Date: [Insert Date]
To,
The Procurement Officer,
[Name of the Procuring Organization],
[Address of the Procuring Organization],
[City, State, PIN Code].
Subject: MSME Exemption Declaration for EMD for Bid Number [Bid Number]
Dear Sir/Madam,
We, [Your Company Name], having our registered office at [Your Company Address], hereby submit this declaration in connection with our bid for Bid Number [Bid Number].
Declaration
- MSME Status Confirmation: We confirm that [Your Company Name] is registered as a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME) under the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, Government of India. Our MSME Registration Number is [MSME Registration Number], and we have enclosed a copy of the MSME certificate with our bid.
- Exemption from EMD: In accordance with the provisions of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSMED Act) and General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, we are eligible for exemption from the submission of Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) as stipulated in Rule 170 of GFR 2017. We request that this exemption be granted in relation to our bid for the above-mentioned tender.
- Compliance with MSME Act: We confirm that our MSME registration is valid and up to date. We are fully compliant with the MSME Act provisions, which provide for exemption from EMD for MSME entities participating in government tenders.
- Acknowledgment of Terms: We acknowledge that should our MSME status be found to be invalid or non-compliant at any time during the bid process, we understand that we may be required to submit the EMD or face disqualification from the tender.
- Supporting Documents: We have attached the following documents in support of our MSME status and exemption claim:
- Copy of MSME Registration Certificate
- Any other relevant documentation as required by the bid conditions
We assure you of our commitment to comply with all applicable rules and regulations and look forward to your favorable consideration of our bid.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours faithfully,
[Signature]
[Name of the Authorized Signatory]
[Designation]
[Your Company Name]
[Contact Number]
[Email Address]
Reference:
- Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSMED Act)
- General Financial Rules, 2017 (GFR 2017) - Rule 170