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eprocure.gov.in

1 resource from eprocure.gov.in we point founders to, and the questions each answers.

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The single-point access to tenders published across central ministries and departments, the tender side of government selling (as opposed to GeM's catalog side). It's where you find, track, and bid on the larger contracts.

Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP), Government Tenders

From eprocure.gov.in by National Informatics Centre / Ministry of Finance live tender portal

  • Search and track active tenders, opening/closing dates, and past bid awards across central and state entities.
  • Reading past awards tells you which departments already buy what you sell and roughly at what price.
  • DPIIT startups register here as Preferred Bidders to claim experience/turnover/EMD exemptions.
  • Companion portals defproc.gov.in (defence) and PSU e-tender sites cover procurement CPPP doesn't.
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Answers How do I actually sell to the government, where do I find the buyers? How do government tenders and procurement actually work for a tiny startup? Do I need certifications or empanelment to sell to a ministry? I'm a DPIIT-recognised startup, what procurement relaxations do I actually get?
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