Complete Guide to Digital Signatures for Government Tenders & GeM

Government procurement portals like GeM (Government e-Marketplace), CPPP, KPPP, Railways (IREPS), and PWD require a specialized Class 3 Signing + Encryption Combo DSC. ### Why is Encryption Mandatory for Tenders? While the Signing Certificate authenticates the bidder's identity, the Encryption Certificate encrypts the financial bid documents before submission. This ensures that no tender official or third party can view your pricing until the financial bid opening date. ### Technical Requirements for Bidders 1. FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Crypto USB Token (HYP2003 / ePass2003) 2. Updated Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 3. Correct token driver setup Sukirthi Technologies provides complete remote installation support to ensure your bid is submitted without last-minute portal errors.