Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme

The Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme by National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) helps Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) jointly market their products and participate in larger government and private tenders. It allows small businesses to form consortia i.e. an association, so they can collectively meet tender requirements, get easy access to bigger contracts and create growth opportunities.

Highlights

• Supports MSEs registered under NSIC’s Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS).

• Facilitates the formation of consortia of MSEs manufacturing similar products for joint tender participation.
• NSIC handles tender filing, provides Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and security deposit support as needed.
• Ensures distribution of bulk orders among consortium members based on capacity.
• Monitors consortia performance and forms new ones based on government and Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) requirements.

What is the Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme?

• It is a scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises to market products collectively through consortia.
• Helps small units pool their production capacity to compete for large orders.
• National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) acts as a facilitator by filing tenders and providing financial support such as Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).
• Supports the distribution of contracts equitably among consortium members.
• Enables MSEs to overcome challenges of participating alone in large tenders.

Objectives

• To facilitate MSE participation in larger government tenders and procurements 
• To facilitate pooling of resources, capacity, and infrastructure
• To reduce marketing constraints on individual units.
• To increase the share of MSEs in government procurement mandates, specifically targeting inclusion of marginalized and SC/ST entrepreneurs

Benefits of Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme

• Access to Larger Contracts
  MSEs can collectively bid for bigger orders through consortia.
• Financial Support
  National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) arranges earnest money deposit and security deposit on behalf of consortium members.
• Equal Opportunity
  Orders distributed based on production capacity ensure participation for all.
• Reduced Marketing Costs
  The shared tendering process cuts costs and administrative burdens for individual MSEs.
• Improved Visibility
  Registered MSEs gain recognition and preference in government procurement.

Financial Assistance Under the Scheme

Eligibility for NSIC's Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme

You are eligible if:

• You are a Micro or Small Enterprise registered with NSIC under the Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS).
• You manufacture products that can be grouped with other MSE units for consortia/associations.
• Your unit satisfies the inspection norms of NSIC for tender participation.

You are not eligible if:

• You engage solely in trading without value addition, packing, or branding.
• You are a medium or large enterprise.

Documents Required

• Valid NSIC SPRS registration (or documents for registration).
• Application forms for scheme enlistment and participation as required by NSIC.
• Bank guarantees or deposit proof for Security Deposit/Bank Guarantee backing if applicable
• Copies of recent supply orders and supporting credentials.

Application Process for Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme

You can apply:

• Online application with NSIC Single Point Registration & then form consortium 

Examples of Where This Scheme Can Be Used

• Two engineering units in Gujarat form a consortium & jointly win a government contract for railway components, overcoming individual production capacity limits.
• An SC-owned coir manufacturing group successfully bids for a large PSU order & benefits from exemption of enlistment fees and dedicated procurement quota
• Three MSE food suppliers form a consortium & secure an annual maintenance contract for supplies to government hospitals.