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 Turnover for Bid Number [Bid Number]
Dear Sir/Madam,
We, [Your Company Name], with our registered office at [Your Company Address], submit this declaration to seek exemption from the turnover criteria for Bid Number [Bid Number].
Declaration
- MSME Status Confirmation: We affirm that [Your Company Name] is a registered 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 attached a copy of the MSME certificate for verification.
- Exemption from Turnover Criteria: In accordance with the provisions outlined in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSMED Act) and General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, we are eligible for exemption from certain turnover requirements for participating in government tenders. Specifically, Rule 170 of GFR 2017 and relevant guidelines allow MSMEs to be considered for tenders without strict adherence to the turnover criteria imposed on non-MSME entities.
- Compliance with MSME Act: We confirm that our MSME registration is current and compliant with the MSME Act provisions. We request that our exemption from the turnover criteria be acknowledged based on our MSME status, as provided under the applicable laws and regulations.
- Acknowledgment of Terms: We understand and acknowledge that if our MSME registration is found to be invalid or non-compliant at any time during the tender process, we may be required to meet the turnover criteria or face disqualification from the bid.
- Supporting Documentation: Attached are the following documents to support our exemption request:
- Copy of MSME Registration Certificate
- Any other required documents or proof of compliance with MSME guidelines
We are committed to adhering to all relevant rules and regulations and look forward to your favorable consideration of our bid.
Thank you for your attention.
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
