Digital Signature for Tender

 

In today’s era of digital procurement, the Digital Signature for Tender is a compulsory requirement for all companies and firm as well as an individual who wants to engage in online tenders. All the PSUs, department working under government and other private companies are filling tenders online on various e-tenders portal where all documents need to be submitted online in secured and legally valid manner. Digital Signature for authentication, integrity and Non-Repudiation of Tender document.

Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) the electronic equivalents of physical or paper certificates. It identifies a bidder and establishes that the documents submitted are unchanged since submission. Digital signatures carry the same legal weight as their handwritten counterparts, and the Information Technology Act, 2000 gives it a statutory status.

Why e-Tender Digital Signature Used in Tenders
Electronic signatures are important in e-tendering activities. They’re designed to keep things transparent, reduce paperwork and guard against fraud. Each bidder shall digitally sign the tender documents to establish the integrity of the tender submission and also secure that communication between the bidder and the tenderer are confidential.

Tender Categories: What Is the Digital Signature For E-Tender?
For e-Tendering, generally a Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate is needed. Provides the highest level of security and is used for online tenders, e-auctions and high value transactions. Class 3 DSC is provided after receiving a stringent identity proof of the individual.

Advantages of Digital Signature in Tender Document
E-TENDER Making the Tendering Process Efficient Go Digital for tender submission Save Time, Save Cost! It facilitates bidders to participate in tenders from anywhere, provides data security and management integrity, accelerates the process of tender evaluation. It also helps build government and private trust.

Why Digital Signature Required for Tender?
Contractors, suppliers, producers, service providers, consultants, owners of business and Its members or the board of directors must have an electronic signature in case if they are submitting the tender through internet. A DSC for an authorized signatory is required to be obtained by BOTH individuals and organizations.

Validity and Renewal
Digital Signature for tender is normally issued with 1- or 2-years and 3 years validity. Once expired it has to be renewed to take part in E-Tendering Libroria PVT. Renewing in time leaves no room for issues at the last hour of submission of tender.

Conclusion

The DGFT Digital Signature for Tender Online is mandatory for bidders to participate in the e-procurement processes and also to share or submit tenders. It makes sure tendering process in compliance locally, legally safe and secure. If you are a small business or a corporation, applying for an active digital certificate is all you need to participate in tenders smoothly and successfully!

Q1. What is e-tender digital signature?
Tender Digital Signature | DSC for Tender A DSC, as the name suggests, is a digital signature which provides the same legal status to electronic documents as provided by physically signing a paper document. It authenticates the bidder and secures document genuineness.

Q2. Is Digital Signature is required for e-tendering?
Yepa, most govt & PSU e-tender portal in India need valid Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for tender submission.

Q3. What class of Digital Signature is required for Tenders?
Dealers and individuals, who wish to participate in e-tender are generally recommended to use Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate as it offers highest level of security and authentication.

Q4. Who is eligible to get a Digital Signature for Tender?
Persons, proprietor, partners, company Director, contractor suppliers and Authorized signatories are eligible person to obtain DSC for the purpose of Biding in tenders.

Q5. What are the documents needed when you apply for a Digital Signature?
One would usually need identity proof, address proof, passport size photograph and the authorization letter (in case of organization).

Q6. Validity of a Digital Signature for the purpose of Tendering!
Digital Signature Certificate is generally valid for 1 or 2 years, after expiry it needs to be renewed.

Q7. Whether single Digital Signature can be used across various tender portals?
Yes, one compatible Class 3 DSC can be used for all Govt. & Private E-tenders’ portals.

Q8. Is Digital Signature valid in India?
Yes: -- Digital Signatures have legal validity under IT Act, 2000.

Q9. What is the time frame it takes to get Digital Signature for Tender?
It generally takes 2 to 3 Working days after receipt of the complete application (Application process + Document’s verification, etc.).

Q10. What if my Digital Signature expires when I am submitting the bid?
If DSC is expired, you will not be able to sign/submit tenders. We advise to renew your signature digital certificate while not expired to avoid any changes.