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How to Win Information Technology Tenders in India: Eligibility, Licences and Live Demand

Live figures from 9 state portals, plus eligibility and licences
8 November 2026 by
How to Win Information Technology Tenders in India: Eligibility, Licences and Live Demand
Gaurav Kumar

By Adv. Gaurav Kumar, Founder, Bid Nexa · Live figures from state e-procurement portals · General information, not legal advice.

Quick answer

On 7 November 2026, state e-procurement portals tracked by BidNexa listed 39 active information technology tenders across 9 states and UTs, with a median value of ₹40 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 / UTActive tenders
Maharashtra20
Uttar Pradesh7
Tamil Nadu6
Goa1
Jammu and Kashmir1
Himachal Pradesh1
Jharkhand1
Delhi1
Haryana1

Source: NIC GePNIC state e-procurement portals (active tender listings, 9 states), data as of 7 November 2026.

Who is buying

Buying officeActive tenders
RDD-CEO-SOLAPUR (Maharashtra)4
IT Directorate (Maharashtra)3
UP Electronics Corporation Ltd. (Uttar Pradesh)3
Department of Information Technology (Tamil Nadu)2
TNEB Limited (Tamil Nadu)2
Urban Development Department Mantralaya (Maharashtra)2
Centre for e-GOVERNANCE U.P. (Uttar Pradesh)2
DIRECTORATE OF FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (Goa)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 ₹40 lakh; range ₹8 lakh to ₹70.45 lakh. EMD from ₹7,000 to ₹4.50 crore. 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

  • OEM authorisation for hardware and software quoted
  • ISO 27001 or other certifications, where the scope needs them
  • Empanelment, such as for cloud or specific IT services, where asked
  • Warranty and support undertaking

Confirm in the tender document / NIT.

Pricing tip for information technology

IT tenders often specify minimum configurations. Quote the exact part numbers and keep compliance sheets line by line.

Why information technology bids get rejected

  1. Quoted model does not meet one line of the technical specification
  2. OEM authorisation missing or not in the given format
  3. Product certificate expired or not covering the quoted model
  4. EMD or its exemption proof missing
  5. Price bid uploaded in the wrong template or with taxes shown wrongly

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Frequently asked questions

What certifications help in IT tenders?

IT tenders may ask for OEM authorisation, ISO 9001, ISO 27001 for security-related services, CMMI for software services and empanelment for cloud services. Requirements depend on the scope. Only claim certifications you hold and that are valid. Confirm in the tender document / NIT.

Where are information technology 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 information technology 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.

Talk to a Bid Nexa expert

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