IOCL’s Paradip CPP shutdown tender drew three techno-bid participants in a critical… – Downstream contracting briefs: Part III, 25 Sep 2025

1) CRU-specific QC is the core, not an add-on in IOCL Guwahati Refinery

The scope front-loads RT interpretation, PMI checks and hydrotest witnessing, with daily observation reports. This reduces punch-points before MC. We’ll show where documentation stringency raises the bar.

2) Three bidders in for CPP shutdown insulation package in IOCL Paradip Refinery

IOCL’s Paradip CPP shutdown tender drew three techno-bid participants in a critical, indivisible works package. The PQC and “similar nature” rules point to an insulation-heavy vendor pool with hydrocarbon credentials. With bid dates extended and time of completion fixed at 11 months from site handover, the competition now pivots to qualification clarity and schedule assurance.

3) HPCL LMBU pumps: EIL’s amendment flips guaranteed-power filing to priced bid as sole bidder enters

EIL has replaced the BOQ and rewired how guaranteed BKW must be filed for HPCL’s LMBU vertical SPP pumps. But an earlier RFQ sheet still tells bidders to upload guarantees in the unpriced part, creating a procedural minefield. With only DMW in the technical ring, a portal-level supersession note could decide whether this closes cleanly or spirals into delay.

4) QCBS 80:20 sets the tone for selection for GAIL Gas public listing

The tender hard-codes a quality-heavy evaluation with a 75-mark floor before financials open. That prioritises credible India IPO credentials over low quotes. Expect pricing discipline but not at the cost of advisory depth.

5) Two of three bidders clear technical bar for Factory NOC consultancy in BPCL Palakkad POL terminal

BPCL has moved the Palakkad terminal’s Factory NOC support to the short list, with two firms passing technical scrutiny. The paperwork is Kerala-heavy: competent-person certification, all drawings re-cast, and unlimited liaison until NOC. But the bid pack’s own contradictions on EMD and timelines could yet shape the price fight.