Chhattisgarh e-tender: how to find and bid on eProc CG (eproc.cgstate.gov.in)

A Chhattisgarh tender from a state department, board or corporation is published on eproc.cgstate.gov.in, the state's own e-procurement system. Unlike most states, Chhattisgarh doesn't use NIC's GePNIC software, so its screens, registration and bid steps are different from the NIC portals you may know. This guide explains how to find Chhattisgarh tenders, what to prepare before registering, how bidding works in general, and where else tenders in the state are published.

What is eproc.cgstate.gov.in?

eproc.cgstate.gov.in is the Government of Chhattisgarh's e-procurement portal. The browser title of its home page reads "CHIPS - e-Tendering System", after CHiPS, the Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society. It is often called eProc CG or CG eProc.

Two things set it apart from the state portals of neighbours such as Odisha, Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh:

1. Different software. Those states run NIC's GePNIC, with menus like Online Bidder Enrollment and Freeze Bid Submission. eProc CG has its own screens and terms. Don't follow an NIC manual here; use the help material on the portal itself.
2. Separate registration. Your account on an NIC portal doesn't carry over. You need a fresh registration on eProc CG, even if you already bid in other states.

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How to find Chhattisgarh tenders on eProc CG

You don't need to sign in to see what is open. The portal's sign-in page has a live list of open tenders, grouped under each organisation's name, such as "Public Works Department (PWD)". For each tender the list shows:

PAC is the figure to check first. Eligibility conditions, such as your contractor class, past work and turnover, and the EMD are usually tied to it. If the corrigendum column says yes, open the tender and read the change before you prepare anything.

The live list shows a limited number of tenders per organisation, those closing soonest. To find a particular tender, use the portal's search, which asks you to type a CAPTCHA.

Who publishes on eProc CG

The departments, boards and corporations that publish most often include:

• Public Works Department (PWD): roads, bridges and government buildings.
• Public Health Engineering Department (PHED): water supply schemes, pipelines, tube wells and sanitation.
• Water Resources Department (WRD): dams, canals, anicuts and irrigation works.
• CSIDC: the Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation, for industrial areas and their infrastructure.
• CGMSC: the Chhattisgarh Medical Services Corporation, which buys medicines and equipment for the state's hospitals.

Municipal corporations, other boards and district offices publish too. The live list's organisation headings show who has tenders open today.

Tenders in Chhattisgarh that are not on eProc CG

Central government bodies in the state use other portals:

• South Eastern Coalfields publishes on the Coal India e-tender portal.
• NTPC's plants in the state publish on NTPC's e-procurement portal.
• Central institutes such as AIIMS Raipur and IIT Bhilai, and central PSUs, publish on CPPP and GeM.
• Rural roads under PMGSY go on the PMGSY tenders portal.

State departments also buy many standard goods and services on GeM. The portals guide explains who publishes where across India.

Chhattisgarh e-tender registration: what to prepare

eProc CG has its own registration form and rules, shown on the portal. Before you start, keep these ready, since most e-procurement systems ask for them in some form:

• A Class 3 DSC (digital signature certificate) on a USB token. Class 3 is the only class issued today. Some non-NIC state systems, such as Bihar's, ask for an encryption certificate as well as a signing certificate, so check which eProc CG needs before you buy. The DSC guide explains both.
• An email ID and mobile number that you check daily. Use ones your firm will keep, since login IDs often can't be changed later.
• PAN and GSTIN of the firm, and its registration documents (partnership deed, company incorporation or proprietor's details).
• Bank account details for refunds of EMD.
• Udyam certificate if you're a micro or small enterprise, and your contractor registration certificate if you do works.

When you register, read the portal's own instructions on fees. If the portal charges a registration or service fee, pay it only through the portal's payment page. Never pay a person or a private website that says it will "activate" your eProc CG account.

How to bid on a Chhattisgarh e-tender

The screens on eProc CG are its own, but the work you do is the same as on any e-procurement system:

1. Read the full tender. Download the NIT and all tender documents. Note the PAC, eligibility, EMD, tender fee, the covers or envelopes you must submit, and the bid due date. Our guide to reading a tender document shows what to look for.
2. Check for corrigenda on the day you bid, not just the day you download.
3. Prepare your documents as the tender lists them: registration certificates, experience certificates, turnover statements, GST and PAN, and any affidavit formats. Scan them clearly and name the files simply.
4. Pay the tender fee and EMD in the way the tender allows. Some tenders take online payment; others ask for an instrument such as a bank guarantee. Pay early, since payments can take time to show.
5. Fill in the price in the format the tender gives. Check every rate before you sign.
6. Sign and submit with your DSC before the due date and time, and keep the acknowledgement the portal gives you.

If something on the portal fails close to the deadline, record the time and the error message and contact the portal's helpdesk and the tendering office at once. A deadline is rarely extended for one bidder, so finish a day early.

Tender fee and EMD in Chhattisgarh tenders

Each tender states its own tender fee and EMD and how to pay them. Chhattisgarh tenders follow the state's rules and the tender's own clauses, not the central General Financial Rules, so an EMD exemption you get in central tenders may not apply. If the NIT doesn't mention an exemption for your category, assume there isn't one and ask the tendering office before the deadline. The EMD guide explains how EMD works and when it is returned or forfeited.

Results and helpdesk

After the deadline, the tendering office opens the bids in the order the tender sets, usually technical bids first and price bids later. Follow your tender's status on the portal after signing in. For questions about a tender's terms, contact the office named in the NIT. For portal problems such as login, DSC or upload errors, use the helpdesk details on eProc CG itself, and keep your tender number and a screenshot of the error ready.

Chhattisgarh tenders on GovtTenderHub

GovtTenderHub reads eProc CG's public list of open tenders through the day, along with GeM, CPPP, PMGSY, Coal India and NTPC. Our Chhattisgarh tenders page puts them in one list that you can search free by department, value and closing date. Because the portal's public list shows each organisation's soonest-closing tenders, some later-closing tenders appear on our page a little after they are published. Buyer pages such as PHE Chhattisgarh and South Eastern Coalfields show one buyer's tenders.

Common questions

What is the official Chhattisgarh e-tender website?

eproc.cgstate.gov.in, the Government of Chhattisgarh's e-procurement portal, often called eProc CG. Its page title reads "CHIPS - e-Tendering System", after the Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society.

Is eProc CG an NIC portal?

No. Chhattisgarh runs its own system, so its screens and steps differ from NIC portals, and an NIC login doesn't work there. You register separately on eProc CG.

Can I see Chhattisgarh tenders without registering?

Yes. The sign-in page has a live list of open tenders grouped by organisation, with the tender number, dates, a short description, the PAC and a corrigendum flag. You need to register and sign in with your DSC only to bid.

What is PAC in a Chhattisgarh tender?

PAC stands for probable amount of contract, the department's estimate of the work's value. Eligibility conditions and EMD are usually linked to it, so check it before anything else.

Do I need a DSC for Chhattisgarh e-tender?

Yes, a Class 3 DSC on a USB token. Check on the portal whether it also needs an encryption certificate, as some non-NIC state systems do.

Which Chhattisgarh tenders are not on eProc CG?

Central bodies in the state use other portals: South Eastern Coalfields uses the Coal India portal, NTPC its own portal, PMGSY road works the PMGSY portal, and central institutes and PSUs use CPPP and GeM.