Introduction

1. If a thing is clearly denied in IMMM, even if GeM gives the option, IMMM is to be followed. However, if GeM is saying that this provision is to be followed and IMMM provision being old is not changed, the GeM provision is to be followed.
2. For all post contract issues CPA will be as per BDP 2015. Further sanctioning authority will be as per BDP and Indentor need not get approval of L1 for Sanctioning.
3. However, whether the item is Vital/Essential/Desirable, still requires approval of L1/ Director as per limits mentioned in Circular No 27/2020.

Specifications

1. Most probably Golden parameters will go. Buyer can put any value against the parameters available. However it will take some time.
2. Sanction Order created through GeM is visible to vendor.

Bid Creation

1. For cases above 10 Lakh, experience criteria should be there.
2. For Inspection, choose "Board of Officers" and then under Additional Terms and Conditions, choose QAD/Indentor and Location (Like Sivasagar etc.)

Bid Evaluation

1. A bidder is MSE and the same is certified by GeM. However, exemption of EMD and price preference is only given to those MSEs who have quoted as manufacturer and not trader.

Clarifications

1. Til the time IMMM alllows, clarifications cannot be asked at this stage.
2. Purchase Order
3. GeM PO is not required to be signed. Only it is to be created and released at 01 and CH level. Further for all other things, the Terms and Conditions mentioned in GeM Contract (Which is to be uploaded in Documents) are to be taken care.

New Coming Features

1. Caution money is being introduced for vendor. This may improve delivery of order.