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GeM Procurement Guide

Procurement Direct Answer

The Government e Marketplace (GeM) is India's official public procurement portal. Public hospitals and departments procure health kiosks here. To list and sell, manufacturers must verify CDSCO compliance and ISO 13485 certification and list under authorized medical device categories.

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What is the Government e-Marketplace (GeM)?

Launched in 2016 under the Ministry of Commerce, GeM is the end-to-end online marketplace designed to facilitate transparent, efficient procurement of common-use goods and services by central and state government bodies.

Public hospitals and state health departments run approximately **95% of their equipment purchases** through the GeM portal, making a registered GeM product listing a fundamental requirement for health kiosk manufacturers.

Portal Fact

95%

Of Public Health Purchases

Completed through GeM e-tendering and direct buying channels.

Vendor Listing Process

Step by step checklist to list medical diagnostic terminals on GeM.

1. Seller Registration

2. Verify Device Compliance

Ensure all diagnostic devices carry CDSCO registration/licences and ISO 13485 QMS certifications.

3. Catalog Product Listing

Upload technical sheets, images, pricing matrices, and delivery terms under the appropriate medical category.

4. Obtain GeM Approval

GeM category managers review specifications and documentation before publishing the listing live.

5. Bid and Sell

Participate in direct purchases, proprietary bids, or competitive BOQ e bidding auctions.

How Government Departments Purchase

Direct Purchase
Used for lower-value purchases (below designated limits) and push-button procurement schemes, allowing buyers to select products directly from the portal catalog.
E Bidding and Reverse Auctions
Mandatory for large-scale deployments or custom configurations, utilizing BOQ (Bill of Quantities) bidding criteria to determine technical and financial L1 winners.

Cloudspital GeM Listing

Cloudspital is registered as a verified seller on GeM. Our CDSCO-compliant, ISO 13485 manufactured Health ATMs and Tele ICU Kiosks are cataloged under authorized procurement categories, supporting MSME-preferred state and national healthcare tenders.

FAQ

Do I need CDSCO approval to sell a health kiosk on GeM?+

Yes. Regulated medical devices embedded in the kiosk require CDSCO registration, compliance, and typically ISO 13485 QMS certification before they can be listed in GeM's medical categories.

Can startups and MSMEs get preference on GeM?+

Yes. GeM provides procurement preferences, relaxation of prior turnover/experience criteria, and exemptions from Earnest Money Deposits (EMD) for registered MSMEs, startups, and women entrepreneurs.

Who is authorized to buy on GeM?+

All central and state government departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), autonomous institutions, municipal corporations, and local panchayat bodies.

Procure Via GeM

Consult with our tender support division to coordinate BOQ specifications or direct purchase listings.