Bid Manager

I-Net Secure Labs(I-NET CSC); Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

I-Net Secure Labs Pvt Limited in Chennai seeks an experienced Bid Manager to lead end-to-end government procurement efforts across tenders for government, PSU, smart city, telecom, IT, and surveillance projects.

The role requires deep knowledge of e-procurement portals, GeM, documentation management, and bid submission strategies, with over a decade of related experience. Excellent English and Hindi communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline (Engineering or MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of overall professional experience.
• 5+ years direct experience in Bid Management/Tender Management in technology projects.
• Experience handling Government technology tenders and PSU/ nodal agency tenders (RFPs, RFQs).

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze tenders from Government e-Procurement portals and procurement websites.
• Plan and manage the complete bid lifecycle from identification to submission; coordinate with technical, finance, OEMs, and business teams.
• Prepare and compile technical, commercial, and compliance documents; ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain documentation repositories; coordinate EMD/Bid security, tender fees, and bank guarantees.
• Handle e-Procurement operations on GeM, CPPP, NIC e-Tender, and other portals; attend online bid openings.

Skills

Bid management

Gov procurement

MS Office

English/Hindi

Education

Graduate in any discipline (Engineering or MBA preferred)

Tools

GeM Portal

NIC e-Tender Portal

CPP Portal

Job description

Bid Manager (Government Business)

Full Time Position
Bid Manager Government Business

Location

At Corporate & Head Oice, I-Net Secure Labs Pvt Limited. Chennai

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bid Manager to manage end-to-end bidding and tendering activities for Government, PSU, Smart City, Telecom, IT, Surveillance, e-Governance, Infrastructure, and related projects. The candidate will be responsible for analysing tenders, coordinating with internal stakeholders, preparing techno-commercial proposals, ensuring compliance with tender requirements, and submitting bids accurately within deadlines.
The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in Government procurement processes, e-
Procurement portals, GeM, documentation management, and bid submission strategies.

Graduate

Graduate in any discipline (Engineering or MBA preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of overall professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience in Bid Management / Tender Management in Technology Projects from OEM or System Integration background
• Proven experience in handling Government Technology Tenders and PSU/Nodal Agencies tenders, RFPs, RFQ etc

Key Responsibilities

Tender Identification & Analysis

• Track and identify relevant business opportunities through Government e-Procurement portals and procurement websites.
• Monitor GeM, CPPP, NIC Portal, State e-Tender Portals, PSU procurement portals, and other bidding platforms.
• Review and analyse RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, NITs, Corrigendums and Tender Documents.
• Understand eligibility criteria, technical specications, commercial terms, and compliance requirements.

Bid Planning & Management

• Manage complete bid lifecycle from tender identication to bid submission. Develop bid submission strategy and coordinate with technical, nance, OEMs, and business teams.
• Conduct bid/no-bid evaluations. Prepare bid calendars and submission schedules.

Proposal Preparation

• To Prepare and compile: Technical Proposals, Commercial Proposals, Compliance Statements, BOQ Analysis, Bid Response Documents, Technical Write-ups, Executive Summaries, Project Understanding Documents.
• To Ensure all proposal documents are accurate, complete, and compliant.

Documentation Management

• Maintain repository of: Company Registration Documents, PAN, GST, Incorporation Certicates, Financial Statements, Audit Reports, Turnover Certicates, Net Worth Certicates, Work Orders, Completion Certicates, OEM Authorizations, ISO Certications, MAF Documents, Tender-Specic Documents
• Coordinate with Cross Functional team for: EMD/Bid Security, Tender Fees, Performance Bank Guarantees, Financial Statements, time to time Certicates, CA Certications

E-Procurement Operations

• Expert handling of: GeM Portal, CPPP and all eProcurement Portals, NIC e-Procurement System, State Government Tender Portals, PSU Procurement Platforms, Reverse Auction Platforms, Upload documents, attend online bid openings, submit queries, and manage portal communications.

Bid Submission

• Ensure error-free and timely bid submission, Verify digital signatures, document formats, and portal requirements. Maintain bid submission records and acknowledgements.

Post-Bid Activities

• Participate in tender clarifications and presentations. Coordinate for techno-commercial discussions.
• Support contract nalization and award processes. Maintain MIS and tender status reports.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Government Procurement Processes.
• RFP, RFQ, Expression of Interest (EoI), NIT, Tender Evaluation Procedures, Least Cost (L1) and QCBS Bids
• Strong documentation understanding capability. Prociency in bid documentation and compliance management. Expertise in MS Oice (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is must.

Bidding Portal Knowledge

• Must have hands-on experience in: GeM Portal, CPPP, NIC e-Tender Portal, State Government eProcurement Portals, PSU Tender Portals, Nodal Agencies Platforms, Reverse Auction Platforms

Communication Skills

• Excellent English and Hindi speaking skills.
• Strong business writing skills. Ability to prepare professional proposals and presentations.

Preferred Industry Background

• Candidates having prior experience in Working/Worked with either IT projects System Integration or from IT Organisations OEMs having exposure in Government Business Tendering activities, Smart Cities, CCTV & Surveillance Projects, Telecom Projects, IT & ICT Projects, e-Governance, Infrastructure Projects, System Integration (SI) Projects, PSU & Government Tendering.