To bid for a tender is to quote a price for a particular job. It can either be a constructional job or repairs, etc. Here, we will talk about Odisha tenders and the documents needed for bidding an Odisha tender online.
Why E-procurement?
Earlier there used to be auctions for government projects where contractors would assemble and give their bids on paper. This would sometimes lead to chaos and delays.
To combat that and also with everything being digitized day-by-day, the government of India decided to launch e procurement – an online process of inviting bids for a tender.
There are many websites where you can place your bids via the E-procurement process. If you want to access information about e procurement of any tenders online, you can visit third party websites like BidAssist. BidAssist will also help you provide complete information along with bidding assistance. Such websites have a very clean and easy interface which is comprehensive. Also, all the tenders that you find on government websites are present on these tender portals as well.
These are designed in a way to help bidders place their bids easily. There are self-help sections also. However, with a government website, you get the option to register as a bidder online and get e-signature – at the same place.
Documents Required for Odisha Tender Bidding
Whenever a contractor wants to bid, they require a set of documents to support their bid. Now these documents may vary as per the tender category but there are some basic documents required for government tenders in India.
Firstly, you need to get yourself registered on the Odisha E-procurement website.
Documents Required for Bidder Registration via E-procurement
- Bidders mobile number and official email-ID (both must be active throughout the process)
- Personal details of the bidder (name, correspondence address, etc.)
- PAN/TAN (whichever is applicable)
Documents Supporting your Bid for Odisha Tender
- Your company/organization’s turnover (balance-sheet)
- Organization’s details/credentials
- Details of the company’s manufacturing capacity & process
- Machine & equipment details (to be used in the project)
- Quality control system of the company
Miscellaneous Documents Required for E procurement
- Registration document under Income Tax, GST, etc.
- Previous tender details about the tender allocated to them (to show their work experience)
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Other than the documents & details stated above, you need to pay the fee for placing your bid.
Now, since we are talking about the digital procurement process for Odisha tenders, it only seems logical to make the payment in the same mode – digitally. You may choose from the options present on your state’s e procurement website. Be it Delhi tenders or Odisha tenders, the payment options would be the same.
Please note that this tender fee, in most of the cases, will not be refundable. This means that you will not get this amount back if you do not win the bid.
Now that we know what is required to place a bid, let’s go back to some basics and learn how to find the government tenders online.
How to Check Odisha Tenders Online?
Although every state has a dedicated e procurement website that allows its contractors to place their bids online, the process is more or less the same – nationwide.
You may be searching for Odisha PWD tender or Odisha tender for Pipes & Pipelines, each of these tenders can easily be found online by following the process explained further.
Steps to Find Odisha Tender Online
Following are the steps to be followed to find Odisha tenders online on authentic e-procurement assistance providers like BidAssist.
Step 1: Open your internet browser and search for the state tender, i.e. Odisha Tender.
Step 2: Click on BidAssist on the Google Search result page.
Step 3: Open the website of BidAssist. Click on the “Sign In” button on the top right corner of the website. A pop-up window shall open in which you need to enter your mobile number. After receiving the OTP, provide the same to sign in to BidAssist.
Step 4: Search for Odisha Tenders
In the search bar, type in any of the following keywords: Odisha, Odisha tenders, tender Odisha, etc. and hit the Search button. You will get a list of every active e-tender in Odisha instantly. Select any tender of your preference to view details about the same.
Step 5: Follow the chosen tender.
Once you have found a tender(s) suited to your preference, click on it, and you will get the option to follow it. On following it, you will get notified of any advancements in relation to the selected tender, e.g. extension of the closing date, etc. Note: BidAssist offers a free trial of 3 days using which you can download the tender documents as well.
To find Latest Tenders
If you are looking for the latest Odisha tenders, look at the Latest Tenders section. You will see a list of the newest tenders added to the website scrolling in a loop.
Click on any tender of your choice and you will get that tender’s details like basic details (tender type, category and payment mode etc.), payment instruments, fee details and work item details.
To find Active Tenders
If you want a list of all the active Odisha tenders that are open for bidding, simply find the “Active Tenders” option in the top menu. Enter the Captcha and click on the “Search” button to get a detailed list of active tenders on the website. You may click on any tender to get the full details.
To find Tenders by Location
If you’re looking for tenders in a specific location in Odisha, click on “Tenders by Location” from the side bar and enter the city name or location and type-in Captcha. Now hit the “Submit” button to get the tenders in your specified location.
In the same way, you may search for tenders by organisation and classification as well. Just click on the corresponding option and you will find the tender as per your classification preference.
Conclusion
For any company or organisation looking for a government tender to bid for, having a registered profile in the specific state’s e procurement website is a must.
Alongside a registered profile, make sure to get your Digital Signature Certificate and digital payment options in active mode so that the next time you’re in for placing a bid online, you are fully prepared.
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