Procurement of electrical components for public utility projects, railways, and defense yards in India has transitioned to the Government e-Marketplace (GeM Portal). Government buyers and contractors must source equipment from verified, registered OEMs to ensure transparency and quality.

For current transformers, compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and GeM registration is mandatory. In this guide, we explain the procurement workflow on the GeM portal and how to select qualified CT vendors.

The Procurement Workflow on the GeM Portal

The GeM portal simplifies procurement for government departments:

Direct Purchase: For small values (typically up to INR 25,000), buyers can purchase directly from any GeM-registered vendor.
L1 Buying (Comparison): For medium purchases, buyers compare at least three OEMs meeting the technical specifications and select the lowest bidder (L1).
Bidding/RA (Reverse Auction): For large-scale switchgear tenders, buyers float a detailed bid on the portal. Only pre-qualified OEMs can participate.

Crucial Quality Certifications to Check

When evaluating bids for current transformers, technical evaluation committees look for:

BIS Certification: Assures safety, winding insulation coordination, and performance standards are met.
ERDA/CPRI Type Test Reports: Proves that the CT design has survived short-circuit, impulse, and thermal rise tests at accredited national test facilities.
ISO 9001:2015: Verifies that the manufacturer follows structured quality management systems.

Alliance Engineering on GeM

Alliance Engineering Company is a fully registered OEM on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). Based in Chandigarh, they supply GeM-registered low voltage current transformers, control transformers, and industrial battery chargers to railways, public works departments, and power utilities nationwide.

For tender specifications, bid coordination, or custom model registration on the GeM portal, contact their sales division at info@allianceengineeringco.com.