What Is an E-Tender Notice?

Introduction

An e-tender notice is simply a digital invitation to bid, published on official procurement portals.

Anatomy of an E-Tender Notice

A typical e-tender notice contains:

1. Tender ID
   
   

2. Work description
   
   

3. Eligibility criteria
   
   

4. Submission deadline
   
   

5. EMD/Bid Security
   
   

6. Document fee
   
   

7. Contact details
   
   

Popular E-Tender Portals in India

• CPP Portal – central government projects
  
  

• GeM (Government e-Marketplace) – goods procurement
  
  

• NHAI, Railways, State portals

Benefits of E-Tendering

• Eliminates middlemen
  
  

• Ensures transparency
  
  

• Faster evaluation
  
  

• Environment-friendly
  
  

Example

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) publishes all tenders on its official e-tendering portal, ensuring a level playing field for both large and small contractors.