What Is a GeM Reverse Auction for Fogging Machines?
When a government buyer needs to procure fogging machines above the GeM direct purchase threshold, they initiate a Reverse Auction (RA) or Bid on the GeM platform. In an RA, registered sellers compete by progressively lowering their price. The lowest qualified L1 bidder wins the purchase order.
Fogging machine RAs are common during May–October (mosquito season) when municipalities and health departments execute annual procurement budgets. A single RA can be for 10–200+ machines — representing ₹5 lakh to ₹1 crore+ in order value.
Who Can Bid in GeM Fogging Machine RAs?
- GeM-registered OEMs (manufacturers like 100X Circle)
- GeM-registered authorized resellers (dealers with OEM authorization code)
Unauthorized sellers cannot bid on category-restricted RAs. If you have 100X Circle's OEM authorization code paired to your GeM account, you qualify as an authorized reseller for all 100X Circle model RAs.
Why Indian MSME OEM Authorization Wins RAs
- Price advantage: 100X Circle machines cost 3–5× less than Korean/German imports — you can bid L1 and still earn margin
- MSME preference: In MSME-preference RAs, non-MSME bidders may be disqualified or have their bids adjusted unfavourably
- IS 14855 documentation: Complete BIS compliance docs ensure your bid isn't disqualified on technical grounds
- Delivery reliability: 5–10 working day dispatch — government buyers value suppliers who meet delivery timelines