In a limited tender for engineering and geotechnical surveys on the Kochi HFHSD pipeline… – Downstream contracting briefs: Part IV, 28 Jul 2025

Sole Bidder Passes IOCL’s Survey Tender; Aakash Market Disqualified in Two-Bid Showdown

In a limited tender for engineering and geotechnical surveys on the Kochi HFHSD pipeline corridor, IOCL qualified only one of two bidders, disqualifying Aakash Market during technical evaluation. The outcome could have pricing and timeline implications, especially for a contract scoped tightly within defence and port zones.

Three-Way Race for Bina CPU Tender as Scope Tightens and Specs Shift

Ion Exchange, Paramount, and Wipro enter the fray for BPCL's Condensate Polishing Unit at Bina, but shifting technical baselines and commercial tweaks may favour leaner, nimbler execution strategies. EIL’s multiple revisions deepen risk on bidder alignment.