GeM completes work for creation of unified procurement system: CEO

Government eMarketplace (GeM) has completed work towards creation of a Unified Procurement System by integrating GeM with the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) and consolidating the entire public buying of goods and services onto a single platform, a senior official has said.

GeM CEO Talleen Kumar said that a function of ‘custom bid’ has also been created on the platform, which will allow a buyer to float a bid on GeM even if the category of product or service that the person might be looking for is not available on the GeM portal.

“We have integrated GeM with the CPPP. Integration with Indian Railway Electronic Procurement System and the Defence Public Procurement Portal is underway. It would significantly improve the buying and selling experience and processes for ministries, departments and other agencies,” he said.