Make In India (MII) GeM Certification
Unlock purchase preference in Central and State Government procurement bids. SNB Consultancy assists Indian manufacturers, OEMs, and service providers in obtaining official Make In India (MII) self-declarations and auditor certificates for GeM vendor portal onboarding.
The Make In India (MII) Policy mandated by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) gives preferential treatment in government tenders to suppliers with high domestic local content.
Our Make In India GeM Certification Services Include:
- Calculation and verification of domestic local content percentage as per DPIIT procurement orders
- Class 1 (>=50%) and Class 2 (>=20%) local supplier classification advisory
- Chartered Accountant (CA) cost audit certificates for high-value tenders (>₹10 Crore)
- GeM OEM profile creation, brand approval, and vendor assessment support
- Resolution of reseller vs. original equipment manufacturer (OEM) compliance queries on GeM
Overview of Make In India (MII) Certificate for GeM
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is India's national public procurement portal for all Central Ministries, State Departments, PSUs, and autonomous bodies. Under the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017, government buyers are required to prioritize vendors supplying goods and services produced domestically in India.
To claim purchase preference or exemption from global tender inquiries (GTE), suppliers must declare their Local Content Percentage — the portion of value added in India excluding net domestic indirect taxes and imported components.
Classification of Local Suppliers under MII Order
| Supplier Category | Minimum Local Content | Tender Preference & Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 Local Supplier | 50% or more local content | First preference in all public tenders; L1 matching rights for procurement contracts. |
| Class 2 Local Supplier | 20% to 49.99% local content | Eligible to participate in domestic tenders, but secondary preference behind Class 1. |
| Non-Local Supplier | Less than 20% local content | Ineligible for domestic-only tenders; allowed only in Global Tender Inquiries (GTI). |
Key Benefits of MII Certification on GeM
- Mandatory Government Tender Preference: Gives your business statutory priority over imported or foreign-assembled goods in public bids.
- Exemption from Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): Combined with Udyam registration, MII-certified sellers enjoy EMD waivers on GeM bids.
- Exemption from Global Tenders (< ₹200 Crore): Government departments cannot issue Global Tender Inquiries for procurements up to ₹200 Crore without special cabinet approval, reserving markets for MII suppliers.
- OEM Status Recognition: Allows manufacturers to showcase their brand, prevent reseller counterfeit products, and approve resellers on GeM.
Documents Required for MII GeM Certification
- Business Registration: Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Deed, or Udyam MSME Certificate.
- GSTIN & ITR Records: Active GST registration certificate and recent Income Tax returns.
- Bill of Materials (BOM): Detailed cost breakdown of domestic raw materials, labor, overheads vs. imported components.
- Chartered Accountant Certificate: Statutory CA cost audit certificate for tenders exceeding ₹10 Crore value.
- Factory & Manufacturing Proof: Factory license, ISO certificate, or electricity bill proving local assembly/manufacturing facilities.
Step-by-Step MII Certification & GeM Onboarding Process
- Step 1: Local Content Computation — Assess manufacturing bills of materials (BOM) to compute exact local value addition percentage.
- Step 2: CA Self-Declaration / Audit Certificate — Draft self-declaration (for tenders < ₹10 Cr) or obtain a certified CA Cost Audit Certificate (for tenders > ₹10 Cr).
- Step 3: GeM Seller / OEM Profile Registration — Create or upgrade your GeM seller account to OEM status with brand approval.
- Step 4: Product Catalog Listing — Upload products on GeM with verified MII declaration attributes, catalog specifications, and pricing.
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