ગુજરાતી
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Delhi, 28 MAR 2020
Government e-Marketplace (GeM), a Special Purpose Vehicle under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has taken a number of initiatives in the fight against COVID-19 Pandemic. GeM, which operates a dynamic, self-sustaining and user friendly portal for procurement of goods and services by Government offices, has taken steps to enable quick, efficient, transparent and cost-effective purchases in this hour of need. Procurement on GeM has been authorized by General Financial Rules by making necessary changes in government rules. Presently more than 7400 products in about 150 product categories and hiring of transport service are available on GeM portal. GeM is a completely paperless, cashless and system driven e-market place that enables procurement of common use goods and services with minimal human interface.
The steps taken recently are as follows:
A dedicated page for COVID 19 related categories has been created on GeM: https://gem.gov.in/covid19
Following categories have been created for medical supplies in addition to the 32 existing ones and are live on GeM:
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Sample Collection Kit
Reusable vinyl/rubber gloves (cleaning)
Eye protection (visor/goggles)
Disposable thermometers.
Single-use towels
UV tube light for sterilization.
Surgical Isolation Face Shield
Medical waste incinerator
Following categories have been created for auxiliary supplies in addition to 52 categories and 7 services that existed:
General purpose tool kit
Wrought aluminum utensils
With this, all categories recommended by NITI Ayog in medical and auxiliary supplies are now on GeM. All OEMs, resellers and suppliers for the above newly created categories are being identified for onboarding on GeM.
The total number of COVID-19 related categories on GeM as on date are:
Total
173
Medical Related
120
Auxiliary
53
Detailed list of categories for medical and auxiliary supplies are enclosed at Annexure – 1 and Annexure – 2 respectively.
The timelines and status of various interventions for ease of procurement for COVID-19 related items are as follows-
Shorter duration Bids with shorter delivery period for specific categories. Bid Cycle for COVID-19 related categories has been reduced to 3 days from existing 10 days. Buyers would also be able to reduce the Delivery Period for such items to 2 days considering the time critical nature of the items. This is already live on the portal.
Filter for Delivery Lead Time selection by buyer in L1 buying. Will be live by 1 April 2020
Prioritization of Product/Brand Approval for Covid Specific Categories. Will be live by 28 March 2020
New business rule for controlling price increase. Will be live by 1 April 2020
Allow Delivery Period Extension 30 days beyond expiry of original Delivery Period. Will be live by 28 March 2020.
New business rule to stock out sellers who do not update stock within 48 hours of notification for specific categories. This is already live.
New page for tracking COVID-19 categories and the number of sellers. Will be live by 28 March 2020.
The World Bank increased procurement threshold at GeM for COVID 19 Response Project, from $ 1 Lakh to $ 1 Million.
Seller Onboarding:
OEMs & Sellers have been identified for eight new COVID categories
Relevant medical categories were searched on GeM and outside GeM. Targeted mailers were sent to appx. 10,000 sellers including OEMs. Mail content detailed new Covid-19 categories and prioritization introduced by GeM in brand & product approval process for faster onboarding.
OEMs & sellers have also been contacted telephonically. 200+ such sellers have been engaged. They have been informed about the new Covid-19 categories created by GeM and have been asked to onboard. OEMs have been asked to ask their resellers to onboard and hold sufficient inventory levels.
OEMs & Sellers have been exhorted to view the current situation as an opportunity and contribute in whatever way they can to the requirements of a national health emergency.
OEMs/Sellers outside GeM have also been guided on how to get in contact with regional business facilitators.
OEMs are being sensitised about the orders issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, exempted businesses and various SOPs. Online link: https://www.ndma.gov.in/en/ has also been shared.
Brand approval & product approval requests from OEMs/Sellers have been accorded topmost priority and have been cleared on the same day.
Annexure – 1
List of categories for medical supplies
S. No.
Item
1
Ventilators
2
Alcohol based hand-rub
3
Face shield (eye, nose & mouth protection)
4
N95 Masks
5
Latex single use gloves (clinical)
6
Reusable vinyl / rubber gloves (cleaning)
7
Eye protection (visor / goggles)
8
Protective Gowns / Aprons
9
Disposable thermometers
10
UV tube light for sterilization
11
Medical masks (surgical / procedure)
12
Detergent / Disinfectant
13
Detergent / Disinfectant
14
Detergent / Disinfectant
15
Single use towels
16
Biohazard bags
17
Wheel Chair
18
Glucometer with strips
19
Hard-frozen Gel Packs
20
Sample Collection Kit
21
Thermocool box / Ice-box
22
Stretcher
23
Stretcher
24
Thermal scanners
25
Batteries for thermal scanners
26
BP apparatus
27
IV Sets
28
IV Cannula
29
IV Stand
30
Ambulance
31
First aid
32
Medical Waste Incinerator
33
ICU Beds
34
Cardiac monitors
35
Syringe pumps
36
Syringe pumps
37
Portable x ray machines
38
Endotracheal tube
39
Suction tube
40
Suction tube
41
Oxygen cylinders
Annexure – 2
List of categories for auxiliary supplies
S. No.
Item
1
Soap
2
Rubb Hall Tents
3
Chairs/Benches
4
Tables/Desks
5
Printer
6
Computer
7
Extension Boards
8
Matches
9
Candles
10
ID for Patients
11
ID for volunteers
12
Flyer – information booklet
13
White board + markers
14
Garbage bags, bins
15
Drinking Water+ Dispenser (4)
16
Cleaning items (Brooms)
17
Cleaning items (Mop)
18
Fire extinguisher
19
E Toilet
20
Genset / Back up
21
Whistle
22
Tool set – basic
23
Registration details – sticker/printer
24
Mattresses
25
Foldable Cots / Beds
26
Bed sheets
27
Pillows
28
Pillow Covers
29
Towels
30
Rubber Sheets
31
Blankets
32
Emergency Lamp
33
Laundry (Detergents)
34
Refrigerator – smallest
35
Tokens with number
36
Mosquito Repellent
37
Sanitary Pads
38
Diapers – kids
39
Steel Plates
40
Steel Glasses
41
Spoons
42
Jugs
43
Stove – Big
44
Large vessels
45
Buckets
46
Mugs
47
Tissue paper
48
Smaller bins
49
Paper
50
Pen
51
Stapler
52
Stapler Pins
53
Box file
54
Letterhead
