Short answer: EMD is usually 2% to 5% of the tender value — the exact amount is fixed in the NIT, so pay the figure stated there.
Worked example — ₹50,00,000 tender at this calculator's default rates:
| Item | Rate (default) | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) | 2% | ₹1,00,000 |
| Performance Guarantee (PG) | 5% | ₹2,50,000 |
| Stamp duty (rough estimate) | ~3% | ₹1,50,000 |
Arithmetic used by the calculator below: amount = tender value × rate ÷ 100. EMD is refundable and is separate from the performance guarantee, which only the winning bidder submits.
| Earnest Money (EMD) @ 2% | ₹ 0 |
| Performance Guarantee @ 5% | ₹ 0 |
| Stamp Duty (Approx) Est. ~3% of Contract | ₹ 0 |
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Usually 2% to 5% of the tender value. It is a refundable security deposit to ensure the bidder does not withdraw their bid during the validity period.
Typically 3% to 10% of the contract value, depending on the department (CPWD, PWD, IPH, etc.). Successful bidders must deposit this after winning the contract to ensure work completion.
Multiply the estimated tender value by the EMD percentage stated in the NIT, then divide by 100. This calculator uses 2% as its default EMD rate: a ₹50,00,000 tender gives ₹1,00,000 EMD.
EMD is usually 2% to 5% of the tender value. The exact percentage or amount is fixed in the NIT, and larger tenders often have a maximum cap.
Yes. EMD is the refundable bid security you submit with the bid. The performance guarantee is submitted only by the winning bidder after award; this calculator defaults to 5% of the contract value for it.
Full explanation: EMD guide — how much, who is exempt, how refunds work.