GeM vs CPPP: What’s the Difference for Indian Suppliers?

Indian government procurement happens mainly on two platforms: GeM (Government e-Marketplace) and CPPP/eProcure. Knowing which portal to use and how they differ helps you focus your bidding effort and avoid wasted registrations.

What Is GeM?

GeM is an online marketplace for common-use goods and services bought by central government ministries, departments, and PSUs. Sellers list products or services as a catalogue, buyers compare and place direct orders or run bids, and transactions happen within the platform.

What Is CPPP / eProcure?

CPPP (Central Public Procurement Portal) at eprocure.gov.in hosts tender notices for larger or specialised procurement that does not fit the GeM catalogue model. It covers works, services, and high-value goods. Bidders download tender documents and submit technical and financial bids through the portal.

Key Differences

Feature	GeM	CPPP / eProcure
Best for	Common-use goods and services	Works, services, specialised goods
Procurement model	Catalogue, direct order, bids	Open tender, limited tender, e-auction
EMD	Caution money based on turnover	Usually 1–2% of tender value
Registration	Seller registration on GeM	Department-specific bidder enrolment
Bid submission	Online within GeM	Online through eProcure portal

Which Portal Should You Use?

If you sell standard products like computers, furniture, office supplies, or common services, start with GeM. If you do construction, consulting, large equipment, or project-specific work, focus on CPPP/eProcure and state portals.

Can You Use Both?

Yes. Many suppliers register on GeM for quick orders and monitor CPPP for large project tenders. Use TenderHub to track opportunities across both portals from one place.

Find Tenders on Both Portals

TenderHub collects tender data from GeM, CPPP, and state sources. Search by keyword, category, or state and click through to the official portal to submit your bid.