The TenderBuddy Brief

Expert insights & GeM portal updates

Rule changes, documentation traps and bid strategy — written for sellers, not for policy readers.

Seller preparing a documented response to a GeM incident notice

Compliance

GeM incident management policy: what sellers must know

An incident starts with a buyer complaint and can end with your account unable to take orders. How escalation works, how to respond with evidence, and why one open incident freezes everything.

Jun 11, 2026 · 5 min read

Class-I and Class-II local content thresholds under the Make in India procurement order

Compliance

Make in India and local content: getting the declaration right

Class-I is 50% local content or more, Class-II is 20–50%, and purchase preference runs within a 20% margin. How to calculate your percentage and defend it.

Feb 11, 2026 · 5 min read

Expert insights & GeM portal updates

GeM incident management policy: what sellers must know

Make in India and local content: getting the declaration right

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