Launched in 2008, the scheme “Preferential Purchase Incentives for Micro and Small Enterprises Scheme” by the Directorate of Industry, Trade & Commerce, Government of Goa aims to encourage and boost the Micro and Small Scale Enterprise Sector by providing preferential treatment in government tenders and purchases. This scheme provides benefits such as price matching and priority in payments.

Benefits

• Price Matching: MSEs can match the lowest tender price if their quote is within 15% of the lowest non-MSE quote.
• Tender Document Cost: Maximum rate of ₹200.
• Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): Maximum of ₹500; no other security deposit required.
• Priority Payment: Payment within 60 days of delivery. Failure results in interest at 0.75% per month.
• Quality Standards: Applies to all departments including computer hardware, excluding certain Education Department purchases.

Eligibility

• Applicable to Micro and Small Scale Enterprises.
• Turnover must not exceed ₹6,00,00,000/- per annum for the preceding 3 financial years.
• Enterprise should be permanently registered or acknowledged with Entrepreneurs Memorandum II by the Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce.

Application Process

Offline

• Step 1: Participate in tenders floated by Government Departments or Autonomous Bodies.
• Step 2: Deposit earnest money (max ₹500) and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Step 3: If the quote is within 15% of the lowest non-MSE price, opt to match the lowest tender price.

Documents Required

• Permanent Registration or Acknowledgment with Entrepreneurs Memorandum II.
• Proof of Turnover (preceding 3 financial years).