Do you also wonder at times why, despite having relevant industry or sector experience, you are not even able to get shortlisted as a bidder on e procurement Karnataka? That is because sometimes we end up ignoring or missing out on little things that make a huge difference in getting shortlisted while bidding for etender Karnataka. 

We will guide you on the common mistakes that bidders make and how you can avoid them. Before that, let us first quickly give you a brief overview of eprocurement Karnataka.

A Brief Summary of e Procurement Karnataka

The Government of Karnataka has been supportive of more and more businesses, especially the startups and MSMEs, that take part in tender processes and generate growth opportunities for themselves. It is always helpful that as a business, you explore more business opportunities through eprocurement Karnataka or etender Karnataka

E procurement Karnataka is an online tender platform on which multiple Karnataka state government departments take part in the e tendering process by publishing the tenders of their department on the eprocurement Karnataka portal. As a bidder/contractor, you can browse through the e procurement Karnataka portal and find the relevant Karnataka tenders and choose to apply for those which you fit in to.

Common Mistakes to Avoid While Applying for Karnataka Tenders

We have put together a list of things that should be reviewed carefully and assessed well before applying for eprocurement Karnataka tenders. Have a look at these and understand them well before you go ahead and apply for next etender Karnataka:

  • Not going through the pre-qualification criteria very carefully: As a bidder you should read through Karnataka tenders notice, the pre-qualification criteria and all the other related documents pertaining to eprocurement Karnataka very carefully before you start the process of bidding on e procurement Karnataka. Your company must meet all the desired criteria like relevant experience in similar projects, sound technical capabilities, financial capabilities and also legal compliance. If you face a roadblock or get stuck in something, you can always reach out to the tender issuing authority for any clarifications.
  • Not having the bid documents in the required format – As a bidder, you should have all the bid documents updated in the correct file formats and ready to use. The permitted formats are generally amongst these: pdf/xls/rar/dwf/jpg. Make sure that the file names don’t have any special characters like “&”, comma and so on. The list of documents required generally in eprocurement Karnataka are:
  • Company’s registration paper
  • PAN card
  • GST information
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Company address proof (Aadhaar can be used too)
  • Company financials
  • Bank statements
  • Status of availability of desired equipment and machinery for a project
  • Safety certificates
  • Relevant experience certificates
  • Not staying up-to-date with the latest happenings – It’s very important to stay updated with the happenings around the tender you are bidding for, like prevalent system requirements, portal enrollment specifications, online bidding and other routine and mandatory procedures. All the FAQs, bidder manual kit, and help desk information are available on the e procurement Karnataka portal to clarify any further doubts regarding bidding for etenders Karnataka.
  • Not registering on eprocurement Karnataka – It is very crucial that as a bidder you complete the registration process on the eprocurement Karnataka portal by following all the due processes before you start bidding for Karnataka tenders.
  • Not having system readiness – Make sure that your computer system is in order. For example, it should have an original operating system with sufficient RAM. You should be connected to the correct internet browser, have the Java Runtime Environment installed, and have unrestricted access to the eprocurement Karnataka portal from your/your company’s computer system.
  • Not having a good internet connection – Always make sure that your computer has high speed internet connectivity like broadband and a static IP. Avoid using mobile hotspot as it might sometimes hamper in document upload during registration and bid application filling time.
  • Not having Digital Signature Certificate – As a bidder you have to keep a valid DSC of Class III that is issued by a Certifying Authority (CA) under the CCA India.

Things to Remember While Bidding for Karnataka Tenders

Having a good network with the e procurement Karnataka government officials and also the industry experts is an added advantage in this competitive world of etenders Karnataka. As a  bidder, don’t just work hard, but also work smart by getting the best possible info about the eprocurement Karnataka processes. Keep everything in mind to submit your best proposal and stand out. Furthermore, offering competitive pricing for etender Karnataka will boost your chances of winning a tender. Most importantly, staying transparent in all communications with government officials is very important.

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