Preferential Purchase Incentives for Micro and Small Enterprises Scheme

डीबीटी (प्रत्यक्ष लाभ अंतरण): नहीं

श्रेणियाँ: व्यवसाय और उद्यमिता

उप-श्रेणियाँ: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship, Taxes

लक्षित लाभार्थी: Business Entity

टैग: Tax, Incentive, Purchase, Business, Entrepreneur, MSME, Industry, Commerce

• 1. Micro and Small Enterprises shall be allowed to match the lowest tender price floated by non-Small Scale Units provided its quoted price is within 15% of the lowest quoted price floated by Non-Micro and Small Enterprises. 1. In case of more than one Micro or Small Enterprises falling within the range the lowest one shall be preferred. 1. In case of contractual tenders for installation commissioning of machinery/items etc the preference of quoted price the pro-rata percentage over and above the lowest quotation shall be granted to the concerned Micro or Small Enterprises for being qualified to match the lowest one. 1. For the purpose of availing benefits under this Scheme the Micro and Small Enterprises shall be required to match the standard of quality as required by the State Government Department. 1. The Scheme shall be applicable even for the purchase of computer hardware and other electronic items except in cases of purchases of the Education Department. 1. The tender documents shall be supplied to Micro and Small Enterprises at the rate of a maximum of ₹200. 1. Earnest money shall be required to be deposited and the same shall be a maximum of ₹500. 1. No other security deposit is required. 1. Priority in payment shall be ensured to Micro and Small Enterprises and the payment shall be effected by the concerned Department within 60 days from the delivery of goods or completion of tendered work failing which the Department shall be liable to pay an interest at the rate of 0.75% per month

As a micro-enterprise owner looking to participate in government tenders, what special price matching benefit is available when competing against larger companies?

If your quoted price falls within 15% of the lowest price quoted by non-micro/small enterprises, you can match their price to win the tender. In cases where multiple micro or small enterprises fall within this range, the one with the lowest quote gets preference.

How much financial turnover should my enterprise maintain to be eligible for preferential purchase benefits from the Goa government?

Your enterprise must have an annual turnover not exceeding Rs. 6 crores for the last three consecutive financial years to qualify for these benefits. This limit applies to both micro and small enterprises.

What documentation is required to prove my eligibility for receiving preferential treatment in government tenders in Goa?

You must have permanent registration or acknowledgement with Entrepreneurs Memorandum II from the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce, Goa. This is a mandatory requirement to access any benefits under the scheme.

How much would I need to pay as earnest money when participating in government tenders as a micro or small enterprise?

The maximum earnest money deposit required is Rs. 500, which is significantly lower than what might be required from larger enterprises. Additionally, no other security deposit is required.

What is the maximum cost I would need to pay to obtain tender documents as a micro or small enterprise?

The tender documents will be provided to you at a maximum cost of Rs. 200, which is a special concession for micro and small enterprises participating in government tenders.

Within what timeframe can I expect payment from government departments after delivering goods or completing tendered work?

The department must make payment within 60 days from the delivery of goods or completion of work. If they fail to do so, they are liable to pay interest at 0.75% per month.

If I am bidding for contracts involving installation and commissioning of machinery, what special consideration is given to my quoted price?

A pro-rata percentage adjustment above the lowest quotation will be granted to your enterprise to qualify for matching the lowest bid, provided you meet other eligibility criteria.

As a micro-enterprise selling computer hardware and electronic items, can I avail of the preferential purchase benefits for government tenders?

Yes, you can avail these benefits for computer hardware and electronic items tenders, except for purchases specifically made by the Education Department.

What quality standards must my enterprise maintain to be eligible for the preferential purchase benefits?

Your enterprise must match the quality standards as required by the State Government Department. This is a non-negotiable condition for availing any benefits under the scheme.

What types of government entities are required to provide these preferential purchase benefits to eligible enterprises?

These benefits must be provided by all Government Departments, Autonomous Bodies, Corporations, and Semi-Government Departments when floating tenders or making purchases.

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/ppimses
• https://ditc.goa.gov.in/sites/default/files/Preferential-Purchase-Incentives-for-Micro-and-Small-Enterprises.pdf

• Guidelines