A rare QCBS tender, GAIL’s Cauvery Basin pipeline assessment will decide whether four aging… – Downstream contracting briefs: Part I, 19 Aug 2025

GAIL tenders 25-year life check of Cauvery Basin pipelines under QCBS model

A rare QCBS tender, GAIL’s Cauvery Basin pipeline assessment will decide whether four aging gas lines can run beyond design life or face costly rerating and replacement.

BPCL Kochi floats hydrogen membrane design tender with tough PQC and TPIA mandate

Bharat Petroleum has invited bids for the BDEP and detailed engineering of its Kochi hydrogen membrane project. While the scope is extensive and payments terms softer, strict TPIA compliance and a non-divisible contract raise entry barriers.

GAIL’s 170 MW captive wind tender in Maharashtra pushed to August after multiple extensions

Bidders get four deadline relaxations as GAIL seeks sharper competition, but land and evacuation clarity still missing — exposing project timelines to slippage.

IOCL’s SAF EOI sees fourth deadline extension as global catalyst vendors seek time

Indian Oil’s push for homegrown Sustainable Aviation Fuel capacity via the HEFA route has hit timeline snags. Four extensions suggest bidder hesitation and market unreadiness despite policy urgency.

Petronet LNG’s Dahej flare tender tilts risk onto EPC bidders as payment clauses tighten

Commercial amendments and pre-bid clarifications for PLL’s demountable flare system package hand more financial control to the client, while leaving bidders to absorb foundation and utility uncertainties.