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eProcurement Punjab: Common DSC and Bid Submission Problems

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Bidding on eproc.punjab.gov.in needs a registered bidder account and a DSC that matches the tender's requirements. These are the problems bidders hit most often.

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Before your first bid

  • Complete online bidder enrolment and activate the account.
  • Register your DSC on first login. Tenders that encrypt bids need a certificate with encryption as well as signing.
  • Follow the portal's current system requirements and DSC setup instructions in its help section.
  • Upload frequently used documents to your document library in advance.

Common problems

Certificate list is empty

Check the token driver and the portal's signing component, then confirm the certificate hasn't expired.

Encryption certificate missing

You may have a signing-only DSC. If the tender needs bid encryption, you need a signing & encryption certificate.

New DSC not accepted after renewal

A renewed DSC is a new certificate. Update or re-register it on your bidder profile before bidding.

Upload fails near the deadline

Portals slow down close to closing time. Aim to submit at least a day early and keep file sizes within the tender's limits.

Read the tender document carefully: fee and EMD instructions, document formats and DSC requirements can differ between tenders.

References

Topics: DSCeTender

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