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Tender & GeM assistance · All India

Government tenders, filed correctly and on time.

We handle the paperwork for GeM, CPPP and state e-tender portals: registration, documents, eligibility checks and bid submission. You focus on supplying. We keep your bids complete.

  • Fixed fees, quoted upfront
  • Your DSC and payments stay with you
  • Online support across India
Your bid fileWHAT WE PREPARE
  1. Eligibility checkDay 1
  2. Document setReady
  3. Technical bidPrepared
  4. Financial bid rateYou decide
  5. Submission receiptShared

You approve the final rate. EMD and tender fees are paid from your account directly on the portal.

Services

Everything you need to start bidding

Most businesses start with DSC and GeM registration, add NSIC for EMD exemption, then move to regular tender filing.

GeM Seller Registration

Create and verify your seller account on the Government e-Marketplace and complete your profile.

From ₹1,999 + GST

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DSC Class 3 for e-Tendering

Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate with signing and encryption, needed for CPPP and state e-tender portals.

From ₹2,000 + GST

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Udyam (MSME) Registration

Free government MSME registration that unlocks tender benefits for micro and small enterprises.

From ₹500 + GST

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NSIC Registration

NSIC Single Point Registration for micro and small enterprises, for tender benefits accepted by many departments.

From ₹10,000 + GST

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CPPP & State e-Tender Registration

Bidder enrolment on the Central Public Procurement Portal and state e-procurement portals.

From ₹1,000 + GST

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Tender Filing Assistance

Eligibility check, document preparation and online bid submission on GeM, CPPP and state portals.

From ₹2,000 + GST

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GeM Catalogue & Brand Approval

Product and service listing on GeM with correct specifications, images, pricing and brand or OEM approval.

From ₹3,000 + GST

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Yearly packages

Tender alerts plus regular filings or a dedicated GeM manager, on a fixed yearly or monthly fee.

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Government procurement

Why government tenders are worth your time

Central ministries, state departments, municipal bodies and public sector companies buy goods and services every working day: furniture, computers, uniforms, electrical items, medicines, vehicles on hire, security and cleaning manpower, civil works, IT support and much more. Almost all of this buying now happens online, on GeM (Government e-Marketplace), on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) and on each state's own e-tender portal.

Online procurement has opened the door for small and new businesses. You do not need contacts in an office to take part. A buyer in another state can place an order with a supplier in Varanasi, Indore or Coimbatore, as long as the supplier is registered, eligible and quotes correctly. Government policy also supports small businesses: under the Public Procurement Policy for Micro and Small Enterprises, central buyers aim to source a share of their purchases from MSEs, and many tenders exempt registered MSEs from paying the earnest money deposit (EMD).

Why good suppliers still lose

Most bids are not lost on price. They are rejected before the price is even opened, because a certificate is missing, an affidavit is in the wrong format, a page is not signed, the turnover figure does not match the CA certificate, or the bid was uploaded a few minutes too late. Portals are strict and deadlines do not move.

Where SoftTender fits

We handle the paperwork side of government selling so that you can concentrate on supplying. We set up your Digital Signature Certificate, register you on GeM and the portals that matter for your trade, keep a ready document library, read each tender for eligibility, and prepare and upload your bid with your approval. You stay in control: your DSC, your payments to the portal and your final rate are always yours.

Live tenders

Today's featured tenders

A few live opportunities our team picked today. Get the tender ID, documents and filing help on WhatsApp.

Today's list is being updated. Message us on WhatsApp with your product or service and we will send matching tenders.

Ask for matching tenders
How it works

From first message to submitted bid

  1. Tell us your business

    Share your products or services and the tenders you want on WhatsApp or the form.

  2. Get a written quote

    We list the exact documents and our fixed fee. No hidden charges.

  3. Share documents

    Send scanned copies. We check them and point out anything missing.

  4. We prepare, you approve

    We prepare the bid. You review it and confirm the final rate.

  5. Submission & tracking

    Submitted with your DSC over a remote session. You get the receipt and opening updates.

How we work

Clear rules, so you know exactly what you are paying for

What we do

  • Prepare and check your documents against the tender conditions
  • Register you on GeM, CPPP and state portals
  • Prepare technical bids and upload them before the deadline
  • Keep you updated at every stage on WhatsApp

What we never do

  • Promise that a tender will be awarded
  • Ask you to pay EMD or tender fees into our account
  • Keep your DSC token or passwords with us
  • Work for two competing bidders on the same tender
Official Portals

Official government portals

Direct links to the official websites. Registration on GeM, CPPP and Udyam is free.

  • GeM – Government e-Marketplace

    Online marketplace for goods and services bought by central and state government buyers, PSUs and other public bodies. Direct purchase, L1 purchase, bids and reverse auctions.

    Registration freeAadhaar/PAN based
  • CPPP – Central Public Procurement Portal

    Tenders of central ministries, departments, attached offices and many central PSUs. Also lists links to state portals.

    Enrolment freeClass 3 DSC needed
  • Udyam Registration

    Free MSME registration with Aadhaar. The basis for MSE benefits such as EMD exemption in many tenders.

    FreeAadhaar OTP
  • NSIC

    Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS) for micro and small enterprises, named in many tender eligibility clauses.

    NSIC fees applyUnit inspection
  • CCA – Controller of Certifying Authorities

    Official list of licensed Certifying Authorities that issue Digital Signature Certificates. Check here before buying a DSC.

    DSC authorities

SoftTender is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any of these portals or departments. Registration on GeM, Udyam and CPPP is free on the official websites. You can apply yourself; we charge only if you want our assistance.

Pricing

Starting fees

Fees depend on the size of the tender and your documents. You get a written quote before any work starts.

All fees are exclusive of GST at 18%. Government, portal and third-party fees (NSIC fees, EMD, tender fees, state portal fees) are paid at actual, directly by you.

Guides

Learn before you bid

6 min read

How to register as a seller on GeM

What you need, the steps on the portal and the mistakes that cause most delays.

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5 min read

Documents required for government tenders

A checklist to keep ready so you never miss a deadline because of paperwork.

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4 min read

What is a Class 3 DSC and why you need it

Signing vs encryption, individual vs organisation, and how to choose.

Read guide →
FAQ

Questions we hear every day

Is GeM registration really free?

Yes. Registering as a seller on GeM is free on the official portal. We charge only for our assistance: preparing documents, completing the profile and verifications, and guiding you through the process.

Are you a government agency?

No. SoftTender is a private consultancy, a unit of Soft Trade Enterprises. We are not affiliated with GeM, CPPP, NSIC or any government department.

Can you guarantee that I will win a tender?

No one can honestly promise that. Tenders are awarded by the buyer based on eligibility, evaluation and price. Our job is to make sure your bid is complete, correct and submitted on time.

Do I have to pay EMD or tender fees to you?

Never. EMD and tender fees are always paid from your own account directly on the portal. You pay us only our service fee, against an invoice.

Will you keep my DSC?

No. Your DSC token stays with you. When a signature is needed, we connect through a remote session with your permission.

Who decides my bid price?

You do. We prepare everything else, but the financial bid is entered only after your written approval of the rate.

Contact

Tell us what you need

Send your requirement and we will reply with the documents needed and a fixed quote.

Send us your requirement

We usually reply within working hours on the same day.

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