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Subject: Request for Inclusion of Surety Bonds as Valid Security Instrument for for Tender No. [Tender Number]

To:

[Government Authority Name]

[Designation]

Dear [Recipient's Name],

I hope this message finds you well. We are keen to participate in the recently issued Tender No. [Insert Tender Number] for [Insert Project Title]. As an MSME committed to contributing to India’s infrastructure development, we wish to bring to your attention a critical matter regarding the security instruments stipulated in the tender document.

Tender Details

• Tender Number: [Tender Number]
• Issue Date: [Issue Date]
• Pre-Bid Meeting Date: [Pre-Bid Meeting Date]

Relevant Guidelines and Provisions

As you are likely aware, the current GeM General Terms and Conditions following from the Ministry of Finance’s General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017, explicitly permit the use of Surety Bonds as valid instruments for both Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and Performance Guarantees.

Specifically, as per:

1. GeM GTC Version 4.0: The latest version, issued on [insert date], affirms the acceptance of Surety Bonds, as outlined in section [insert section number].
2. Ministry of Finance, General Financial Rules (GFR) 2017: These rules endorse the use of Surety Bonds, reflecting the government's commitment to fostering ease of doing business, particularly for MSMEs.