Top 5 Reasons Your Bids Are Being Rejected on GeM

There is nothing more frustrating than spending days preparing a bid on GeM, only to be technically disqualified for a minor oversight. Here are the top 5 reasons why bids get rejected.

1. Invalid or Missing MSME/EMD Declarations

If you are claiming an EMD exemption but fail to upload a valid Udyam certificate matching the exact categories required by the tender, your bid will be rejected instantly.

2. Non-Compliance with Technical Specifications

GeM buyers are strict. If your offered product deviates even slightly from the requested parameters (like dimensions or material grade) without the buyer allowing it, it's an automatic disqualification.

3. Expired Documents

Many businesses forget to update their ISO certificates, turnover certificates, or Tax Clearance certificates. An expired document is as good as a missing document.

4. Missing Signatures or Stamps

While digital signatures are the norm, some buyers still mandate that specific uploaded PDF documents be physically signed and stamped by the authorized signatory.

5. Poor Formatting and Unreadable Scans

If the evaluation committee cannot read your uploaded PDF due to low resolution, they will not give you a second chance.

With BidSarathi, our smart compliance engine checks your document pack before submission to ensure none of these easily avoidable mistakes happen to you.