The Government e-Marketplace, or GeM portal, is an official online platform launched by the Government of India for public procurement. It was designed to ensure that government institutions, including schools, can easily and transparently purchase goods and services from registered vendors. Instead of dealing with individual sellers, schools can now compare, select, and buy from a wide pool of verified vendors all in one place.
The GeM portal provides detailed product listings with prices, vendor ratings, and specifications. With a valid GeM portal login, users can browse through thousands of government-approved products, add them to a cart, and finalize purchases directly online. For schools managing Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), this makes procurement faster, easier, and completely compliant with government norms.
Why Is GeM Portal Registration Important for ATL?
If your school is one of the selected institutions under the Atal Innovation Mission, GeM portal registration is not just useful, it is necessary. The ATL grant comes with a clear instruction from NITI Aayog: all equipment and services must be procured through the GeM portal. Skipping this step can result in non-compliance, delays, and even the risk of grant cancellation.
Once your school gets approval for an ATL, AIM provides a government email ID and a unique GeM Buyer ID. You must activate your GeM portal login using these credentials. Without this activation, you cannot access vendor listings, search ATL packages, or complete purchases.
Moreover, all ATL-related activities, from buying equipment to uploading training session records, need to be properly tracked. The GeM portal offers a transparent trail that helps in audits, verifications, and grant utilization reviews.
What Can Schools Buy on the GeM Portal?
The GeM portal has a wide range of ATL-specific products and services. Schools can find all essential items to fully equip and operate their ATL Labs. Here’s what’s typically available:
ATL Packages 1 to 4: These include 3D printers, robotics kits, sensors, electronic components, IoT kits, mechanical tools, etc.
- Laptops and Tablets: Essential for programming and interfacing with hardware kits.
- Safety Equipment and Consumables: Gloves, goggles, soldering materials, and other recurring use items.
- Training Services: Many vendors also offer training sessions for teachers and students as part of their package.
- Each listing shows detailed specs, vendor ratings, service warranties, and reviews, giving your school complete clarity before making a purchase.
How to Buy ATL Equipment After GeM Portal Login?
Buying from the GeM portal is simple once your account is active. Here’s the step-by-step:
- After receiving your government email and activation link from AIM, activate your GeM portal login.
- Visit gem.gov.in and search for “ATL Package 1”, “ATL Package 2”, and so on.
- Shortlist vendors by applying filters based on cost (L1 – Lowest Price) and quality (L2 – Highest Rated).
- Check whether the vendor includes training for ATL in-charge teachers and necessary installation support.
- Select the best vendor who meets both L1 and L2 requirements.
- Place the order and keep a copy of all documents for audit purposes.
- Ensure the training sessions are recorded and uploaded to the ATL Dashboard Tool for compliance.
Example:
Let’s say you find:
- Vendor A: ₹3,20,000 with 3.9 rating
- Vendor B: ₹3,60,000 with 4.9 rating
- Vendor C: ₹3,90,000 with 5.0 rating
While Vendor A is the cheapest (L1), Vendor B offers the best balance between price and quality (L2). Most schools prefer a balanced choice like Vendor B to ensure long-term value and support.
How Can ATALUP Help?
We know that for many schools, GeM portal registration and procurement can feel complicated, especially when you’re already handling academics and administration. That’s why ATALUP exists, to make your ATL journey smoother.
ATALUP Supports You From Day 1
- Step-by-step guidance on how to activate your GeM portal login.
- Customized recommendations on ATL packages based on your school’s requirements.
- Shortlisting support: We help you evaluate vendors based on L1 and L2 logic.
- Procurement help: From placing the order to handling vendor coordination.
- Compliance assistance: We remind and support you in uploading training videos and documents to the ATL dashboard.
When you work with ATALUP, you don’t just avoid mistakes, you fast-track your lab setup and get the most out of your grant. Think of us as your ATL project partner, making sure your school builds a lab that truly sparks innovation.
Final Words
In Summary, the GeM portal is more than just a buying platform, it’s your school’s gateway to quality equipment, verified vendors, and full grant compliance. With proper GeM portal registration and support from ATALUP, your ATL Lab will be ready to empower students with hands-on STEM learning.