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Latest Snake gourd Tenders in India – Verified Leads & Real-Time Insights by Tender18

Finding the right Snake gourd tenders in India’s competitive e-procurement ecosystem requires more than just access—it demands accurate data, real-time monitoring, and expert analysis.

At Tender18 Infotech Private Limited, we bring deep industry experience in government procurement to help businesses identify, evaluate, and win Snake gourd tenders efficiently. With a centralized platform aggregating 1100+ live tenders, we provide a single, trusted source for opportunities from central, state, and PSU departments.


Real-Time Snake gourd Tender Intelligence & Monitoring

Our advanced dashboard delivers actionable insights and structured tender data, enabling you to make faster and smarter bidding decisions.

We categorize Snake gourd tenders into:

  • Supply Tenders – BOQs and specifications sourced from GeM and PSUs
  • Service Tenders – NITs and scope of work from CPPP and state portals
  • EPC Projects – Large-scale infrastructure tenders with financial and design data

✔ This structured approach ensures complete transparency and deeper bid analysis before submission.


Comprehensive Sources of Snake gourd Tenders

Tender18 acts as a centralized gateway by aggregating tenders from trusted and official sources:

  • Central Government Portals – CPPP, NIC, and Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
  • Railways & Transport – IREPS and Metro Rail projects
  • Power & Energy PSUs – NTPC, ONGC, NHPC, PowerGrid
  • Defense & Strategic Sectors – MES and DRDO tenders
  • State e-Procurement Portals – Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, UP, and more

✔ Every listing is verified and regularly updated to maintain data accuracy and trust.


Step-by-Step Guide to Participate in Snake gourd Tenders

1. Eligibility & Prequalification

Before bidding, ensure compliance with:

  • Financial turnover requirements (30–50% of tender value)
  • Past experience (2–3 similar projects)
  • Valid solvency certificate

2. Mandatory Documentation Checklist

Prepare the following to avoid disqualification:

  • Digital Signature Certificate (Class 3 DSC)
  • GST, PAN, MSME/Udyam registration
  • EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) or exemption proof
  • Technical bid with execution methodology

3. BOQ Analysis & Financial Bidding

The BOQ (Bill of Quantities) is the most critical component:

  • Analyze item-wise pricing
  • Ensure competitive yet sustainable quotes
  • Avoid underbidding risks (L1 pressure)

✔ Expert analysis can significantly improve your bid success ratio.


Why Tender18 is a Trusted Platform for Snake gourd Tenders

✔ Proven Expertise in Government Procurement

We combine industry knowledge with practical bidding experience.

✔ Verified & Reliable Data

All Snake gourd tenders are sourced from official portals and cross-checked for accuracy.

✔ Advanced Filtering Tools

Filter tenders by value, EMD, location, and category for precise targeting.

✔ Corrigendum & Update Tracking

Get instant alerts on deadline changes and specification updates.

✔ Historical Data Insights

Analyze past tender results to understand pricing trends and competition.

✔ End-to-End Bidding Support

From discovery to submission, including GeM onboarding and strategy.


Growth of Snake gourd Sector in 2026

With the Government of India focusing on digital procurement and infrastructure expansion, the Snake gourd sector has seen significant growth in e-tendering opportunities.

The rise of GeM-based procurement models like:

  • L1 Purchase
  • Direct Procurement
  • MSME-friendly policies

…has made it easier for startups and SMEs to participate and win contracts


Frequently Asked Questions (SEO Optimized)

How can I get daily Snake gourd tender alerts?

You can register on Tender18 and select your preferred category. You will receive daily email alerts with all new Snake gourd tenders.

Is EMD mandatory for all Snake gourd tenders?

No, MSME and Udyam-registered businesses may get exemptions. Always check the NIT for specific conditions.

What is the difference between a Snake gourd work tender and supply tender?

A supply tender involves delivering goods, while a work tender includes execution, labor, and project completion.

Can I access private Snake gourd tenders on Tender18?

Yes, we also track major private sector and EPC tenders along with government opportunities.


Get Expert Support for Snake gourd Tenders

Tender18 is more than a listing platform—we are your strategic partner in winning tenders.

Our services include:

  • Tender discovery & analysis
  • Documentation support
  • Bid strategy & submission
  • GeM registration & OEM onboarding

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T18 Ref No : 16258302
new Tender
Location : kabirdham , chhattisgarh
Source : GEM Tenders
new Tender

tender for bid items arwa rice old , arwa rice , wheat flour gehu ka atta , millet flour bajre ka atta , sorghum flour jowar atta , maize flour makke ka atta , finger millet flour ragi ka atta , kodo millet rice kodo chawal , little millet kutki , black gram badi urad dal badi , pigeon pea arhar dal unpolished , black gram dal kali urad dal washed , red lentil masoor dal unpolished , whole green gram khada hara moong , green gram dal moong dal without peel , green gram dal moong dal with peel , split chickpea chana dal , groundnut kernels moongphali dana white , garbanzo beans kabuli chana , kidney beans rajma , white peas safed matar , desi chickpeas desi chana , mustard oil sarso tel , refined oil refined tel soyabean , beaten rice chuda poha medium , mixed pickle achar mix , biscuit sweet parle g gold 5 mrp , biscuit sweet britannia tiger 5 mrp , biscuit salty monaco 5 mrp , biscuit orange cream parle 5 mrp , whole coriander seeds dhaniya khada , coriander powder dhaniya powder , turmeric powder haldi powder , red chili powder lal mirch powder , whole cumin seeds jeera khada , cumin powder jeera powder , bay leaf tej patta , cardamom elaichi small , cardamom elaichi big , cloves laung , black mustard seeds sarso dana big , ginger-garlic paste adrak-lahsun paste , chole masala , chicken masala , sambar masala , garam masala , shahi paneer masala , egg curry masala , salt namak iodized , dry mango powder amchur powder , idli rava idli rava , fennel seeds saunf big , semolina suji coarse , sugar shakkar coarse , soya chunks soyabean badi , tea leaves chai patti , gram flour besan chakki fresh , tamarind imli seedless , horlicks refill pack , bournvita refill pack , detergent powder , asafoetida heeng , carom seeds ajwain , jaggery gud , cashew nuts kaju whole , green raisins hara kismis big , charoli chironji , vermicelli sevai , baking soda khane ka soda , papad papad , disco papad , whole red chili lal mirch khada , cinnamon dal chini , black pepper golmirch kali mirch , kasuri methi , puffed rice murra muri , sago sabudana , all purpose flour maida , kashmiri chili powder , coconut powder , roasted chickpeas bhuna chana , broken wheat daliya , sesame oil til tel , cowpea seeds jhungak barbati white , cowpea seeds jhungak barbati red , gulab jamun , butter amul butter , mixed fruit jams , peanut butter , sandwich bread , fox nuts makhana , custard powder , amaranth ladoo shri rajgira laddu , groundnut phallidana big grain red , raisins kismis big grain , boondi packet , matchbox machis , nutmeg jaiphal , poppy seeds khas khas , black salt kala namak , scrubber metal , scrubber sponge , kitchen king masala , soya sauce , tomato sauce , chili sauce , vinegar , pasta , frozen green peas frozen green matar , liquid dishwash , handwash , chamcham chhena , rasgulla , toast , samosa , cream roll mrp 10 per piece , motichoor laddu , ice cream mrp 10 amul , amul juice mrp 10 , toothpaste 50 gm pack , bathing soap 75 gm cake , washing soap detergent cake, 100 gm , washing soap detergent cake 100 gm , washing powder 10 mrp pouch , amla hair oil 50 ml bottle , almond hair oil 50 ml bottle , tongue cleaner standard size , sanitary napkins xl pack, 6 pads , toothbrush standard adult size , shoe polish liquid format 75 ml , shampoo standard small volume bottle , shampoo mid volume bottle 50 ml , shampoo single use sachet pack , brinjal baigan , long beans barbati , beetroot chukandar , amaranth leaves lal bhaji without stalks , spinach palak bhaji without stalks , fenugreek leaves methi bhaji , spring onion pyaz bhaji , cabbage patta gobhi , green chilies hari mirch , coriander leaves hara dhaniya , cauliflower phool gobhi , capsicum shimla mirch , drumsticks munga , ginger adrak , pahadi potatoes pahadi aloo , red potatoes aloo lal , onions pyaz , garlic lahsun , green peas hara matar , ridged gourd dodka , jackfruit kathal , ivy gourd kundru , spine gourd kheksla , bitter gourd karela , bottle gourd lauki , ladyfinger bhindi , pointed gourd parwal , raw banana kachcha kela , ripe pumpkin kaddu pakka , green pumpkin hara kaddu , flat beans semi , tomatoes tamatar , sponge gourd torai , taro root arbi , apple gourd tinda , carrots gajar , snake gourd kakdi , cucumber khira , turnip shalgam , lemons nimbu , kohlrabi navgole ganth gobhi , curry leaves meetha neem kadhi patta , radish muli , ripe banana kela paka , grapes angoor , oranges santara , muskmelon kharbuj , ripe dasheri mango paka aam , ripe papaya paka papita , guava amrood , watermelon tarbuj , apples , pears nashpati , dressed broiler chicken , egg above 50 gm per, bid items, hmt, dawat basmati 100, dawat basmati 60, aashirvaad, rasoi, best quality, best quality & clean big grain, red, best quality, fortune 1 ltr packet, lal gulab 1 ltr packet, patanjali 1 ltr packet, per 1 packet, nilon s mix vegetarian, parle g gold, britannia tiger, monaco, parle, mdh catch everest, mdh catch everest, mdh catch everest, catch everest tops smith & jones, mdh catch / everest, tata i shakti, annapurna, fortune 1 pack, nutrela 1 pack, red label brooke bond / tata tea premium, refill pack, ghari, mdh catch everest, tata, lijjat haldiram, varalakshmi medium size, j d, patanjali, n p, kissan tops, pintola veeba dr oetker, pawan, weikfield, shri 100 gm pack, vim, dettol santoor savlon, haldiram, britannia priya sunfeast, good quality, amul, closeup, dant kanti, dettol, santoor, surf excel, surf excel rin ghari, dabur shanti, dabur, stayfree secure sofy secure, colgate, cherry blossom kiwi, clinic plus head & shoulders / dove, clinic plus head & shoulders dove, clean & fresh, clean fresh without stalks, clean without stalks, clean big size, juicy 40 pieces per, leaves removed cut, each piece above 150 grams, fresh, sweet big size, approx 100 grams per piece, dressed no skin 01 to 02 size, 50 gm


Due Date : Aug 01, 2026

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T18 Ref No : 16078157
live Tender
Location : ulhasnagar , maharashtra
Source : GEM Tenders
live Tender

tender for chana dal bengal gram split , masoor dal red lentil , moong dal green gram split , toor dal pigeon pea split , urad dal black gram split , peas dal split peas , field beans hyacinth beans , bajra pearl millet , bajra flour , ragi finger millet , ragi flour finger millet flour , jowar sorghum , jowar flour sorghum flour , wheat , lokwan wheat , mp sehore wheat , broken wheat , wheat flour , basmati rice , s.l.o rice , rice , dudhar rice , tibar rice , mogra rice , kolam rice , irb rice , masuri rice , parmal rice , green peas , white peas , kabuli chana chickpeas , brown chana brown gram , cowpea beans , bengal gram chana , horse gram , red masoor dal , whole masoor , matki moth beans , whole moong green gram , whole urad black gram , field beans , groundnuts peanuts , maize corn , sunflower oil filter , groundnut oil filter , rice bran oil filter , sabudana sago , wheat atta flour , fennel seeds , coconut , sesame seeds , dry coconut , jaggery organic , sugar , tea powder , coarse semolina sooji , thick poha flattened rice , salt , dry fig anjeer dry fruit , ghee , ginger dry ginger , tamarind , amchur dry mango powder , coriander powder , whole coriander seeds , turmeric , turmeric powder , asafoetida hing , garam masala , sambar masala , chole masala , kitchen king masala , egg curry masala , black cardamom , poppy seeds , cumin seeds , shahi jeera black cumin , cashew nuts , fenugreek seeds , red chilli , mustard seeds , kolhapuri red chilli , kashmiri red chilli , green cardamom , cardamom masala , almonds dry fruit , roasted gram dalia , roasted coriander dal , apricot dry fruit , dates , dry dates dry fruit , raisins dry fruit , kokum , cloves , bay leaf , chilli powder , black pepper , pistachio dry fruit , walnut , tej patta bay leaf , star anise , cinnamon , nutmeg , edible gum gond , charoli cuddapah almond , lemon , ginger , raw papaya , amla indian gooseberry , beetroot , lady finger okra , red pumpkin , bottle gourd , ridge gourd , french beans , cauliflower , carrot , cluster beans , broad beans , raw mango , cucumber , bitter gourd , raw banana , cabbage , ash gourd pumpkin , capsicum bell pepper , snake gourd , parwal pointed gourd , jackfruit , sweet potato , drumstick , sponge gourd ridge gourd , elephant foot yam , tomato , amaranth leaves , peas , field beans pods , black brinjal eggplant , green chilli , curry leaves , spring onion , coriander leaves , fenugreek leaves , radish , spinach , red amaranth , green amaranth , mint leaves , dill leaves , groundnut pods , arbi colocasia root , amaranth bunch , thorny brinjal , lavangi chilli , pineapple , jujube indian berry , sapota chikoo , pomegranate , watermelon , sweet lime , apple , pear , papaya , guava , peach , orange , custard apple , strawberry , muskmelon , corn maize , banana , dragon fruit , totapuri mango , garlic , onion , potato , paneer cottage cheese , butter , curd yogurt , milk , buttermilk , bread , chicken , mutton , rajgira amaranth grain , oats , chicken masala , besan gram flour , pav bhaji masala , vermicelli , rajma kidney beans , idli rava , tea masala , soybean , cow ghee, supply of grocery and fresh vegetables items, premium grade


Tender Value : 0
Due Date : Jul 16, 2026
T18 Ref No : 16082111
live Tender
Location : kanchipuram , tamil nadu
Source : GEM Tenders
live Tender

tender for meat fresh , fowl d , eggs , onion , potato , milk fresh , butter fresh , bread white , bread brown , fish , fish pomfret , fish rohu , fish katla , fish tuna , fish mackrel , apple red , banan yellow , chikoo , grapes seedless , guava , mango tp , mango bp , mossambies , oranges , papaya , pears , pineapple , pomegranate , muskmelon , watermelon , cherry , strawberry , dragon fruit , litchi , arvi , beans french , beetroot , bittergourd , bottle gourd , brinjal , cabbage , cauliflower , capsicum , carrot country , chilly green , coriander green , cucumber , tori or jhingi , kundri , ladyfinger , peas green , pumpkin , raddish country , spinach green , snake gourd , tomato red , cowpea long beans , parwal , mushroom , broccoli , ginger, rate contract for fresh ration including bread for one year, meat fresh, fowl d, eggs, onion, potato, milk fresh, butter fresh, bread white, bread brown, fish, fish pomfret, fish rohu, fish katla, fish tuna, fish mackrel, apple red, banan yellow, chikoo, grapes seedless, guava, mango tp, mango bp, mossambies, oranges, papaya, pears, pineapple, pomegranate, muskmelon, watermelon, cherry, strawberry, dragon fruit, litchi, arvi, beans french, beetroot, bittergourd, bottle gourd, brinjal, cabbage, cauliflower, capsicum, carrot country, chilly green, coriander green, cucumber, tori or jhingi, kundri, ladyfinger, peas green, pumpkin, raddish country, spinach green, snake gourd, tomato red, cowpea or long beans, parwal, mushroom, broccoli, ginger


Agency / Dept : indian navy
Tender Value : 0
Due Date : Jul 23, 2026

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T18 Ref No : 15285420
Location : raipur , chhattisgarh
Source : GEM Tenders

corrigendum tender for beans , brinjals , cauliflower , lady finger , peas green , pumpkin , cucumber khira , arvi , plantain green , snake gourd , carrots country , cabbage , spinach country , tomato ripe , amaranth , bitter gourd , knol khol , corriander green , ginger green , chillies green , mint green , coconut whole , fresh lime , parwal oarwar , raddish country , bottle gourd , marrow , tori jhinga , capsicum , beet root , kundru , jack fruit , apple red delicious golden delicious , apple , banana , mango dahsehari , mangoes , orange , guava , pear , grapes , musk melon , papaya , sweet orange mussambies , pine apple , kinnow , pomegranate , water melon , chiku , potato fresh , onion fresh , white bread , wheatmeal bread , green fodder, veg and fruit fresh, beans cluster gowar broad baklasem french vilaytisem, baigon, phoolghobi, bhindi, peas green hari mutter, pumpkin pethakaddu, cucumber khira, arvi, plantain green, snake gourd, carrots country desigajar, cabbage band ghobi, spinach country deshipalak, tomato ripe, amaranth chulai sag, krela, knol khol, corriander green dhaniasabz, ginger green adrak, chillies green, mint green podina, coconut whole, fresh lime kagzinimbu, parwal oarwar, raddish country desimuli, bottle gourd ghia, marrow kaddu, tori jhinga, capsicum, chaukinder, kundru, jack fruit, apple red delicious golden delicious, apple starking delicious ambri red chief red spur fuji honey crisp gala braeburn red gold macintosh sunhari khuru, banana, mango dahsehari, mangoes safeda ratna neelum alphonso kesar langra chusa banganpalli bombay green himsagar alphanso neelum raspuri sindura mallika malgoba fazli, orange, guava, pear, grapes, musk melon, papaya, sweet orange mussambies, pine apple, kinnow, pomegranate, water melon, chiku, potato fresh, onion fresh, white bread, wheatmeal bread, green fodder


Agency / Dept : indian army
Tender Value : 0
Due Date : May 11, 2026

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Every year, central and state government departments release thousands of high-value contracts specifically dedicated to Snake Gourd. Whether it involves bulk material supply, executing specialized operational services, or end-to-end turnkey project execution, the demand for capable vendors in the Snake Gourd sector is massive.

At Tender18, we help businesses cut through the noise and exclusively target the exact work categories they specialize in. Instead of browsing through generic procurement sites, our platform isolates high-potential opportunities that match your specific industry capabilities.

Work Dynamics in the Snake Gourd Sector

Government requirements for this specific vertical generally fall into distinct procurement patterns:

  • Product & Material Supply: Tenders focused strictly on sourcing, testing, and delivering high-quality items that meet the exact technical specifications of the buyer.
  • Service Level Agreements (SLAs): Long-term hiring of expert agencies for routine maintenance, manpower deployment, or continuous operational management.
  • Execution & Turnkey Projects: Comprehensive contracts where the bidder is responsible for everything from raw material procurement to final site installation and testing.

By focusing purely on your core strength in Snake Gourd, you can build a highly profitable and stable pipeline of government clients.

Stop wasting time filtering through irrelevant notices. Our Snake Gourd Tender Information Service is engineered for precision. We track exact product codes, service names, and specialized work terms across all government portals nationwide. When a buyer publishes a requirement that matches your specific business profile, our system alerts you instantly.

Deep Technical Insights & Documentation For Snake Gourd Tenders

Bidding for specific works requires studying strict technical parameters. We provide immediate access to the core documents you need to evaluate the project:

  • Detailed Specifications & Drawings: Download the exact engineering guidelines, material testing standards, and quality benchmarks demanded by the buyer for Snake Gourd.
  • Financial BOQ Spreadsheets: Access the official blank pricing formats where you need to input your unit rates, tax configurations, and total bid value.
  • Real-Time Technical Amendments: If the buying department changes the product specifications, alters the service scope, or shifts the delivery timeline, we instantly update the parent file so you are never caught off-guard.

Winning a contract for Snake Gourd depends entirely on how perfectly your technical capabilities match the buyer’s demands. Even if you have the best product or service, a poorly formatted document or a missing compliance certificate will lead to instant technical rejection. Tender18’s Tender Bidding Service eliminates this risk by taking complete ownership of your digital submission.

Flawless Compliance & Portal Execution For Snake Gourd Tenders

Under this service, Tender18 assigns a Dedicated Experienced Technical Person to your profile. This expert handles the heavy lifting of the entire bidding cycle:

  • Capability Mapping: We thoroughly cross-check your past completion certificates, ISO standard proofs, and financial turnover against the strict eligibility criteria required for Snake Gourd bids.
  • Secure System Integration: Our technical desk seamlessly links your Class III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) with the required e-procurement servers to securely encrypt your technical and financial envelopes.
  • Error-Free Financial Uploads: We audit your quoted BOQ pricing sheets for any formula or formatting errors before the final upload, ensuring your bid is successfully locked before the portal's closing hours.

Government buyers are aggressively using the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) for the direct procurement of Snake Gourd. If your business profile is not accurately mapped on this portal, you remain practically invisible to these purchasing officers. Recognized as a trusted and expert GeM consultant, Tender18 offers specialized support to build, optimize, and maintain a highly visible vendor account for your business.

With an industry-leading support success ratio of over 95%, we handle the complex marketplace compliance so you can focus entirely on executing your orders

Expert Profile Management & Catalogue

Our dedicated consultants ensure your GeM presence is structurally perfect:

  • Precise Catalogue Listing: We upload and categorize your specific offerings under the exact search terms and parameters used by government buyers looking for Snake Gourd, ensuring maximum search visibility.
  • OEM Dashboard & Assessment: For original manufacturers and creators, we guide you through the mandatory Quality Council of India (QCI) vendor assessments to successfully unlock your official OEM panel.
  • Profile Compliance & Caution Money: We manage your statutory documentation, brand approvals, and caution money limits to keep your account immune from technical suspensions.

Strategic Live Bid Participation

Beyond setup, we actively drive your market participation. Our team expertly handles the digital paperwork and rate configurations for GeM Custom Bids and Reverse Auctions (RA) related to Snake Gourd, maximizing your chances of securing L1 status.

1.

How do I find government contracts exclusively matching my work in Snake Gourd?

The easiest way is through the Tender18 platform. Instead of searching department by department, our system uses advanced keyword matching to gather all live supply, service, and execution tenders related directly to your core business in one place.

2.

Do I need specific testing or quality certificates to apply for these contracts?

It heavily depends on the nature of the work. For supply contracts, buyers often ask for ISO certifications, BIS marks, or specific lab testing reports. For service contracts, they may ask for labor licenses or past performance certificates (work orders).

3.

What is a BOQ and why is it important for my bid?

The Bill of Quantities (BOQ) is the official financial Excel sheet where you enter your competitive prices. Any mistake in this file—like adding extra rows, changing formulas, or saving it in the wrong format—will cause the portal server to reject your entire bid.

4.

Are samples required to be submitted physically before the digital bid opens?

For many product-based Snake Gourd tenders, buying departments do ask bidders to submit physical samples to their office before the digital technical evaluation date. This requirement is always clearly mentioned in the official NIT document.

5.

How does the Dedicated Tender Expert from Tender18 help me?

Our assigned expert manages your total portal compliance. They extract the hidden rules from long tender PDFs, create a precise document checklist for your team, map your digital signature, and securely upload your technical and financial files onto the government servers.

6.

What is the role of a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)?

A Class III DSC is a secure USB device that contains your digital identity. You cannot upload a bid without it. It is used to securely encrypt and lock your sensitive price data and technical documents so no one can view them before the official opening date.

7.

As an MSME, can I get financial benefits when bidding for Snake Gourd?

Yes, the government strongly supports MSMEs. By uploading a valid Udyam Registration Certificate in the technical envelope, small businesses are frequently exempted from paying the initial Tender Document Fee and the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).

8.

Why should I list my services or products on GeM for this category?

GeM is now the primary digital marketplace for all government agencies. If you are properly cataloged for Snake Gourd, officers can view your profile and generate direct purchase orders or invite you to participate in exclusive Custom Bids.

9.

What makes Tender18 a reliable GeM support partner?

As a highly trusted and expert GeM consultant, Tender18 holds a proven support success ratio of over 95%. From flawless profile creation and complex catalogue mapping to OEM panel approvals and live Reverse Auction (RA) support, we handle it all seamlessly.

10.

What does "L1" mean in these government contracts?

"L1" stands for "Lowest Bidder 1". In government procurement, after all technical envelopes are approved, the financial sheets (BOQs) are opened. The bidder who has quoted the lowest compliant price for Snake Gourd is declared L1 and is generally awarded the contract