e-Tenders Kerala - Complete Vendor Registration Process for Kerala Government Tenders

The eTendering system government of Kerala may appear complex for first-time users but it's easy to use. The portal provides the registration process, eligibility criteria, bid guidelines and tender results. The eTendering plays an important role in ensuring successful participation. The portal helps vendors avoid technical errors and submission delays.

This guide helps to understand the entire process for both new bidders and experienced contractors. The vendor can easily access Kerala Tenders, prepare documents and submit bids. It provides e-Tender Kerala user manual to understand the registration process and DSC setup for bidding.

eTenderKerala - Tenders Count

The total tenders published on e-Tenders Kerala from 2011 to till date is 13,19,279. The estimated value of these tenders is ₹5,11,732 crores. The eTenderKerala platform has received 20,55,084 bids from 44,132 bidders. These eTendering system government of Kerala activities are initiated by 5,273 registered organizations and managed by 10,803 department users.

In FY 2025-26, there were 1,58,857 tenders worth ₹46,699 crores and 2,04,475 bids. The tenders were published across multiple categories in Works, Services, and Goods. The Works category dominated with 1,05,886 tenders valued at ₹16,01,222 crores and a total of 3,81,481 bids received. The Services category recorded 11,792 tenders worth ₹5,39,658 crores and received 35, 869 bids. There were 21,952 tenders issued in the Products category with a total value of ₹1,29,588 crores which attracted 44,305 bids. In this Financial year 1,22,401 tenders were valid, while 8,896 were cancelled from which 8,333 tenders were retendered.

There were 1,74,522 tenders issued amounting to ₹48,216 crores in financial year 2024-25, from which the vendors have bid 2,53,615 tenders. In FY 2023-24, the total number of tenders were 1,93,612 published on Kerala government tenders. These projects had a value of ₹85,483 crores and 2,93,889 bids were received for these tenders.

e-Tenders Kerala Login - Documents required

The vendors can perform the procurement activities after completing the eTenderKerala portal registration process. The documents required for registration are:

• Certificate of Incorporation or Partnership Deed
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
• GST Registration Certificate and PAN Card
• Proprietor or Company director details
• Aadhaar ID of the Authorized Signatory
• Class 3 DSC
• MSME / Udyam Registration Certificate (if applicable)
• Balance Sheets, ITR, and Turnover Certificate
• Bank Certificate

The vendor needs to have these documents ready for successful registration in the portal.

Kerala Government Tenders - Registration Process

The registration process of Kerala tenders is online and available on the eProc portal. The vendor can follow the e-Tender Kerala user manual to complete the registration Process.

1. eProc Kerala - Visit the Online Bidder Enrollment section for the registration form.
2. Login Details - The vendor has to create a unique e-Tenders Kerala login id that cannot be changed after creation.
3. Company Information
   • Company Name, Registration Number, and Company Category
   • Registered Address, Establishment Year, Nature of Business, and Bidder Type
   • Partners or Directors Information
   • PAN Card Number for Indian bidders and Country Name for Foreign bidders
4. Contact Details - The vendor needs to share the contact person name, designation, mobile number and email-Id.
5. MSME Information - The registered users need to fill in the Udyog Aadhaar Number.
6. Form Submission - Submit the application and save the acknowledgement.
7. DSC Registration - A Class 3 DSC is mandatory for portal login and online bidding. The vendors can easily install the DSC by connecting the token and installing the required drivers on their system. The bidders are required to complete their registration at least 24 hours prior to participating in any eTenderKerala bidding.

The vendor can visit the Kerala Govt Tenders Bidding guide to know about the tendering process.

e-Tenders Kerala - Registration fee

The Kerala Portal has three types of fees - Registration Fee, Renewal Fee, and Tender Processing Fee. The vendor has to submit these fees for participation in Kerala government tenders.

• Registration Fees - The charges for registration in Kerala is Rs 500 + GST. The total amount to be paid by the vendor is Rs 590 and it is valid for one year.
• Renewal Fees - The vendor has to renew the registration before the expiry of the existing registration period. The vendor has to pay Rs 100 + Gst i.e. Rs 118 to renew their registration validity for another 1 year.
• Processing Fees - The processing fee of tenders is 0.01% of the tender value and a minimum of ₹250 and a maximum of ₹1,300 per bid. The taxes applicable are extra. The processing fee for different tender values is as below:

Tender Value	Processing Fee per Tender
0 – 10 Lakh	₹250 + GST
10 Lakh - 50 Lakh	₹650 + GST
More than 50 Lakh	₹1,300 + GST

Essential Registration Guidelines for eTenderKerala Portal

The vendor can follow the given below steps and can make the registration process successful. The vendors can perform e-Tenders Kerala login and complete the eTendering process.

• Eligibility Check - Review registration and qualifications criteria to prevent rejection.
• Documents - Keep copies of PAN, GST, business registration certificates, and id proofs.
• DSC - The vendor needs to have a valid DSC and ensure it is properly installed.
• Correct Information - Enter valid details in the registration to avoid verification issues.
• Review - Verify all the uploaded documents before submission to ensure approval.

Kerala government tenders - Helpdesk

For queries, the vendor can visit on the eProc office and can contact on the given helpline number for Kerala State IT Mission e-Government Procurement PMU:

• Address - Saankethika, Near EPF Office, Vrindavan Gardens, Pattom, Trivandrum - 695004
• Tel - 0471-2577088, 0471-2577188, 0471-2577388
• E-Mail - etendershelp@kerala.gov.in

The vendor can contact to the given helpdesk regarding any technical related queries

• Helpdesk - 0120-4001 002, 0120-4001 005, 0120-4493 395
• Email - support-eproc@nic.in

The vendor needs to mention the tender URL, Tender ID and contact number for prompt assistance from the helpdesk team.

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