The ESG consultancy tender has drawn five of the world’s largest firms into technical… – Downstream contracting briefs: Part III (Technical bid), 15 Sep 2025

Five global consultancies qualify for this ESG strategy tender under strict liability and QCBS 70:30 model

The ESG consultancy tender has drawn five of the world’s largest firms into technical qualification. Yet the promoter’s refusal to alter QCBS weightage or liability caps introduces high stakes. Milestone-linked payments and credential flexibility will shape the competition behind the price wall.

Two clear the technical bar for EIA-RRA at the proposed NG facility in IOCL Guwahati refinery

Eight entered, but only two firms made IOCL’s technical cut for the Guwahati NG facility’s EIA-RRA mandate. The accreditation-heavy PQC appears to have filtered out most of the field. What that means for pricing power and delivery risk now shifts behind the wall.