IOCL’s multi-pipeline HAZOP study tender saw half of the twelve bidders disqualified—despite… – Downstream contracting briefs: Part III, 2 Jul 2025

HAZOP contract for five-pipeline study sees 50% disqualification rate amid stringent IOCL vetting

IOCL’s multi-pipeline HAZOP study tender saw half of the twelve bidders disqualified—despite a modest value of Rs 2.17 lakh.

The high rejection rate underscores IOCL’s zero-tolerance on qualification benchmarks and hints at deeper bottlenecks in the safety consultancy ecosystem.

Risk–Reward Equation Shifts in BPCL’s ETP Tender as EIL Hardens Scope Despite Bidder Pushback

EIL has pushed ahead with major scope additions and inflexible BOQ structures in BPCL’s Bina refinery ETP tender, leaving bidders exposed to sizing, integration, and commercial risk. Five top-tier water contractors participated, but unanswered queries hint at brewing pricing distortions.