Government of India
Facility Name : Central Public Procurement Portal (eProcurement System)
Applicable For : India Citizens
Applicable State/UT : All India
Website : https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app

Government eProcurement System

eProcurement System is a process of procuring the items electronically using internet. This facility drastically reduces the tendering cycle time and reduces most of the indirect costs and enhances transparency in procurement.

Related / Similar Facility : CIMS Coal Import Monitoring System

Portal Features

** The users can use the link ‘Latest Active Tenders’ available in the Home Page of this portal, to see all the tenders hosted on this Portal and download the Tender Schedule free of cost.
** The link ‘Tenders by Closing Date’ gives the facility to view the Tenders which are closing Today or closing within next 7 days or closing within next 14 days.
** The link Corrigendum lists all the corrigenda published for the related Tenders.
** The site also provides facility to search for tenders on various parameters such as Tenders based on value, department, product category, etc.

How To Access eProcurement System?

** To access the eProcurement system, you need a computer system with Pentium IV configuration and above and an internet connection.
** It is recommended that the connection can be a dedicated connection for smooth operation of the system.
** The Browser should be Java enabled. ( Mozilla Firefox / Google Chrome / Internet Explorer)
** The driver for the Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) is to be installed in the system once.
** The drivers are provided by the DSC providers along with DSC ( in CD or can be downloaded).Java Runtime Environment (JRE) should be installed in the client system.
** This can be downloaded from the download links of the eProcurement System.
** You may kindly note that, the client system should have administrator privilege to install the DSC drivers and JRE.

Online Bidder Enrollment

Online enrolment for eProcurement is very simple as a bidder. Go to Tenders Home Page Click on Online Bidder Enrollment link and just fill up the registration form online. On successful submission, the registered login id can be used to login. Then login again and map your Digital Signature certificate with your account, which completes the online enrolment process. Bidders require class 3 DSC with only Signing Certificate, to be mapped on the portal

FAQs

Can I access my eProcurement Account from a different client system?
You can use your account anywhere in the world with the above mentioned configuration. You need to carry your DSC with you.

Should I have any Anti Virus software in my client system?
All are advised to install and keep an update of the signatures of the Antivirus. Bids with virus infected files are likely to be rejected by the eProcurement Portal.

Many documents have to be uploaded as PDF document. Sometimes, it is seen that Autocad drawings are required to be uploaded. Can I have some software for creating / viewing these documents?
In the Home Page, under the downloads link, links for the software that are required for working with the application are given. These links point to the Open Source software and hence no licensing is required for using any of these software. Few of the links include Open Office, Adobe Reader, PDF Creator, DWF Viewer etc.,

I have uploaded the documents after digitally signing all the documents. Should I submit paper documents ink signed and submit to the TIA office?
No. As per the IT ACT 2000, the Digitally signed document is as good as paper document for all legal purposes. Hence, there is no need to submit all the documents physically. However, when the physical documents are requested for cross checking purposes, the same need to be produced for verification. However, In the case of offline payment instruments, the physical documents need to be submitted before the bid opening event.

Whether Can I Upload BoQ with Currencies other than Indian Rupees?
Yes. There is a separate BoQ for facilitating BoQ with International Currencies. The same is to be used while creating the BoQ. As on date 6 currencies are allowed and each bidder can submit his bid with any one of the 6 foreign currencies of his choice. The rates as applicable on the date of opening will be used for comparative purposes. The system will give the indicative rates on the dates of opening and TIA has the option to override the system defined rates.

How much does it cost to enroll online?
Presently the online enrollment is free.

If I am enrolled online, how long my enrollment is valid?
Your enrollment is valid as long as your business exists. However upon expiry of your DSC, you have to renew your DSC from the Certifying Authority and re-enroll the DSC. This might be different in some of the States eprocurement system, where in you may have to check with the respective authorities will approve your enrollment only then, you will be able to participate.

How do I log on to eProcurement system after I have enrolled? online?
After registering on eProcurement system, You can just login, using the user ID, password and the Digital Signature Certificate, in to the portal.

Is it possible to edit my profile details entered during online enrollment?
Yes, after logging in to the system, on the Dash Board, you may edit your details by clicking edit profile. Almost, all information except your login id can be changed.

Contact

For any technical related queries please call at 24 x 7 Help Desk Number 0120-4001 002 / 0120-4001 005 / 0120-6277 787

EMail Support:
For any Issues or Clarifications relating to the published tenders, bidders are requested to contact the respective Tender Inviting Authority

Technical – support-eproc(at)nic(dot)in
Policy Related – cppp-doe(at)nic(dot)in