By Adv. Gaurav Kumar, Founder, Bid Nexa · Live figures from state e-procurement portals · General information, not legal advice.
On 7 November 2026, state e-procurement portals tracked by BidNexa listed 27 active chemicals and minerals tenders across 9 states and UTs, with a median value of ₹14.94 lakh. To win them, meet the product, OEM and certification conditions, price from the BOQ line by line, and avoid the common rejection points below.
Where the demand is right now
| State / UT | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Kerala | 14 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 4 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 2 |
| Chandigarh | 2 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 |
| Jharkhand | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 1 |
| Punjab | 1 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 9 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Who is buying
| Buying office | Active tenders |
|---|---|
| Directorate of Medical Education (Kerala) | 4 |
| Office of the Commissioner of Food Safety Kerala (Kerala) | 3 |
| Directorate of Local Bodies UP (Uttar Pradesh) | 3 |
| HP Irrigation and Public Health (Himachal Pradesh) | 2 |
| Kerala Paper Products Limited (Kerala) | 2 |
| The Kerala Ceramics Ltd (Kerala) | 2 |
| Directorate Urban Administration and Development (Madhya Pradesh) | 1 |
| MAWS (Tamil Nadu) | 1 |
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 9 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Values and EMD seen
Median value ₹14.94 lakh; range ₹1.80 lakh to ₹92.76 lakh. EMD from ₹1,800 to ₹1.38 lakh. Eligible MSEs may be exempt from EMD where the tender allows. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 9 states), data as of 7 November 2026.
Eligibility you will usually need
- Manufacturer, or dealer with OEM authorisation, as the tender allows
- Past supplies of similar items within the period the tender sets
- Average annual turnover at the level the tender sets
- Product certifications named in the specification
- Warranty and after-sales support capacity
Licences and certificates
- GST registration and a valid trade licence
- Pollution control consent, if you manufacture or process
- Mining lease, permit or transport pass for minerals, where the item needs it
- Licences for hazardous or explosive substances, where they apply
Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Pricing tip for chemicals and minerals
Price the logistics carefully: packing, handling of hazardous goods and transport often decide whether an L1 rate still makes money.
Why chemicals and minerals bids get rejected
- Quoted model does not meet one line of the technical specification
- OEM authorisation missing or not in the given format
- Product certificate expired or not covering the quoted model
- EMD or its exemption proof missing
- Price bid uploaded in the wrong template or with taxes shown wrongly
Live district pages
- Chemicals and Minerals tenders in Kottayam (5 active)
- Chemicals and Minerals tenders in Thiruvananthapuram (5 active)
Frequently asked questions
Do I need special licences to supply chemicals to the government?
It depends on the chemical. Some substances need storage, handling or sale licences, and hazardous items may need specific packing and transport permits. Manufacturers usually need pollution control consent. Check the item against the tender specification and the rules that apply to it. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.
Where are chemicals and minerals tenders published?
State departments publish on their state e-procurement portals, central offices on CPPP (eprocure.gov.in), and many goods and services are bought on GeM. The tender notice names the portal and the buyer.
Can BidNexa help with chemicals and minerals tenders?
Yes. Bid Nexa checks eligibility, prepares documents and reviews your bid before you submit it yourself. We are independent and not affiliated with any portal or buyer.
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