An RFT (Request for Tender) is the formal stage where government buyers invite detailed bids from vendors. For MSMEs, this is a key entry point into public procurement but also the stage where most rejections happen due to missing documents, DSC errors, or late submissions. This guide explains how to register on GeM, CPPP, and state portals, avoid common mistakes, use MSME exemptions, and choose the right platform to improve success rates.