This is a reference format, not legal advice. GeM's exact declaration requirements vary by tender, product category, and buyer department, and change over time. Always cross-check the exact wording specified in your specific tender/bid document, and consult a corporate lawyer or company secretary for anything beyond a straightforward registration declaration.
When You Need This
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is where vendors bid for government purchase orders and tenders. As part of seller/vendor registration - and often again for specific bids - GeM commonly requires a self-declaration/affidavit confirming your business isn't blacklisted or debarred by any government department, and that the information you've submitted is true and correct.
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Cross-check the exact wording your specific tender/bid document (or GeM registration flow) asks for.
Confirm who should sign - proprietor, director, or authorised partner, per your entity's structure.
Sign in front of a Notary Public if notarization is required (some GeM declarations accept a self-attested/company-letterhead version instead - check first).
Submit along with your GeM registration or bid documents.
Note: Many tenders ask for this notarized affidavit AND a separate, simpler Non-Blacklisting Declaration typed directly on the company's letterhead (no stamp paper or notary needed) - the two are not interchangeable. Check your specific tender document for both requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is where vendors bid for government purchase orders and tenders, so as part of seller registration (and often again for specific bids), GeM commonly requires a self-declaration/affidavit confirming the vendor is not blacklisted or debarred by any government department, and that the information submitted is true and correct.
Not necessarily - GeM's requirements vary by the specific tender, product category, and buyer department, and some bids ask for additional declarations (like a "no conflict of interest" or product-specific compliance statement) beyond the standard non-blacklisting declaration. Always check the exact declaration format specified in the particular tender document (bid document/RFP) you're responding to, rather than relying only on a generic format.
For a proprietorship, typically the proprietor themselves. For a partnership, LLP, or company, it's usually an authorised signatory/partner/director as per the entity's board resolution or partnership deed - check GeM's current registration guidelines for your specific entity type.
For one-off simple registrations, many vendors handle this themselves. For larger tenders, ongoing GeM compliance, or if your business structure is more complex (multiple directors, group companies, past disputes with a government department), a corporate lawyer or company secretary familiar with GeM/public procurement rules can help make sure your declarations are accurate and complete before you submit a bid.