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Implementation of Electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG) System for all Tenders and Contracts under Directorate General of Shipping, Mumbai
**Summary for Indian Seafarers: DGS Order 134 of 2025 - Implementation of Electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG) System**
Applicable to:
All branches, divisions, and offices under DGS Mumbai, bidders on GeM and CPP portals, authorized banks, and internal DGS custodians.
Effective Date:
24-11-2025
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned.
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Mandatory Use of e-BG System
All tendering, procurement, and contractual activities under DGS Mumbai must use the electronic Bank Guarantee (e-BG) system via the NeSL portal.
- Physical Bank Guarantees: Not accepted beyond the effective date, except where specifically exempted.
- Tender Inviting Branches: Must update RFPs and tender documents to specify e-BG submission requirements.
- Bidders/Vendors: Must obtain e-BGs from authorized banks integrated with the NeSL platform and submit them as per tender conditions.
2. Roles and Responsibilities
All stakeholders, including tender inviting authorities, bidders/vendors, issuing banks, and DGS custodians, must comply with their respective roles and responsibilities as outlined in the order.
II/4 Digital Bank Guarantee SOP
Important Note
A six-month interim period is allowed from the effective date for smooth transition and system adoption by all stakeholders.
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