GeM Vendor Assessment for OEMs & Resellers: Complete Quality Council of India (QCI) Process in Pune

Demystifying GeM Vendor Assessment for Manufacturers and OEMs

On the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), sellers are classified into two distinct operational categories: Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) who manufacture or assemble products, and Resellers who retail products with manufacturer authorization. To list products as an OEM and authorize other sellers to retail your brand, manufacturers must undergo a rigorous Vendor Assessment conducted by the Quality Council of India (QCI) on behalf of GeM.

For Pune industrial manufacturers in Pimpri, Chakan, Hadapsar, and Bhosari, completing QCI Vendor Assessment is vital to protect proprietary brand listings and bid on exclusive OEM tenders. At KOKJAGUAR Consultancy, we guide manufacturing units through desktop audit preparation and video assessment protocols. Refer back to our complete guide to GeM portal seller registration or consult our GeM onboarding experts.

Stages of the QCI Vendor Assessment

1. Desktop Assessment

The applicant manufacturer uploads statutory documents, including factory license, machinery list, production capacity declarations, testing laboratory certifications, ISO certificates, and financial audits. QCI auditors scrutinize every document for regulatory validity.

2. Video Assessment & Facility Verification

Following desktop clearance, QCI conducts an interactive geo-tagged video assessment of the manufacturing facility. Auditors inspect raw material storage, production line machinery in operation, quality control testing equipment, packaging stations, and employee safety compliance.

3. Exemption Categories from Vendor Assessment

• NSIC Single Point Registration Holders: Micro and small units registered with NSIC holding valid manufacturing inspection reports.
• BIS License Holders: Units holding Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) product certification for the specific category.
• Approved Government Suppliers: Vendors approved by organizations like RDSO, DGS&D, or Ordnance Factories.