New Delhi, May 20 -- India is preparing to roll out global tendering features on the government's digital commerce portal that will allow British firms as well as all other global firms to bid for government tenders, a senior official said.

The move on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal follows the successful conclusion of negotiations for the India-UK free trade agreement (FTA).

These features are currently unavailable on the platform, used by state and central government departments agencies to buy and sell goods and services. Once introduced, they will enable British and other foreign suppliers to participate in tenders floated by Indian government buyers.

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