Interactive Procurement Tools

Free GeM & Government Tender Calculators

Instant, rule-backed calculations for caution money, price preferences, EMD exemptions, and liquidated damages under General Financial Rules (GFR).

GeM Caution Money Calculator

Determine your statutory caution money deposit and unblocking rules on GeM.

Select Annual Turnover on GeM

Caution money is deposited in an interest-bearing escrow account managed by GeM.

Required Statutory Deposit

₹5,000

Refundable deposit required before bidding or listing products.

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MSE & MII Price Preference Checker

Check if your bid price falls within the L1 + 15% price band to match and win 25% order volume.

Current L1 Price (₹)

Your Quoted Bid Price (₹)

Price Difference from L1

+12.00%

Within L1 + 15% Band

Eligible for L1 Matching! Under Public Procurement Policy for MSEs, you can match the L1 price and win up to 25% of the tender order quantity.

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GFR 170 EMD Exemption Verifier

Check if your firm qualifies for 100% Earnest Money Deposit waiver under GFR 2017 Rule 170(i).

Select the registrations held by your business:

Udyam Registration (Micro or Small Enterprise)

DPIIT-Recognised Startup Certificate

NSIC Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS)

KVIC / Coir Board Registration

Exemption Status

100% Exempt

Your enterprise qualifies for full EMD exemption. Attach your registration certificate and the GFR 170 Bid Security Declaration.

Need Performance Security (PBG)?

Liquidated Damages (LD) Penalty Estimator

Estimate the maximum contractual penalty for delayed government deliveries and evaluate waiver eligibility.

Total Purchase Order Value (₹)

Number of Delayed Weeks

GeM and GFR standard deduction: 0.5% per week, capped at 10% maximum.

Estimated Penalty Deduction

₹1,00,000 (2.0%)

Delay of 4 weeks at 0.5%/week. If the delay occurred due to buyer approvals or force majeure, LD can be formally waived.

Apply for LD Waiver & Time Extension

Insurance Surety Bond vs Bank FD Savings Calculator

Compare the working capital cost of locking 100% Fixed Deposits vs Collateral-Free GFR 170/171 Surety Bonds.

EMD / PBG Tender Security Required (₹)

Expected Guarantee Tenure

Liquid Working Capital Unlocked

₹25,00,000

100% Cash Margins Free

Zero fixed deposit locked. Estimated annual bank limit savings: ₹3,75,000 (at 15% business opportunity cost).

Apply for Surety Bond Desk

Central Sphere Minimum Wage & Statutory Floor Cost Calculator

Calculate statutory minimum wages, VDA, EPF (13%), ESIC (3.25%), and service charge buffers to prevent zero-profit bid disqualification on GeM.

Worker Skill Category

Number of Workers Required

Admin / Service Charge (%) [Min 3.85% on GeM]

Total Statutory Monthly Cost (26 Days)

₹2,47,157

Includes Basic+VDA, EPF (13%), ESIC (3.25%), Bonus (8.33%) & 5% Service Margin.

Compliant GeM Bid Price

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